Study programme
The subjects in this degree will enable you to merge fundamental engineering principles, knowledge, attitudes and skills with others relating to the health sciences for the design and development of technologies, products, equipment, processes and services.
In summary, biomedical engineering seeks to address the engineering problems facing the medical field. To achieve this, the student must acquire knowledge of the various engineering fields as well as basic medical concepts.
Subjects in the Biomedical Engineering degree
Science
Mathematics
You will acquire the concepts needed to solve any mathematical problems that may appear in engineering.
Physics
You will learn how to apply the principles of physics in order to solve problems in the field of biomedical engineering.
Business
You will know the properties of biomaterials for their correct use in biomedical engineering projects.
Electrical systems
You will be able to apply electrical and electronic engineering for the construction of medical and prosthetic devices.
Medicine
Human anatomy
You will know the basic concepts of human anatomy so that you are able to develop solutions in the biomedical engineering field.
General pathology
You will acquire the knowledge required of medical conditions in order to develop solutions in the field of biomedicine.
Medical units
You will be able to manage hospital facilities, identifying the methods and tools needed for ongoing improvement.
Ageing
You will have the ability to describe and develop solutions of a social or scientific nature in the field of Ageing.
Technology
Biomechanics
You will be able to design, develop, implement and maintain medical devices used for diagnosis and treatment.
Technological equipment
Understanding and analysing the operation and specific characteristics of different medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment
Robotics
You will acquire the necessary skills for designing, developing and installing automation systems in medical equipment.
Medical Imaging Systems
You will know the set of techniques and processes used to create images of the human body for clinical purposes.
Medical equipment
You will be able to design and develop medical equipment and install it for use in the healthcare sector.
Skills
Entrepreneurship
You will acquire the foundations for creating and managing your own entrepreneurial project.
Communication
You will have the ability to produce scientific reports using clear, concise language.
Innovation
You will gain the techniques you need to identify opportunities and develop innovative ideas.
Team and project management
You will develop the skills required to manage and direct work teams.
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You will learn through practical training
From the outset, you will have the opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge towards the resolution of real problems. Hands-on learning that will enable you to gain professional experience while studying for your Degree.
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KEY
- BT: Basic Training
- C: Compulsory
- OP: Optional
- T: Thesis
- B: Basque
- S: Spanish
- E: English
1st Year • 1st semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | Mathematics I | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Chemistry | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Fundamentals of computing science | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Physics I | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Methodological foundations | C | 6 | B |
| | Total | | 30 | |
1st Year • 2nd semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | Mathematics II | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Biology | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Graphic expression I | C | 6 | S |
| PDF | Physics II | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Business | BT | 6 | B |
| | Total | | 30 | |
2nd Year • 3rd semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | Human anatomy and physiology I | BT | 6 | B |
| PDF | Fundamentals of electronics | C | 3 | B |
| PDF | Biomechanics | C | 4,5 | S |
| PDF | Biomaterials I | C | 3 | B |
| PDF | Medical instrumentation, prostheses and implants | C | 3 | S |
| PDF | Development technology | C | 3 | S |
| PDF | Graphic expression II | C | 4,5 | S |
| Optional Offer 2nd year 1rd semester |
| PDF | English I: Scientific and technical english | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | English II: Communication skills in english | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Euskara I: Euskara for science and technique | OP(*) | 3 | B |
| PDF | History of science and technology | OP(*) | 3 | B |
| PDF | Prevention, safety and health in the workplace | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Efficient team working | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Sustainable development and environmental ethics | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Job training and orientation | OP(*) | 3 | S |
| PDF | Writing of scientific-technical texts | OP(*) | 3 | S |
| PDF | Ethics of engineer | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | University cooperation for a better world | OP(*) | 3 | B |
| PDF | Professional placement I | OP(*) | 3 | B, S, E |
| | Total | | 30 | |
* The student must choose from the optional subjects to reach the required 30 ECTS.
