Biomedical Engineering - Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Biomedical Engineering is an engineering discipline that designs technologies and methods for the health benefit of people. The Biomedical Engineering programme at Ulm University is embedded in research-intensive engineering sciences and clinical medicine, a combination which is unique in Baden-Württemberg. In this environment, the degree programme imparts all the specialist knowledge and skills required to meet the demands of the engineering profession of Biomedical Engineering.  IIn the bachelor's programme, this includes not only engineering sciences but also the basics of human medicine, physics, computer science and mathematics. In addition, in-depth knowledge and skills in specialised areas of medicine, medical technology, electrical engineering, communications technology and biophysics can be acquired in the compulsory elective area.

Key data

Type of programme

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Type of study
  • full-time
Study curriculum

Information on the study curriculum

Further information about BMT

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Start of programme
  • each winter semester
Orientation offer Language of instruction
  • German
  • German, partly English
Admission
  • no restriction
Enrolment

Information for enrolment

ECTS credit points

180

Standard period of study (semester)

6

Contact

More about the course

The study objective is a broad education in the engineering sciences combined with competencies from medicine and biology. The degree, which is both professionally qualifying and research-related, enables graduates to solve biomedical engineering problems. The degree programme thus focuses on teaching basic engineering knowledge, system and methodological competences, as well as the ability to work and communicate in an interdisciplinary and cross-domain manner.

In the modules of the first semesters, the basics of mathematics and physics, electrical engineering and information technology, biomedical engineering, and human biology are covered. From the 4th semester onwards, the contents of the main research areas of biomedical engineering at Ulm University are taught. In addition, key skills such as programming and project management are trained, as well as additive transferable skills to enhance interdisciplinary competence and language skills. Acquired knowledge and skills are applied in projects and the bachelor's thesis with reference to clinical and medical research.

Study

The personal relationship and the ratio of teachers to learners in the engineering degree programmes at Ulm University can be described as excellent. The practice sessions and tutorials are organised in small groups. The formation of learning groups is encouraged; additional offers such as learning lounges and the use of electronic communication and learning platforms make it easier to get started in this versatile field of study, especially in the first semesters. A relationship of trust exists between students, professors and assistants. Teachers as well as the student tutors from higher semesters are committed to supporting the academic success of each individual student.

Ulm University offers:

  • Small teaching and study groups
  • Excellent hardware and software equipment in the labs for research and teaching
  • Comprehensive e-learning options
  • Involvement of institutes with high third-party funding in national and international technology research projects, therefore particularly high practical relevance in teaching
  • Research projects with budgets of several million euros annually financed by industrial and academic institutions

The study objective is a broad education in engineering sciences combined with competencies from medicine and biology. The degree, which is both professionally qualifying and research-related, enables graduates to solve biomedical engineering problems. The degree programme thus focuses on teaching basic engineering knowledge, system and methodological competences, as well as the ability to work and communicate in an interdisciplinary and cross-domain manner.

In the modules of the first semesters, the basics of mathematics and physics, electrical engineering and information technology, biomedical engineering and human biology are covered. From the 4th semester onwards, the contents of the main research areas of biomedical engineering at Ulm University are taught. In addition, key skills such as programming and project management are trained, as well as additive transferable skills to enhance interdisciplinary competence and language skills. Acquired knowledge and skills are applied in projects and the bachelor's thesis with reference to clinical and medical research.

Curriculum will be available soon

Biomedical engineering encompasses many more disciplines than a single university could cover. A great way to broaden your horizon in a subject area is to study at a higher education institution abroad. Students of Ulm University can apply for one or two semesters abroad at numerous universities, both throughout Europe within the framework of the ERASMUS programme and outside Europe. If it is not to be lectures, internships and theses at other universities are also possible.

Ulm University has exchange agreements with over 100 universities in 26 countries. Partner universities in the engineering sciences can be found in Europe, Canada, Australia and the USA, among others.

Fancy a stay abroad?
For information contact the International Office or the person responsible for mobility in the engineering sciences.

Further information on funding programmes and scholarships, list of partner universities and internships:
International office

Career opportunities

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in medical research and care. Networking of medical devices, automation of processes, personalisation of treatments, novel sensors and procedures: all these areas need engineers with multidisciplinary training in biomedical technology to drive these developments forward, test them and transfer them into pre-clinical and clinical application. The medtech sector is an important and rapidly growing industry in Germany and the demand for well-trained professionals is consistently very high.

This means that the field of activity is very broad. Some examples:

  • Research and development at a technology company or supplier to the medical technology industry
  • Installation and operation of complex medical technology systems in a clinical environment
  • Sales, process and quality management or consulting for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers
  • Development of systems to support digital health applications (DIGA)
  • And remember: MedTech spin-offs are not only lucrative, but also drive innovation; maybe you have a great idea too? Ulm University offers a stimulating environment for this.

Campus life

 

 

To the website of the bachelor's degree programme in Biomedical Engineering

The subject-specific study and examination regulations will be published in  summer 2023.
The detailed course offer (lectures) for each semester as well as the study curriculum will be published in summer 2023.

Teaching formats at Ulm University

General study and examination regulations for bachelor’s and master’s programmes at Ulm University of 13 July 2022

 

The Biomedical Engineering degree programme has aroused your interest? You would like to find out more, or you have further questions?
Contact our Course advisors, the “WissenSchaffer” or use one of the many  Information opportunities for prospective students.

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