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 - 5157 €
  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • Vienna University of Technology
  • University of Southern Denmark
  • University of Zaragoza
 

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

0,7

Second component of the competition score

Research activities

0,2

Third component of the competition score

Motivation letter and online interview

0,1

 

Tuition fee

The tuition fee applied for the academic year 2023-2024 is indicated below.

Full-time studies 5157 €
Price per credit 85,95 €
 
Foreign nationals with Lithuanian origins and EU citizens
Full-time studies 5157 €
Price per credit 85,95 €
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.

 

 

Testimonials

Basant Kumar Bajpai

Basant Kumar Bajpai

Esco Medical Ltd, Engineer

 

The study programme Biomedical Engineering provided by KTU in the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering was actually really good. During my studies I have learned about non-invasive blood pressure and stress measurement, artificial organ architecture, biomedical signal acquisition and processing as well as many other subject. Now in my work place I applying my engineering skills I got during my studies in KTU: from medical instrument validation till programmatic architecture design

Basant Kumar Bajpai

Arūnas Padvariškis

UAB "Graina", Director

 

Successful work at our company requires interdisciplinary knowledge and skills: technical and technologies of medical devices, as well as human physiology and communication. The ability to study independently is very important. Medical devices change and evolve very rapidly, which requires a constant interest and improvement in professional area.

Basant Kumar Bajpai

Vytautas Vizbara

UAB "Graina", Engineer

 

Biomedical Engineering study programme provided theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a successful beginning of work at the advanced company providing and operating complex medical equipment for biochemical laboratories, ultrasonic and X-ray systems.

 

 

 

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