Biomedical Engineering

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.

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

 

Description of Study Programme Apply
Location Kaunas
Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Cycle Second cycle
Field Bioengineering
Language Lithuanian, English
Form Full-time studies - 2 y. (evening-time; blended learning)
Degree awarded Master of Engineering Sciences
Yearly Price  i Full-time studies - 5266 €
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Entry requirements

Minimum requirements

University bachelor degree certificate

Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Informatics, Physical, Life, Health or Sport Sciences study field degree; and ≥18 ECTS completed in the Electronics engineering, Electrics engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Informatics or Informatics engineering study field subjects.

Language CGPA
Eligibility

IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, or previously completed studies in english language.

Average grade (CGPA) > 60 %

Additional requirements

Often you can get a suitable transcript of bachelor degree from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian.

The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

 

Score structure

Component Coefficient
First component of the competition score

Average as(CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement

0,9

Second component of the competition score

Motivation letter and online interview

0,1

Additional component for the competition score:

Additional points can be added to the competition score for the following activities:

  • science activities (scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences, participation in exhibitions, work in student science society or science group etc.) or art activities (publication or realization of artwork, participation in art exhibitions, contests of architecture) (up to 2 points);
  • at least 1 year work experience in the field of study programme (0,5 points);
  • partial studies in the higher education institution abroad with ≥24 ECTS completed (0,5 points);
  • graduated from academic talent development program in higher education institution (for example “GIFTed talent academy”) (0,5 points);
  • bachelor’s or master’s (if integrated study programme is completed) degree diploma with honors (0,5 points).

Points from the same criteria are only added once. Points from different criteria are added up. The maximum score from additional points criteria can be no higher than 4.

 

Tuition fee

The indicated tuition fee is applied to 2024-2025 academic year.

Full-time studies 5266 €
Price per credit 87,77 €
 
Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens
Full-time studies 5266 €
Price per credit 87,77 €
Partial tuition fee waiver can be applied for the study price.

 

Financial support

Contacts

International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

Head of Study Programme
Assoc. Dr. Andrius Chaziachmetovas
Studentų St. 50-340, Kaunas
email andrius.chaziachmetovas@ktu.lt

 

 

 

 

 

Module of the study programme by semesters

Skills

Biophysics – cells, organs, autoregulation, bioelectromagnetism
Biomedical electronics – ultrasound, diagnostics, stimulators
Biomedical signals and images – processing, recognition, classification, diagnosis decisions support systems
Biomedical devices – design, certification, regulation, standards
Analysis of Biomedical Issues, Interdisciplinary Knowledge Practical Experience of Work with Medical Equipment Development and Design of Medical Equipment Knowledge and Experience of Scientific and Research Work

 

 

Values

Why @KTU?

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.

Why @KTU?

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.

Why @KTU?

Interdisciplinary studies at two universities

The programme is taught together with Lithuanian University of Health Sciences to ensure comprehensive knowledge of biomedical sciences.

 

Career

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

– Design of electronic devices and parts thereof, circuits, semiconductor devices and systems, and provision of consultations on these issues;

– Establishment of production or installation methods, materials and quality standards, management of production or installation of electronic products and systems;

– Establishment of control standards and procedures ensuring efficient operation and safety of electronic systems, engines and equipment;

– Development and improvement of signal processing algorithms, their installation while selecting suitable hardware and software;

– Application of engineering knowledge in designing, improvement and assessment of biological and health care systems, as well as such products as artificial organs, prostheses and appliances;

– Designing of various devices for medical procedures and imaging systems, such as magnetic resonance, and instruments for automatic insulin injections or control of organism’s functions;

– Designing of the elements of such optical instruments as lenses, lasers, optical disk systems and other equipment that uses light;

– Identification of possible risks, and introduction of safety procedures and measures;

– Establishment of contractual terms and conditions and negotiations in this area, making of supply agreements or recommendations regarding making of purchase agreements for equipment, raw materials, services or good for resale;

– Analysis of market reports, periodical trade publications and sales promotion material, visiting of trade presentations, salons, factories and events for product design;

– Selection of good or products that are most suitable for the company’s needs;
Selection of visualisation or treatment equipment, monitoring of display screens, and adjustment of settings and control in accordance with technical specifications;

– Selection of visualisation or treatment equipment, monitoring of display screens, and adjustment of settings and control in accordance with technical specifications;

– Examination and assessment of developed x-ray photographs, videos or other computer information to verify if the received images are suitable for identification of diagnosis, and registration of the results of procedures;

– Supervision of the use of radiographic, ultrasonic and medical visualisation equipment aiming to obtain an image of the organism’s composition for diagnostic purposes.

 

 

 

Contacts

International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

Head of Study Programme
Assoc. Dr. Andrius Chaziachmetovas
Studentų St. 50-340, Kaunas
email andrius.chaziachmetovas@ktu.lt