Program Overview

Program Overview

The Medicine with applications in Biomedical Engineering course provides an orientation in anatomical and physiological concepts, with examples from biomedical engineering used in healthcare. This course aims to provide familiarity with medical terminology when reading medical literature and/or communicating with healthcare personnel.

Course Details

• Type: Course, first cycle
• Study pace: Half speed
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Language: English

Course Structure

The course includes three modules:

• Theory, 5 ECTS
• Project work, 1 ECTS
• Laboratory work, 1.5 ECTS

Eligibility and Selection

• Eligibility: Basic measurement technology 7.5 credits or basic electronics 7.5 credits or equivalent. English A/6 and Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies if the education is given in Swedish.
• Selection: Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,800
• Total fee: SEK 20,800

Course Description

The course covers the structure of the human body and the function of vital organs as well as the cell structure and kinetics. It also introduces ethical concepts in medical research and gives an introduction to tumour diseases, tumour induction, cancer incidence, and oncological treatment strategies. Laboratory work is done to highlight biomedical engineering applications and physiological principles. The course includes a group project where students work together to solve a medical problem with a technical approach.

Duration and Schedule

• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025

Department and Location

• Department: Department of Diagnostics and Intervention
• Location: Umeå University, Umeå

Additional Information

Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being. The university is also ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction for international students.