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MSc in Biomedical Engineering & Technology

Study Type : In Person/ Remotely | Location : Athens | Duration : 3 Semesters | ECTS Credits : 90

Programme Overview

The MSc in Biomedical Engineering & Technology is organized by the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the University of West Attica in Athens, Greece.

The programme is designed for graduates from engineering, technology, life sciences, and health sciences who wish to specialize or transition into the field of Biomedical Engineering.

Educational activities combine online lectures, hands-on laboratory training, field visits to companies and healthcare facilities, industry seminars, and research projects.

The third semester is dedicated to a full-scale diploma thesis project.

Key Facts

Category Details
Programme Duration 1.5 Years (3 Academic Semesters)
Study Mode Full-Time
Teaching Format Blended Learning
Location Egaleo Park Campus, Athens, Greece
Teaching Language English
Total Credits 90 ECTS
Class Schedule Most courses scheduled after 5pm
Programme Format First two semesters: Online lectures
Final month each semester: On-campus presence for labs, exams, site visits, and demonstrations
Diploma thesis: Online / On-campus / Blended (depending on topic)

Curriculum Structure

Students must successfully complete 90 ECTS credits, including required and elective courses during the first two semesters and a diploma thesis during the third semester.

1st Semester

Course
Type
ECTS
Biomedical Engineering, Research Methodology and Bioethics
Required
4
Biology-Biotechnology
Required
5
Biomedical Engineering and Career Opportunities I
Required
4
Diagnostic Medical Imaging I
Required
5
Biostatistics
Elective
4
Machine Learning in Medicine and Biology
Elective
4
Biomedical Marketing
Elective
4
Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Elective
4
Applied Neuroanatomy and Neurological Disorders
Elective
4

2nd Semester

Course
Type
ECTS
Diagnostic Medical Imaging II
Required
5
Biomedical Instrumentation
Required
5
Biomedical Engineering and Career Opportunities II
Required
5
Emergency Medicine
Elective
5
Control Systems and Human Machine Interaction
Elective
5
Bioinformatics
Elective
5
Medical Signal and Image Processing
Elective
5
Biomechanics
Elective
5
Continuum Mechanics of Biological Systems
Elective
5

3rd Semester

Course
Type
ECTS
Diploma Thesis
Required
30

Graduation Requirements

• Completion of at least 90 ECTS credits
• Successful completion of all required courses
• Selection and completion of at least three elective courses per semester
• Successful completion and defense of the diploma thesis

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree related to engineering, technology, life sciences, health sciences, or other biomedical engineering-related disciplines.
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Applicants without formal English certification may participate in an internal written and oral English examination organized by the programme.

Application Documents

• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Academic transcript
• English language certification or examination request
• Europass CV
• Motivation letter
• At least two recommendation letters
• Copy of ID or passport
• Recent photograph
Additional supporting documents such as research activity, internships, professional experience, or thesis work may also be submitted.