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MSc in Biomedical Engineering

Study Type : In Person | Location : Heraklion | Duration : 3 Semesters | ECTS Credits : 90

Degree Overview

Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest-evolving interdisciplinary scientific fields, bridging engineering, medicine, biology, and technology to support modern precision and personalised healthcare.

The MSc in Biomedical Engineering provides advanced education in biomedical technologies, molecular diagnostics, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation.

The programme is fully taught in English and prepares graduates for careers in biomedical industries, hospitals, research institutions, and doctoral studies.

Students may choose between two graduation tracks: a 90 ECTS Professional Track or a 120 ECTS Research-Oriented Track that includes an extended research thesis.

Key Facts

Category Details
Programme Duration 15 months (90 ECTS) or up to 24 months (120 ECTS)
Teaching Language English
Programme Structure 5 Trimesters
Graduation Tracks Professional Track (90 ECTS)
Research Track (120 ECTS)
Specialisations Biomedical Imaging
Biofabrication
Molecular Diagnostics
Medical Information Systems

Curriculum Structure

The programme is organised into five intensive trimesters. The first trimester provides introductory scientific and engineering foundations, while the following trimesters focus on specialised biomedical engineering sectors.

1st Trimester – Introductory Module

Course
ECTS
Cell Biology and Physiology
3
Applied Anatomy
3
Measurement and Analysis of Bio-signals
3
Biofluid Mechanics and Cardiovascular Technology
3
Laser Physics and Medical Lasers
3

2nd Trimester – Biofabrication, Molecular Diagnostics & Therapy

Course
ECTS
Biomaterials and Biofabrication
3
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
3
Drug Development and Pharmaceutical Technology
3
Biosensors and Lab-on-a-chip
3
Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine
3

3rd Trimester – Biomedical Imaging

Course
ECTS
Medical Imaging and Therapy Applications of Ionizing Radiation
3
Medical Imaging Applications of Non-Ionizing Radiation
3
Optoelectronic Imaging and Medical Endoscopy
3
Advanced Microscopy
3
Medical Image Analysis
3

4th Trimester – Medical Information Systems

Course
ECTS
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Decision Support Systems
3
Bioinformatics with Python
3
Health Informatics and Digital Health
3
Medical Robotics and VR
3
Big Data Analytics in Medicine and Healthcare
3

5th Trimester – Medical Product & Business Development

The fifth trimester focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, regulatory affairs, and management of biomedical technologies.
• Regulatory Systems
• Patent Drafting & IPR Management
• Design and Execution of Clinical Trials
• Ethics in Science and Medicine
• Entrepreneurship
Module Credits: 15 ECTS

Graduation Tracks & Thesis

All students complete an Application Grade Thesis during the final stage of the programme.
Students completing the professional track graduate with 90 ECTS credits.
Students wishing to continue toward research or doctoral studies may complete an additional Research & Specializations Thesis, increasing the total to 120 ECTS credits.