Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bio-electronics
- Modelling of Physiological Systems
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- From Genome to Organism
- Quantitative Cell Biology
- Biomedical Imaging
- Medical Physics
- Biomedical Product Development
- Medical Equipment
- Neuromodulation and Imaging
- Technology and Design of Artificial Organs
- Seminars: Innovations in Biomedical Engineering
- Human and Environment, Safety and Regulations
- HealthCare Organization and Informatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Direct admission
Students with an academic Bachelor (or Master) diploma in engineering (university level) can enter the program without any prerequisites (except for students with a Bachelor or Master degree in architecture). This is also the case for students with a Master degree in bio-engineering.
Students with a Master degree in industrial sciences (industrieel ingenieur) may enter the master program via a dedicated bridging program, totaling 120 ECTS credits. This program is essentially the same as the regular program, but 9 (of the 24) ECTS credits for elective courses are taken by the compulsory course elements \xc2\x93Capita Selecta Mathematicae\xc2\x94 and \xc2\x93Wiskundige Modellen\xc2\x94.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months