2nd Year • 4th semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | Mathematics III | C | 3 | B |
| PDF | Biomaterials II | C | 6 | B |
| PDF | Human anatomy and physiology II | C | 6 | B |
| PDF | Biomedical signal and image processing | C | 6 | B |
| PDF | Biomedical signal processing and control | C | 4,5 | B |
| PDF | Physics II | C | 3 | B |
| Optional Offer 2nd year 2th semester |
| PDF | English I: Scientific and technical english | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | English II: Communication skills in english | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Euskara II: Oral communication in euskara | OP(*) | 3 | B |
| PDF | Efficient decision making | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | History of science and technology | OP(*) | 3 | B |
| PDF | Prevention, safety and health in the workplace | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Sustainble dewvelopment aand enviromental ethics | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Job training and orientation | OP(*) | 3 | S |
| PDF | Writing of scientifif-technical texts | OP(*) | 3 | S |
| PDF | Ethics of engineer | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | University cooperation for a better world | OP(*) | 3 | B |
| PDF | Professional placement II | OP(*) | 3 | B, S, E |
| | Total | | 30 | |
* The student must choose from the optional subjects to reach the required 30 ECTS.
3rd Year • 5th semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Langauge |
| PDF | Development of medical equipment | C | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Mechanical design of medical equipment | C | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Medical technological equipment | C | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Control technology and robotics | C | 6 | E |
| PDF | Medical imaging systems | C | 6 | E |
| Optional Offer 3rd year 1th semester |
| PDF | 21st century challenges | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Introduction to the teaching of engineering | OP(*) | 4,5 | B |
| PDF | Industrial sustainability | OP(*) | 4,5 | S |
| PDF | Food science and technology | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Finances | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Computational mathematics laborategy | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Computer vision | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Data analysis | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Introduction to additive manufacturing | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Calibration of measurement equipment | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Profesional placement III | OP(*) | 4.5 | E |
| PDF | Internships for DUAL pathway I | OP(*) | 4.5 | E |
| | Total | | 30 | |
* The student must choose from the optional subjects to reach the required 30 ECTS.
3rd Year • 6th semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | Information systems in healthcare | C | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Biomedical image processing | C | 3 | B |
| PDF | Hospital engineering | C | 4,5 | B |
| PDF | Medical certifications and standards | C | 4,5 | B |
| PDF | General pathology | C | 6 | B |
| PDF | Data processing | C | 3 | E |
| Optional Offer 3rd year 2th semester |
| PDF | 21st century challenges | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Introduction to the teaching of engineering | OP(*) | 4,5 | B |
| PDF | Industrial sustainability | OP(*) | 4,5 | S |
| PDF | Food science and technology | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Finances | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Computational mathematics laborategy | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Computer vision | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Data analysis | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Introduction to additive manufacturing | OP(*) | 4,5 | E |
| PDF | Calibration of measurement equipment | OP(*) | 3 | E |
| PDF | Profesional placement IV | OP(*) | 4.5 | E |
| PDF | Internships for DUAL pathway II | OP(*) | 4.5 | E |
| | Total | | 30 | |
* The student must choose from the optional subjects to reach the required 30 ECTS.
4th Year • 7th semester
| | Optional modules | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | New technologies and decision making in vuca environments | OP(*) | 15 | S, E |
| PDF | Silver economy and supporting technologies | OP(*) | 15 | S, E |
| PDF | Sustainable Technological Entrepreneurship Skills | OP(*) | 15 | S, E |
| PDF | Product design | OP(*) | 15 | S |
| PDF | Sustainable engineering | OP(*) | 15 | S, E |
| PDF | Functional prototyping | OP(*) | 15 | B, S |
| PDF | Simulation of multiphysics problems in engineering | OP(*) | 15 | B, S |
| PDF | Smart industry | OP(*) | 15 | B |
| PDF | Robotics and industrial automation | OP(*) | 15 | S |
| PDF | Industrial production | OP(*) | 15 | S |
| PDF | Industrial Technologies I | OP(*) | 15 | B |
| PDF | Industrial Technologies II | OP(*) | 15 | B, S |
| PDF | Design and development of digital products | OP(*) | 15 | S, E |
| PDF | Commercial process and sales | OP(*) | 15 | S, E |
| PDF | Fundamentals of energy systems | OP(*) | 15 | B |
| PDF | Work experience I | OP(*) | 15 | B, S, E |
| PDF | Internships for DUAL pathway III | OP(*) | 15 | B, S, E |
| PDF | Work experience II | OP(*) | 15 | B, S, E |
| PDF | Internships for DUAL pathway IV | OP(*) | 15 | B, S, E |
| | Total | | 30 | |
4th Year • 8th semester
| | Subject | Type | ECTS | Language |
| PDF | Work experience III | OP | 6 | B, S, E |
| PDF | Healthcare Technology Practices | C | 12 | B, S, E |
| PDF | Internships for DUAL pathway V | OP | 18 | B, S, E |
| PDF | Thesis | T | 12 | B, S, E |
| | Total | | 30 | |
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