Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering 120 credits
About the programme
This master's programme is an opportunity to combine your Physics and Technology competencies with cutting-edge skills in Biomedical Engineering that will make an impact in medical and health care. With a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, you may work in the health care sector, in research and development in the private sector, or pursue an academic career.
While studying
The Master's programme gives you broad knowledge in Biomedical Engineering. The profiles within the programme relate to our fields of expertise: Medical imaging, Signal processing and Biomechanics. Our courses are taught at the University Hospital in Umeå by committed researchers who are internationally active within the field of Biomedical Engineering, as well as by hospital engineers and physicians.
With a core competence in Biomedical Engineering and the practical skills that the programme will give, you will have great opportunities in various areas of work in the future.
The studies comprise 4 semesters
The studies in the Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering comprise a total of 4 semesters, including an independent degree project within the main subject of the programme.
The first semester is compulsory and provides knowledge in anatomy and physiology in parallel with courses within the main subject. The core courses include sensing, safety, prototyping, and processing and analysis of physiological signals and medical images.
The following two semesters offer a large range of elective courses. The final semester includes a master's thesis of 30 credits in the main field of Biomedical Engineering.
Theory with practical skills
During the programme, you will combine theory with practical skills. The lectures are given by skilled researchers and professionals (hospital engineers and physicians).
You will perform practical laboratory work situated in the hospital environment and take part in projects where you work with data from our ongoing research. You will discuss relevant topics in the form of seminars. You will also meet medical professionals during study visits at the hospital's different clinics.
2 years which corresponds to courses of 120 ECTS
The studies in the Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering comprise a total of 4 semesters (2 years), which corresponds to courses of a total 120 ECTS. A core of 45 ECTS compulsory courses and a compulsory independent degree project of 30 ECTS in Biomedical Engineering are included. You need to take at least 15 ECTS elective courses, but you have a wide range of courses to choose from. Optional courses (no more than 22,5 ECTS) can be approved to be part of the programme.
The eligibility requirements are found in each course syllabus.
Programme overview
Semester 1
All courses in the programme's first semester are compulsory.
Semester 2
All courses in the programme's second semester are elective and/or optional. This flexibility enables you to study your second semester at another university. You have the opportunity to apply for Erasmus grants from Umeå University if you are interested in such exchange studies. We have a strong partnership with the master’s programme in Biomedical Engineering at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Examples of courses that you could include in your master’s degree are Automatic Control (6 ECTS), Bionic Systems and Neuroengineering (6 ECTS), and Biorobotics (6 ECTS).
The elective courses may change. Here are examples of current elective courses.
Semester 3
Two courses in the programme's third semester are compulsory. The rest of the semester, you can take elective or optional courses. Examples of current elective courses are given below.
Compulsory courses semester 3
Elective courses semester 3
Semester 4
- Independent degree project in Biomedical engineering, 30 ECTS
Future and career opportunities
Develop future healthcare
With a core competence in Biomedical Engineering and the practical skills that the programme will give, you will have great opportunities in various areas in the future.
You will be able to lead projects and to solve a broad range of problems such as analysing medical data and medical images to better understand diseases and physiological principles, or rehabilitation effects. You will be able to construct systems adhering to requirements such as sustainability and patient security.
You will be able to work in multidisciplinary project teams and critically address medical questions from an in-depth engineering perspective.
Following your degree, you can have different job roles, including:
- Engineering professional
- Researcher
- Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Product developer
- Project manager
Apply
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Autumn 2025
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Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering
International admissions round
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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StartAutumn Term 2025
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-M3072
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS (credits) or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent. At least 17,5 ECTS in the subject of Mathematics including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Vector Analysis, or equivalent. At least 20 ECTS in the subject of Physics including Mechanics, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in the subject of Computer Science, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in Electronics or Applied Measurement Technology, or equivalent. At least 6 ECTS in the subject of Statistics or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/B.SelectionAcademic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
DegreeAfter completing the programme, a student may apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Science (120 ECTS) in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see the Umeå University website). Main Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 83,200
Total fee: SEK 332,800
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Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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StartAutumn Term 2025
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-P3072
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS (credits) or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent. At least 17,5 ECTS in the subject of Mathematics including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Vector Analysis, or equivalent. At least 20 ECTS in the subject of Physics including Mechanics, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in the subject of Computer Science, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in Electronics or Applied Measurement Technology, or equivalent. At least 6 ECTS in the subject of Statistics or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/B.SelectionAcademic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
DegreeAfter completing the programme, a student may apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Science (120 ECTS) in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see the Umeå University website). Main Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 83,200
Total fee: SEK 332,800
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Autumn 2026
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Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering
International admissions round
Autumn 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 October 2025Show more Show less
StartAutumn Term 2026
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-M3072
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS (credits) or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent. At least 17,5 ECTS in the subject of Mathematics including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Vector Analysis, or equivalent. At least 20 ECTS in the subject of Physics including Mechanics, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in the subject of Computer Science, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in Electronics or Applied Measurement Technology, or equivalent. At least 6 ECTS in the subject of Statistics or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/B.SelectionAcademic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
DegreeAfter completing the programme, a student may apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Science (120 ECTS) in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see the Umeå University website). Main Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 October 2025 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 January 2026.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 83,200
Total fee: SEK 332,800
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Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 March 2026Show more Show less
StartAutumn Term 2026
Number of credits120 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Length2 years
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-P3072
Eligibility A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS (credits) or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent. At least 17,5 ECTS in the subject of Mathematics including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Vector Analysis, or equivalent. At least 20 ECTS in the subject of Physics including Mechanics, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in the subject of Computer Science, or equivalent. At least 7,5 ECTS in Electronics or Applied Measurement Technology, or equivalent. At least 6 ECTS in the subject of Statistics or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/B.SelectionAcademic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
DegreeAfter completing the programme, a student may apply for and obtain a Degree of Master of Science (120 ECTS) in accordance with the local degree description established by the Vice-Chancellor (see the Umeå University website). Main Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 83,200
Total fee: SEK 332,800
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