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    Study biomedical engineering abroad

    An in-depth guide to studying biomedical engineering as an international student.

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    Biomedical engineering degrees abroad

    Biomedical engineering applies the principles of science, engineering and medicine to the development and advancement of a range of medical technologies.

    As a biomedical engineering student, you’ll develop an academic and practical understanding of engineering systems, as well as studying human physiology and biology. You’ll work towards developing engineering solutions to help solve medical problems, like advanced prosthetics, robots for surgery, diagnostic equipment and artificial organs.

    Studying biomedical engineering abroad could be the perfect option if you’re interested in engineering that interacts with the human body. Universities all over the world offer biomedical engineering, so you won’t be short of options when it comes to choosing where to study abroad.

    Biomedical engineering program structure

    You can study biomedical engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At the undergraduate level, many universities offer a BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) program that usually lasts three years. Alternatively, you can choose an MEng (Master of Engineering) program, which combines a bachelor’s and master’s degree into one four year course.

    If you choose to study in the US, you can earn a BSc in biomedical engineering by choosing it as your major concentration. This means you’ll gain a liberal arts education while dedicating a certain amount of credits to biomedical engineering modules over four years of study.

    If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to continue your education, many universities offer MSc programs in biomedical engineering over one or two years. To be accepted into this type of program your bachelor’s degree will need to be in a related subject, and you may need to have achieved a certain grade. PhD programs are also offered at several universities, and usually take around five years to complete.

    As a subject that combines practical and theoretical elements, most programs are taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratory sessions. Some courses will give you the opportunity of working in the industry gaining real-world experience in professional laboratories.

    Most biomedical engineering programs are made up of core modules and electives you can choose yourself. Each university will offer their own unique curriculum, but some of the most common modules you’ll study include:

    • Mathematics for engineering
    • Programming
    • Mechanical systems
    • Human anatomy and physiology
    • Biological medical science
    • Medical biophysics
    • Medical instrumentation
    • Mechatronics

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    Biomedical engineering study abroad programs

    Biomedical engineering undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in biomedical engineering

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      Biomedical Engineering - BSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      30,634 USD
      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Biological Systems Engineering - Biomedical Engineering emphasis - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      27,000 USD
      Start date
      January, June, August
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      Biomedical Engineering - BSc University of South Carolina, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      33,928 USD
      Start date
      January, August
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      Biomedical Engineering - BSc University of Utah, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      29,863 USD
      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Biomedical Engineering - BSc Florida International University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      18,566 USD
      Start date
      January, August
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    Biomedical engineering graduate programs

    Master's in biomedical engineering

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      Biomedical Engineering - MSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      25,118 USD
      Start date
      January, August
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      Biomedical Engineering - MSc Linköping University, Sweden

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      19,000 USD
      Start date
      September
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      Biomedical Engineering - ME University College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      25,600 EUR
      Start date
      September
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      Biomedical Engineering - MSc Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      3,850 EUR
      Start date
      September
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      Biomedical Engineering - MSc University of Dundee, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      21,950 GBP
      Start date
      January, September
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    Doctorate in biomedical engineering

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      Biomedical Engineering - PhD New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      16,218 USD
      Start date
      January, September
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      Biomedical Engineering - PhD American University of Beirut, Lebanon

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      30,060 LL
      Start date
      January, August
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      Biomedical Engineering - PhD Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      24,669 USD
      Start date
      January, August
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    Future biomedical engineering careers

    As a biomedical engineering graduate you’ll have developed the skills needed to enter the rapidly expanding manufacturing and health care sector. Some of the careers you might consider include:

    • Biomedical engineer
    • Biomedical scientist
    • Nanotechnologist
    • Medical research scientist
    • Prosthetic design engineer
    • Medical device specialist
    • Clinical engineer
    • Rehabilitation engineer

    To help you achieve your career goals, make use of your university’s careers services. They can help you work out what path you’ll need to take to get the job you want, and can put you in contact with relevant employers when you’re ready to start applying.