An ageing population and rising health care costs caution us that the health care system must constantly improve. The recent COVID-19 pandemics makes this need even more evident. We have to find new effective ways to diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, and this requires innovative biomedical solutions and technologies.
Studying master’s in Biomedical Engineering at KTU, you will develop your research skills by improving existing or creating new methods and equipment for medical diagnostics, therapy and health monitoring.
You will enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain the skills needed for the development and improvement of the equipment for medical diagnostics, therapy and health monitoring.
Programme Overview:
Upon completion of your studies, excellent career opportunities will open up – your knowledge and skills will be desired by the medical technology industry, medical equipment maintenance and high-tech companies, start-ups and science centres.
- This study programme is taught together with Lithuanian University of Health Sciences to ensure comprehensive knowledge of biomedical sciences
- You will be able to join the research groups of internationally acclaimed KTU Biomedical Engineering Institute and to contribute to the development of advanced electronic health care solutions
- The programme is designed to incorporate medical and practical research work in laboratories
- The majority of the curriculum is focused on the efficient application of technology in medicine
Studies:
- Internationally known in Biomedical Engineering research: KTU Biomedical Engineering Institute is internationally famous for creating and application of advanced decisions for health care using electronics, telecommunications and IT growing fields.
- Focus on effective technology application in medicine: The programme content is designed to incorporate medical and practical research work in laboratories, and majority of modules are specifically focused on the process of effectively applying technology in medicine.
- Interdisciplinary studies at two universities: The programme is taught together with Lithuanian University of Health Sciences to ensure comprehensive knowledge of biomedical sciences.
Career Outcomes:
Student’s competences:
- Systematic knowledge in the area of biomedical engineering;
- Knowledge of biomedical electronic devices and systems;
- Abilities in designing of biomedical electronics;
- Knowledge of scientific research and entrepreneurship in biomedical engineering
Student’s skills:
- Able to systematically understand the context of biomedical engineering, the field’s regulatory requirements, terms of biomedical field, engineering methods used for solving of the problems;
- Able to use biomedical engineering systems and devices and perform their technical maintenance;
- Able to apply suitable methods, measures and equipment for designing of biomedical devices;
- Able to prepare a research project and application, scientific paper in the field of biomedical engineering, to study in Doctoral studies.
You may become
- Electronics engineer
- Physical science and engineering specialist
- Purchasing specialist
- Medical visualisation and medical equipment specialist