University Degree in Biomedical Engineering
and Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Transfer
Thanks to the technological revolution and the rise of AI or nanotechnology, biomedical engineers have become an indispensable part of any hospital because they are the professionals who design surgical robots, artificial organs, prostheses and sophisticated devices for more precise diagnoses and treatments.
Are you looking for a university degree that brings together engineering, science, biology, research and health?- Do you want to develop equipment and robots that improve medicine and the quality of life of patients?
- Do you consider yourself a creative and analytical person, capable of devising innovative solutions?
- Do you want to be part of a profession that will transform the world of health?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
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You will research and design devices in state-of-the-art facilities
Your classes will be held in specialized and research laboratories, equipped with the latest technology, where you will perform cell cultures, molecular analysis and learn how to design biosensors, implants, personalized medicines, etc. Our campus is considered one of the best in Europe and has the most pioneering facilities for you to develop a technical and technological profile focused on research in the health area
Do you have doubts about the University Dual degree in Biomedical Engineering?
Why is UFV the best place to study Biomedical Engineering?
You will perform more than 500 hours of practice in the research laboratories and you will face real hospital situations in the Clinical Simulation Center to develop, according to patients’ needs, artificial organs, endoprostheses, nanometric systems, etc.
You will be able to carry out national and international internships at renowned research centers and institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, etc.
You will complement your training with a diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Transfer with which you will learn to transform your ideas into concrete solutions and thus undertake innovative projects.
You will learn from the hand of a prestigious teaching staff that integrates professors with diverse profiles: health professionals, physicists, engineers and biologists, and your training will be international, both in the classroom and in your internships – many of them abroad – or in stays at universities in Europe or America.
Throughout the university degree, you will visit laboratories and research centers, attend conferences on the latest developments in the sector and participate in the research groups that UFV has in place: oncology, gene and cell therapy, neuroscience, microbial biotechnology and computational biophysics.
And the best part! You will live an unforgettable university experience on a campus that invites you to share, learn and enjoy with students and professors from different faculties. You will be able to participate in sports teams, volunteering, conferences, theater, missions, student societies and hundreds of other activities.
Growing demand for biomedical engineers in hospitals
This professional profile has great future prospects due to the fact that the hospital industry is designing and implementing major technological changes that will improve the world of health. In addition, UFV is one of the universities with the highest employability rate in this degree, thanks to our demanding training and a curriculum endorsed by a Scientific and Technical Advisory Board of the highest prestige
Internships in institutions and research centers
You will be able to carry out your internship at national and international research centers and institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Imperial College of London, Boston University, Harvard Medical School, Cancer Research UK, National Center for Biotechnology and John Hopkins University, among many others
International Agreements
The program offers the opportunity to study for a semester or a year at universities in America, Europe, and Asia, including the University of South Carolina (USA), Zurich University (Switzerland), Universidad Anahuac (Mexico), and the Università degli Studi di Bologna (Italy). Furthermore, you will reside on campus with students from a variety of nationalities and have access to the Language Center.
We train professionals who use technology to improve the world
The focus of your profession will be to develop equipment that improves people’s lives and facilitates the work of healthcare professionals. It will be in your hands to “revolutionize” the world of health with great scientific advances, but you will also have to keep in mind that everything you do must respect the dignity and privacy of people. For this reason, you will study subjects of ethical and human training that will make a difference in the way you are, look and work
Price of the University Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Academic Year 24/25
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TITLE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE
UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
DOWN PAYMENT
€1,500
MONTHLY FEE
€1050
TOTAL
€12.000
Scholarships and Grants
UFV is one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students. We are committed to supporting our students and value academic excellence, talents, and the particular circumstances of each student. Our Student Grants Service offers an ambitious scholarship and grant program to ensure that financial considerations do not prevent students from pursuing their studies at our university.
Career Opportunities
This profession is one of those with the greatest prospects for growth and future in our country and covers a variety of career opportunities such as:
- Medical equipment engineer
- Biomedical researcher
- Clinical engineer
- Telemedicine engineer
- Medical software developer
- Designer and manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
- Developer of measuring, electromedical and control instruments
The role of Biomedical Engineers is, among others:
- Design, calibrate, validate, maintain and repair new generation medical equipment and devices for diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies
- Design and implement artificial internal organs
- Implant, manage and supervise the installation of electromedical equipment
- Provide healthcare personnel with the necessary knowledge for the use and handling of equipment and for the coordination and management of multidisciplinary teams (physicians, engineers, biologists, among others)
- Evaluate and certify the quality of biomedical technology, according to current regulations
Title of University Degree:
Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Centers where the University Degree is taught:
Faculty of Experimental Sciences
Branch of knowledge:
Sciences
Modality:
In person
Languages in which the University Degree is taught:
Spanish and English
Total Number of ECTS Credits:
240
Specialization:
Not Applicable
Number of new admissions places offered:
100
Regulated professions:
Does not qualify
Resolution:
Not applicable
Regulation:
Not applicable
