International Master's in Biomedical Engineering (BME)

Overview This four-semester Master of Science programme is taught entirely in English and gives you the flexibility to shape your own curriculum from several major modules. It combines coursework, applied project work and research to build advanced skills at the interface of engineering and medicine.

Curriculum You choose from a range of biomedical engineering specialisations—examples include Computer Assisted Medicine, Model- and AI-based Information Processing in Medicine, Biosignal Processing, Intensive Care Technology and Clinical Engineering—alongside general engineering and business courses such as Software Engineering and International Innovation Management. The programme also includes opportunities for master’s thesis research, internships and practical project assignments.

Why choose this programme The course content intentionally blends engineering, medical and business perspectives to provide a broad, interdisciplinary education in biomedical engineering. It is designed for students who already have an engineering background and want to deepen their technical and applied knowledge in medical technology and healthcare-related engineering fields.

Admission requirements

• Engineering background (e.g., a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification)

Curriculum overview

The program is taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and project-based courses. Most lecture modules are paired with dedicated laboratory sessions, so theoretical instruction is closely linked to hands-on practice. Semin​​ars provide opportunities for critical discussion and deeper engagement with current research topics, while project courses let you apply concepts to concrete problems.

Key learning outcomes focus on integrating theory and practice: you will develop practical laboratory skills alongside conceptual understanding of biomedical engineering topics, learn to plan and carry out project work, and gain experience presenting and discussing scientific results. Successful completion of the lab components is mandatory, ensuring graduates have the experimental competence expected in research or industry roles.

For international students, this structure means substantial hands-on training and regular interaction with peers and supervisors—useful for building technical skills, scientific reasoning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The emphasis on projects and seminars also helps you develop transferable abilities such as problem-solving, scientific communication and independent research planning.

Requirements (coursework-related)

• Completion of lecture modules (theory courses)
• Successful completion of the associated laboratory courses
• Participation in seminars for discussion and critique
• Completion of project-based coursework and associated deliverables

Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles in the medical device and healthcare technology sectors, including positions in clinical engineering, intensive care technology, biosignal and biomedical data analysis, and AI‑driven healthcare solutions. The programme’s mix of engineering, medical and business modules also equips students for roles in product development, quality and regulatory affairs, innovation management, and consulting within healthcare industries.

For those interested in academia or advanced research, the research-intensive components and the Master's thesis provide a solid foundation for PhD studies. The international orientation and project collaborations can also support careers in multinational companies or entrepreneurial ventures in biomedical technology.