Overview

This focused and state-of-the-art educational Biomedical Engineering program from University of Bern promotes scientific discovery and novel developments in the field of medical technology.

Engineering graduates from both universities and universities of applied sciences join this international program in English. Successful students acquire a full-fledged university master's degree, which allows them to continue their education towards a PhD degree. Career prospects in both industrial and academic environments are excellent.

Career

Career prospects in both industrial and academic environments are excellent. All participating institutions are highly networked with the medical engineering profession and the University Hospital Bern (Inselspital). The successful completion of the program allows participants to continue their education towards a PhD degree.

Accreditation

Recognised by the Swiss Confederation

Programme Structure

The Biomedical Engineering program is a specialized master course. It has no bachelor course of studies as a precursor. Admission is granted to applicants coming from various fields of study.

Students will apply their previously acquired knowledge and abilities to fully integrate the highly interdisciplinary subject matter.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 8 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university or a Swiss university of applied sciences in one of the following branches of studies:

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Microtechnology

Physics

Computational Science

A comparable field of study

Applications supported by a degree not listed under points a - e or with an international degree are also possible. In cases such as these, admission is based on individual achievement, taking into account your existing knowledge and achievements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1900 CHF / year

≈ 1900 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1500 CHF / year

≈ 1500 CHF / year

Additional Details

National: CHF 750 per semester

International: CHF 750 per semester + CHF 200 per semester, in addition to the regular tuition fee = 950 CHF

Living costs

Bern

Switzerland

1655 - 2130 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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