University Of Crete

MSc Biomedical Engineering

The School of Medicine, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Materials Science and Technology of the University of Crete, the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Technical University of Crete, and the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) jointly organize the Postgraduate Program in “Biomedical Engineering” in the framework of the Law 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141 τ.Α’), which leads to a MSc Diploma in “Biomedical Engineering”.

The Program leads to a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering after 15 months of attendance (90 ECTS). The minimum duration of study is extended to 24 months (120 ECTS).
For students who wish to further prepare a research diploma thesis for specialization in one of the following thematic units:

1. Biofabrication, Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy
2. Βιοmedical Imaging
3. Medical Information Systems

The objective of our MSc program in Biomedical Engineering is to provide advanced education, required qualifications and skills to its graduates to meet the ever increasing demand for high level specialization in the field of biomedical engineering. Graduates of our MSc program in BME may be employed in hospitals, medical equipment/instrumentation industry, pharmaceutical industry, government agencies or follow academic careers towards pursuing a PhD degree. Attending the lectures and workshops requires physical presence, subject to possible emergency situations in which the program will be adjusted based on the decisions of the State. The lectures, seminars, laboratory exercises, exams, etc. will take place in afternoon hours (15.00-20.00 p.m.) at the University of Crete campus facilities in Heraklion (School of Medicine, Department of Computer Science, Department of Materials Science and Technology), or at the nearby facilities of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH).

Eligible candidates should hold a university degree in:

• Sciences, or
• Engineering, or
• Health Sciences

The official language of the program is English.