University of Groningen MSc in Biomedical Engineering
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

MSc in Biomedical Engineering

Groningen, Netherlands

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

01 May 2026*

01 Sep 2026

EUR 24,200 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students

** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530

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Key Summary

    About : The MSc in Biomedical Engineering offers an interdisciplinary approach, blending engineering principles with biological and medical sciences. This full-time program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, equipping students to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare technology and innovation. It typically lasts for one year, providing a solid foundation for emerging areas in biomedical engineering.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore various career paths, such as biomedical engineer, clinical engineer, or research scientist. Opportunities are available in hospitals, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions, allowing students to contribute to advancements in medical technology and patient care.

MSc Biomedical Engineering offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on a broad range of topics within health care and technology while working with state-of-the-art medical facilities.

The current-day medical practice relies increasingly on technology. You can think of imaging the inside of your body with MRI or CT, solving heart problems by placing artificial valves or measuring stress to avoid a burn-out. Many disciplines are involved in realizing these devices: microelectronics, information technology, mechanical and material engineering.

As a biomedical engineer, you have knowledge of all these fields of expertise and you apply it to develop new devices; from ever more advanced imaging instruments to scaffolds for tissue engineering; and from sensor systems to new implants and artificial organs. Commonly, you work in multidisciplinary teams with medical doctors, engineers, biologists, and of course patients.

If you are interested in health care and technology, the Master's program Biomedical Engineering offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on a broad range of topics. You will study topics in the fields of imaging techniques, physiological control engineering, rehabilitation engineering, implant engineering, cell and tissue engineering, and infection prevention, as well as aspects of medical ethics and law. You also become well-versed in medical and biological basic knowledge.

In addition, the University of Groningen offers you state-of-the-art medical facilities and unique professional cooperation with the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).

Why study this program in Groningen?

  • State-of-the-art medical facilities
  • Unique cooperation with the University Medical Center Groningen
  • Best Master's degree program Biomedical Engineering in the Netherlands since 2016 according to Elsevier
  • Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the 1953 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zerni
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