Biomedical Engineering - an introduction 7.5 credits

About the course

Healthcare today is technically advanced and development is moving forward quickly. Innovative technical solutions will have a decisive role in the healthcare of the future. The course provides an introduction to current biomedical applications and modalities used for diagnostics and therapy in clinical physiology, clinical neurophysiology, laboratory medicine, surgery and intensive care. The course introduces digital soultions for remote care and how medical information is handled. It also covers how physiological signals are recorded and interpreted. The course gives an insight into current and sustainable medical technology development from a future perspective. The course includes mandatory laboratory work, demonstrations and study visits.

The course includes two parts

1. Theory part, 5 credits

2. Laboratory part, 2.5 credits

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Spring 2027
- Biomedical Engineering - an introduction
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On campus
  
  Submit a late application
  
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  Starts
  25 March 2027
  
  Ends
  6 June 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On campus
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-31000
  
  Eligibility
  
  Basic measurement technology, 7.5 credits or basic electronics 7.5 credits, or equivalent. English A and Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies if the education is given in Swedish.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 October 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,800
  
  Total fee: SEK 20,800
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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