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Study biomedical engineering abroad
An in-depth guide to studying biomedical engineering as an international student.
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
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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Biological Systems Engineering - Biomedical Engineering emphasis - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,000 USD
- Start date
- August, June, January
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Biomedical Engineering - BSc University of Utah, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,863 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,863 USD
- Start date
- August, May, January
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Biomedical Engineering - BSc Florida International University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,566 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,566 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Biomedical Engineering - BSc RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,956 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Biomedical Engineering - BSc University of South Carolina, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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33,928 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,928 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Associate in biomedical engineering
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Biomedical Engineering - AES Moraine Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,408 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,408 USD
- Start date
- January, August, June
Diploma in biomedical engineering
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Biomedical Engineering Technology (Co-op) - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,315 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,156 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in biomedical engineering
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Biomedical Engineering Technology - Cert Laney College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, June, January
Biomedical engineering graduate programs
Master's in biomedical engineering
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Bioengineering: Biomedical Engineering - MSc Wilkes University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,268 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,268 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Biomedical Engineering - MSc University of Oulu, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,576 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Biomedical Engineering - MEng LeTourneau University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,650 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Biomedical Engineering - MSc Linköping University, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,000 USD
- Start date
- September
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Biomedical Engineering - MSc American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,710 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,710 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Doctorate in biomedical engineering
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Biomedical Engineering - PhD Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,868 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,868 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Biomedical Engineering - PhD American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,710 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,710 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in biomedical engineering
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Biomedical Engineering - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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29,558 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,669 EUR
- Start date
- September
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.
