Biomedical Engineering
How can you develop innovative medical devices that improve patient care? How do you combine engineering with biology to advance health technology? If you want to solve real-world challenges in medical technology, the Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Groningen is the perfect fit.
What to expect from the MSc programme Biomedical Engineering
✔ Gain expertise in medical imaging, implants, tissue engineering, and rehabilitation technology
✔ Work at the intersection of microelectronics, IT, mechanics, and biology
✔ Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with doctors, engineers, and biologists
✔ Embedded within the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) with access to cutting-edge facilities
In this Master’s programme, you will dive deep into topics such as imaging techniques, physiological control engineering, implant design, infection prevention, and medical ethics. You’ll develop a broad understanding of medical and biological sciences, preparing you to design the next generation of health technologies. This English-taught programme offers a unique blend of engineering and medical expertise, with a strong focus on practical applications in collaboration with UMCG.
Choose from the following tracks:
- Medical Device Design
- Biomaterials Science and Engineering
- Medical Imaging
Na studia magisterskie mogą kandydować wszyscy, którzy ukończyli studia licencjackie lub inżynierskie (studia I stopnia), studia magisterskie lub studiują na ostatnim roku studiów I-stopnia. Studia, które planujesz powinny mieć zbliżony profil do tych obecnych lub ukończonych, ponieważ w procesie rekrutacji kluczowa jest ich zgodność programowa.
- Wykaz punktów ECTS – osoby, które są jeszcze w trakcie studiów, muszą załączyć wypis punktów ECTS, w którym będzie wykazane, jakie przedmioty były realizowane na studiach oraz ile punktów za nie otrzymano.
- Dyplom ukończenia studiów licencjackich lub inżynierskich – jeśli jesteś absolwentem wyższej uczelni, nie potrzebujesz wypisu, wystarczy załączyć dyplom ukończenia studiów wraz z suplementem (w języku angielskim lub oryginał z tłumaczeniem)
- Uwaga! Każdy kierunek magisterski może mieć inne wymagania i wymagać specyficznych dodatkowych dokumentów. Przed aplikacją sprawdź na stronie uczelni, jakich dokumentów potrzebujesz!
WAŻNE! Opłata rekrutacyjna – uniwersytet pobiera opłatę rekrutacyjną w wysokości 100 EUR, którą należy uiścić przy składaniu aplikacji (po wysłaniu formularza Kastu zostaniesz poinformowany o sposobie jej uiszczenia). TUTAJ znajdziesz więcej informacji na temat tej opłaty.
MAKE SURE TO VISIT https://www.rug.nl/(...)n/apply-bsc/language for all the necessary information about required language tests and minimum scores.
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/(...)gree-august-2025.pdf
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Job prospects
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.
Biomedical engineers may contribute to research, to engineering design and product development, to business, managerial, quality, and regulatory aspects of engineering, and to the safe introduction of technology in hospitals. Biomedical engineers are also experts who can advise on the development of long-term strategies and policies in the field of medical life sciences:
* In the industry, a BME alumnus 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, e.g. evaluation of new diagnostic imaging techniques, development of novel biomaterials or implant prototypes. 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 BME alumni 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. As a medical physicist you are a clinical specialist in health care with practical knowledge of physics and technology. You are responsible for the safe and responsible introduction of new and existing medical equipment and technology for optimization of diagnostic imaging and treatment.
* 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
