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Biomedical Engineering
Bridging Technology and Medicine for a Healthier Future.
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Shape the future of Biomedical Engineering—personalize medicine, develop cutting-edge technologies, and drive sustainable healthcare innovation. Digitize healthcare, revolutionize diagnostics, and advance rehabilitation for patient well-being
At a glance
What are the highlights of the Biomedical Engineering degree program at Ulm University?
- We offer a research-oriented engineering study program with applications that benefit human health.
- You will be taught the essential technical principles of engineering, complemented by natural and health science topics.
- Engaging with medical experts and students from other disciplines will provide you with a unique perspective on your subject area.
- Future-oriented specialization options in the fields of sensor technology and systems, as well as data and signals, guarantee attractive career opportunities in numerous industries.
- Profile-building specializations such as Mental Health Technologies.
- Our courses are top quality! Our engineering degree programs are rated among the best in Germany (CHE Ranking 2022).
The Biomedical Engineering degree program is multidisciplinary and takes a holistic approach. This is why you can obtain a Bachelor's and Master's degree consecutively at Ulm University.
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CHE ranking:
5th place 2022 for the technical subjects at Ulm University
1st place 2023 for the Master's degree program
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Inventing new technologies for the benefit of humanity!
What is Biomedical Engineering? - A future technology with high social relevance
Biomedical Engineering engineers pursue the goal of making technologies usable for prevention, diagnosis and therapy. These technologies are the basis for new, improved medical products in all areas of application. The interdisciplinary interplay between Engineering and Natural Sciences, Computer Science and Life Sciences makes both the degree programme and the appointment extremely challenging, diverse and varied.
Technology in Medicine is becoming increasingly important and socially relevant. Digitalisation, automation and greater mechanisation of Medicine are becoming inevitable. This includes the networking of Engineering Sciences and Computer Science, such as in the areas of sensor technology, signal processing, miniaturised electronic systems and artificial intelligence, with the Life and Health Sciences, such as Human Medicine and Psychology. This results in new challenges for Medical Engineering and health technology.
The Biomedical Engineering study/degree programme is embedded in the unique combination of research-strong Engineering and Medicine in Baden-Württemberg. The Ulm University Hospital, the Ulm University and Rehabilitation Clinics (RKU) and the Bundeswehrkrankenhaus BWK (military hospital) are located in the Science City of Ulm, just like the Ulm University. They form a clinical location with an outstanding healthcare and research mission.
The study/degree programme therefore imparts all the required specialist knowledge and skills at one location. This also includes Fundamentals of Human Medicine, Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics, which are already offered as subjects at Ulm University. Practical and project-based training; (akad.: ) education takes place in co-operation with medical research groups and industry. Students are involved in current research projects at an early stage.
Is the Biomedical Engineering study/degree programme right for me?
Programme structure & qualification objectives
The work of biomedical engineers centres on solving biomedical challenges using technology. This is why our study/degree programmes focus on teaching basic engineering and medicine skills, project and programming skills, system and methodological skills, as well as the ability to work, research, and communicate in an interdisciplinary manner.
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
The BMT bachelor's programme trains you to become an engineer with a brilliant understanding of medical issues. The course is based on a broad engineering education, supplemented by basic training in the field of human biology such as physiology and pathology. Mathematics and natural sciences fundamentals are taught as well as applied programming and project management. An elective catalogue allows students to create their own personal profile.
Master (M.Sc.)
In the consecutive master's programme BMT, academic training is continued in a multidisciplinary environment. There are three specialisations that combine the main research areas of health technology at the University of Ulm:
- Sensors & Systems
- Signals & Data
- Mental Health Technologies
Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
After completing the Master's programme, you can continue with a doctoral degree programme at one of the many institutes. An Ph.D. includes the opportunity to independently plan and carry out an in-depth research project on a specific biomedical engineering topic and to generate new knowledge through scientific contributions. Doctoral positions are offered directly by the institutes.
Passt ein Studium der Biomedizinischen Technik zu mir?
Important prerequisites for successful studies in biomedical engineering are
- A basic understanding of maths and science
- Enthusiasm for technology and health
Are you fascinated by innovation and technology, and want to work creatively?
Do you want to work responsibly on solutions to improve people's health and quality of life?
Are you fascinated by interdisciplinary work in a multidisciplinary environment of engineering, medicine, physics, psychology, mathematics and computer science?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to all of these questions, then the Biomedical Engineering degree programme at Ulm University is just right for you!
If you are not sure, please contact the student advisory service
You are also in the right place if you are looking for:
Health Engineering, Health Technology, Medical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medical Sciences
Career prospects
Technology and artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in medical research and care. Connectivity of medical devices, automation of processes, personalisation of treatments, innovative sensor technology and procedures: All of these topics require engineers with multidisciplinary training in Biomedical Engineering to drive these developments forward, test them and transfer them into pre-clinical and clinical applications. The biomedical engineering sector is an important and rapidly growing industry in Germany, and the demand for well-trained specialists is constantly very high.
The application areas are therefore very broad.
Some examples:
- Research and development at a medical technology company or supplier
- Installation and operation of complex medical engineering systems in a clinical environment
- Sales, process and quality management
- Consultancy for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing
- Development of systems to support digital health applications (DIGA)
- Substitutes for medical engineering in public institutions and authorities
- Don't forget: MedTech spin-offs are not only lucrative, they drive innovation! Our Entrepreneurs Campus is there to help you with this
Research topics
Here is a selection of research topics that you will certainly come into contact with during your studies:
Miniaturisation of sensor technology and development of algorithms for the diagnosis of diseases in the home environment.
Measurement of cell potentials and functional electrical stimulation for retina implants and brain-computer interfaces.
Research into radar sensors for contactless measurement of vital parameters such as heartbeat or breathing.
High-performance sensor technologies for near-patient laboratory diagnostics and biomedical applications.
Contact and links
Are you interested in studying Biomedical Engineering or do you have further questions? Then you have the following options to find out more:
Course advisors BMT
Dr.-Ing. Margarita Puentes-Damm
Bachelor and Master
Tel: +49 731 50-26006
Mail: margarita.puentes-damm(at)uni-ulm.de
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Institutes
These institutes, facilities and projects are involved in the (study/degree) programme with teaching units and research activities:
- Biomedical Engineering BMT
Biomedical signal processing, intelligent sensors, wearables, medical devices for structurally weak regions, sleep
- Center for Trauma Research ZTF
Physical and psychological trauma, care, treatment, rehabilitation
- Microelectronics Micro
Integrated circuits, implants, CMOS technologies
- Experimental Cardiovascular Imaging ExCaVI
Whole-body and micro magnetic resonance imaging, image-guided interventional procedures
- Microwave technology MWT
High-frequency technology, radar sensors, biosensors, nearables
- Communications technology NT
Dialogue Systems, Compressed Sensing
- Institute for Laser Technologies in Medicine and Metrology ILM
Laser Medicine, Optical Diagnostics, Optical Feed-back Systems, Spectroscopy
- Medical Systems Biology
Bioinformatics, visualisation, modelling, data mining, machine learning, digital health
- Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics ufb
Spinal and joint biomechanics, bone regeneration and fracture healing, biomaterials and implants