Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering M.Sc.

Overview

The Master's program in Biomedical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge, skills, and methods in the field of biomedical engineering, leading to high scientific qualification and independence in this field.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Science
• Start of Studies: Winter semester
• Standard Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Language: English

Admission Requirements

• A recognized first university degree, demonstrating the necessary academic background for the Master's program as specified in the examination regulations.
• English language proficiency, as detailed in the examination regulations.

Program Structure

The program is interdisciplinary, involving the Faculties of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, and the Medical Faculty, with the Medical Faculty taking the lead.

First Semester

The first semester offers modules from the fields of medicine, engineering, natural sciences, and ethics, compensating for different entry requirements of students. Alongside compulsory modules that provide an ideal basis for the following semesters, students have the opportunity to deepen their interests through elective and optional modules.

Second and Third Semesters

The content focuses on the characteristic Aachen profile in biomedical engineering research:

• Tissue Engineering: Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering
• Medical Imaging Techniques: Medical Imaging, Image Guided Therapy and Theranostics, Image Processing and Handling
• Material Sciences: Material Science and Processing, Advanced Biomaterials - Hard Tissue Implants and Prostheses & 3D Bioprinting
• Artificial Organs

The curriculum also includes elective modules, additional optional modules, and a compulsory internship of six to eight weeks after the second semester.

Fourth Semester

The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis.

Career Prospects

Graduates have numerous career opportunities, for example, in the medical technology industry, healthcare, research laboratories, testing facilities, authorities, and universities. They can also pursue self-employment.

Their tasks range from research, development, manufacturing, product consulting, sales, and service of medical products to planning, project management, quality assurance, certification, and training in the use of medical technology and biomaterials, as well as monitoring and assessing medical facilities, procedures, and devices.

Module Handbook and Examination Regulations

The module handbook presents all modules of the program, offering a comprehensive insight into its contents. Examination regulations legally govern study objectives, study prerequisites, study sequence, and examinations.

Faculty

The Master's program in Biomedical Engineering is offered by the Medical Faculty.

Study Advice

• Advice and offers for school students and prospective students
• Study advice for students
• Subject-specific study advice
• Student councils (student representation)
• Overview: Advice and help at RWTH

Formalities

• Legally binding information on starting studies in the first semester
• Legally binding information on starting studies in higher semesters

Information Before Starting Studies

• Introductory events

International Prospective Students

• Information for international prospective students