Undergraduate Degree Programs
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineers combine the problem-solving ability of engineers with the knowledge of the biological and medical fields to develop new solutions for improving human health, healthcare, and quality of life for all people.
Factsheet
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Title: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
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Mode of study: Full-time (6 semesters), part-time (9 semesters)
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Start date: 1 February 2022 (Spring Semester), 2 August 2022 (Fall Semester)
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Application deadline: 30 November 2021 (Spring Semester), 30 April 2022 (Fall Semester)
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ECTS credits: 180 ECTS credits
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Study language: English/German
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Location: Lucerne/Online
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Department: School of Engineering and Computer Science
Contact
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Prof Victor Lagner
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Entry Requirements
Swiss ‘maturité gymnasiale or Swiss professional or specialized ‘maturité’
A-level
Grades AAA in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including:
Five GCSES/iGCSES at Grades A*-C or 9-4
English Language and Mathematics are required at GCSE/iGCSE level with a minimum Grade of C or 4 .
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall with 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.
The course specific requirements are: 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.
We also accept 5 in English Language at Standard level to meet our English language requirements.
Curriculum
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit
Principles of Biomedical Engineering E106600 | 6
Introduction to Biomedical statistics E109600 | 6
Chemistry 1 E1059110 | 4
Quantitative Systems Physiology E1067110 | 5
Biomaterials E1064110 | 5
Design 1 E1046210 | 4
Mechanics E116210 | 8
Materials 1 E120110 | 4
Fluid Mechanics E1049210 | 5
Thermodynamics E121210 | 5
Mathematics 1 MATH1997210 | 8
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit
Principles of Biomedical Engineering E216600 | 6
Quantitative Systems Physiology E2867110 | 6
Biomaterials E2164110 | 6
Numerical Methods & Computing E2014210 | 4
Design 2 E2008110 | 5
Modelling and Simulation E200921 | 4
Structures 2 E2102310 | 5
Data Acquisition & Experimental Methods E2138210 | 4
Materials 2 E2229210 | 4
Project Management E2248110 | 4
Fluid Mechanics 2 E201211 | 4
Mathematics 2 MATH29971 | 8
Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit
Control Engineering E3102110 | 4
Principles of Biomedical Engineering E366600 | 4
Quantitative Systems Physiology E3667110 | 6
Organic Nano materials E3698110 | 6
Biomaterials E3264110 | 6
Individual Project E310031 | 17
Design 3 E310110 | 6
Modelling & Simulation 3 E3001210 | 5
Molecular Biophysics E3201210 | 6
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