Overview

The Master's programme gives you a broad knowledge in Biomedical Engineering. The profiles within the programme relate to our fields of expertise: Medical imaging and Signal processing and Biomechanics. Our courses are taught at the University Hospital in Umeå by engaged researchers who are internationally active within the field of Biomedical Engineering, as well as by hospital engineers and physicians.

Key Facts

During the Biomedical Engineering programme at Umea University, 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.

Programme Structure

Examples of courses

Biomedical Sensors and Analyses, 7,5 ECTS

Medicine with applications within Biomedical Engineering, 7,5 ECTS

Medical Imaging and Analysis, 7,5 ECTS

From prototype to product, from a CE perspective, 3,5 ECTS

Safety in biomedical engineering and hazard analysis, 4 ECTS

Applied digital signal processing, 7,5 ECTS

Non-Invasive Measurement Techniques, 7,5 ECTS

Deep Learning with Applications in Medical Imaging, 7,5 ECTS

Advanced fluid mechanics, 7,5 ECTS

Biofluid mechanics, 7,5 ECTS

Applied medical imaging, 7,5 ECTS

Magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging, 7,5 ECTS

Modelling and simulation, 7,5 ECTS

Multivariate data analysis, 7,5 ECTS

Computational fluid dynamics, 7,5 ECTS

Independent degree project in Biomedical engineering, 30 ECTS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

The late application period opens on 15 July if there are seats available.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Medical Imaging View 9 other Masters in Biomedical Science in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 equvivalent. 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. 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

332800 SEK / year

≈ 332800 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

See information:

https://www.umu.se/en/education/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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