Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Programme

The Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Programme (UN790) is an interdisciplinary program that offers an overview and cooperation between natural scientists, technicians, and physicians for joint improvement and innovation in diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures.

Programme Structure

• Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)
• Degree: Dr. scient. med.
• The program is open to full-time employees of the Medical University of Vienna as well as students from public research institutions or corporate research facilities.

Programme Courses

• Course overview: The doctoral programme in Biomedical Engineering deals with a broad spectrum of basic and applied research in biomedical engineering, particularly with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and devices for the heart and circulation, for neural and muscular stimulation, for image processing procedures, and radiological devices.

Teaching Language

• Englisch (Level B2 and above)

Next Start

• Continuous

Application and Admission

• Application and admission processes are available for interested candidates.

Costs and Financing

• PhD salary and funding
• Tuition Fees

Programme Coordinator

• Heinrich Schima

Programme Description

The doctoral programme in Biomedical Engineering is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary overview and cooperation between natural scientists, technicians, and physicians. The program focuses on joint improvement and innovation in diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures, offering a broad spectrum of basic and applied research in biomedical engineering. Students will engage with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and devices for various medical applications, including the heart and circulation, neural and muscular stimulation, image processing procedures, and radiological devices.

Research Areas

• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and devices for the heart and circulation
• Neural and muscular stimulation
• Image processing procedures
• Radiological devices

This program is tailored for individuals seeking advanced research and academic excellence in the field of biomedical engineering, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to medical science and technology.