MSc Biomedical Engineering

The Master's programme in Biomedical Engineering offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a broad range of topics within the field of medical devices (design) and state-of-the-art health technology.

Current-day medical practice is increasingly reliant on technology. Just think of imaging the inside of your body using MRI or CT, solving heart problems by inserting artificial valves, or measuring stress to avoid burn-out. Many disciplines are involved in creating these devices: microelectronics, information technology, and mechanical and material engineering.

As a biomedical engineer you will have knowledge of all these fields of expertise and be able to apply it to develop new devices – from evermore advanced imaging instruments to scaffolds for tissue engineering, and from sensor systems to new implants and artificial organs. As a rule, you will work with medical doctors, engineers, and biologists in multidisciplinary teams.

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MSc Biomedical Engineering

The programme has three tracks, of which you have to choose one:

• Medical Device Design (track)
• Biomaterials Science and Engineering (track)
• Medical Imaging (track)

lmost all courses are compulsory. Each track in the BME programme offers track-related courses, in addition to general BME-courses that are shared amongst the tracks. All tracks include an internship at the end of the first year and a master's project in the last semester of the second year.

Internships and master's projects can be conducted at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), companies or other hospitals in the Netherlands and abroad.

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MSc Biomedical Engineering

There are a wealth of employment opportunities once you have completed the Master's in Biomedical Engineering. The multidisciplinary nature of Biomedical Engineering adds significantly to your employment options in research, design, and management-oriented jobs.

* In the industry, a biomedical engineer can become a member of the R&D-department, work on innovative product development or improve existing ones. In large companies biomedical engineers are educated to organize clinical trials in hospitals.

* In universities or research institutes, a biomedical engineer can work as a PhD-student for 4 years on a scientific project. Another possibility as PhD-student is to work on the application of new therapeutic techniques in oncology or design of new prostheses.

* In hospitals, a biomedical engineer can work as a safety officer to increase patient safety by introducing training sessions on applying new diagnostic tools or new artificial organs.

* Government organizations can hire biomedical engineers to work on certification of new medical devices, new Master’s programmes, or new legislation.

* When you follow the Medical Imaging track, you might be eligible to start a post academic training in Medical Physics.

* You can become an entrepreneur, start your own company to further develop the medical device that you designed during your Master’s project, patent it, write a business plan and finally bring it to the market

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MSc Biomedical Engineering

An academic Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Physics or a similar relevant degree. This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The admission board determines whether the specific contents of this/these course(s) meet the admission requirements of the master programme for which you applied. You are advised to do this preliminary eligibility check: https://www.rug.nl/fse/education/admission-application/apply-msc/checklists/bme-preliminary-eligibility-check-internationals.pdf

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Groningen

		Applied Mathematics
		Applied Physics
		Artificial Intelligence
		Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
		Biology
		Biomedical Engineering
		Biomedical Sciences
		Biomolecular Sciences
		Computational Cognitive Science
		Computing Science
		Ecology and Evolution
		Energy and Environmental Sciences
		Industrial Engineering and Management
		Marine Biology
		Mathematics
		MSc Astronomy
		MSc Mechanical Engineering
		Nanoscience
		Physics
		Systems and Control
		Accountancy and Controlling
		Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
		Arts and Culture
		Business Administration
		Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology
		Economic Development and Globalization
		Environmental and Infrastructure Planning
		Ethics of Education: Philosophy, History and Law
		Global Criminal Law
		History
		Human Movement Sciences
		Human Resource Management
		International Business and Management
		International Relations
		Literary Studies
		Marketing
		Media Studies
		Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment
		Philosophy, Politics and Economics
		Philosophy, Science and Humanities
		Population Studies
		Religion and Cultural Heritage
		Religion, Conflict and Globalisation
		Sport Sciences
		Sustainable Entrepreneurship
		Theory and History of Psychology
		Tourism Geography and Planning
		Voice Technology

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Testimonial Lara Saber - Student of the MSc Biomedical Engineering

After completing my Bachelor's programme, I knew that the Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) would be the perfect addition to my educational journey. I was particularly drawn to the Medical Device and Design track, as I had enjoyed the design courses in my Bachelor's programme.

Currently, I am working on a project with the UMCG and Martini Hospital, which has provided me with great knowledge about the different aspects of designing and all the regulations involved in the process. Working on the project has been the most exciting part of my journey so far, knowing that the device we are developing may help millions of patients worldwide is very fulfilling. I am motivated every day to do my very best to provide these patients with a suitable treatment. I hope that our device will be effective and improve the quality of life of patients globally.

The BME programme has equipped me with a solid foundation for my future career. The courses, assignments, and internships have provided me with great preparation for the future, and the opportunities that come along with the programme have been instrumental in my growth as a Biomedical Engineer.

I am excited to see how my project develops and to graduate soon to start applying my knowledge in the medical device field to help patients worldwide. Overall, I am very satisfied with the BME programme in Groningen, and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to become a Biomedical Engineer.

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