Biomedical Engineering Heidelberg University

Overview

The curriculum focuses on biomedical research, with a strong emphasis on computer science. This reflects the increasing demand in this field for IT skills paired with specialised knowledge of biomedical devices and their use.

The Biomedical Engineering programme from Heidelberg University is closely networked, both within Germany and internationally, with leading research and educational  institutions for radiotherapy and medical imaging. These institutional and collaborative partnerships have led to the development of a globally-active network of  science and engineering experts.

Career

Graduates enjoy outstanding career prospects in the health care and life science sectors, e.g. hospitals, research organisations, and the medical technology industry (manufacturers of biomedical devices/imaging systems, health-care software companies, the pharmaceutical industry, etc.).

Successful completion of the degree programme may also qualify graduates for further certification as state radiation protection commissioners (dependent upon the specific country). In Germany, for example, it is possible to become  certified as a medical physics expert after completion of two additional years of supervised practical work within a qualified radiation therapy department and successful completion of an additional examination, as specified in the German Radiation Protection Ordinance.