Around the World
There are hundreds of different universities around the world where you can study biomedical engineering. As a part of the establishment of biomedical engineering in Cambodia, a close cooperation has been developed with the Czech Republic, where it is possible to study bachelor, master and doctoral programmes.
The Czech Republic also offers scholarships for those interested in studying biomedical engineering in the Czech Republic. Details are given here:
SCHOLARSHIPS
Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor‘s Degree Programme
It is a university degree which is part of structured higher education studies according to the Bologna Declaration. It is only possible to be studied full-time with the standard length of study 3 years. Upon graduation, i.e. after a successful defence of a bachelor thesis and passing a final state examination, the graduate obtains a Bachelor’s degree (abbreviated as B.Sc.).
The graduate of the bachelor study program Biomedical technology is practically oriented with a broad technical knowledge in the field of biomedical and clinical technology and with very good language training. Emphasis is put on organizational and communicative skills and teamwork. The students have knowledge and skills to further develop and deepen their expertise as the biomedical and clinical technology develops. Graduates will be able to work in health care facilities within the scope of the following topics, i.e. competencies/responsibilities: work with medical devices, including assistance during examination by imaging methods and during other examinations requiring the cooperation of technicians. They will be able to inspect and maintain instrumentation, including metrology, to keep its records, to carry out activities connected with the operation of medical technology and hospital information systems, to assess failure cases and to prepare the preventative measures, to operate the diagnostic software, participate in acquisition of medical devices including tenders, design medical technology kits and educate health-care staff concerning operation of medical technology and safety at work. These activities, which are closely related to the exercise of the profession in the healthcare sector, are linked to the applicable legislation in this area. Given the ability to engage in research and development, especially of an experimental nature, graduates will also be able to find employment in research institutes, as well as in companies involved in the development, production, certification, sale and servicing of medical equipment, or build-up of programs for medical equipment.
Master‘s Degree Programme
It is a university degree, which is part of structured higher education studies according to the Bologna Declaration. It is only possible to be studied full-time with the standard length of study 2 years. Upon graduation, i.e. after a successful defence of a master thesis and passing a final state examination, the graduate obtains a Master’s degree (abbreviated as M.Sc.).
Graduates with a biomedical engineer qualification are able to operate, inspect and maintain diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and software within the healthcare facility, including assistance to physicians during the examination of patients. They are able to provide activities related to the registration and operation of medical equipment, to evaluate cases of failure and to create concepts of preventative measures against these failures. Graduates can participate in the acquisition of medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, including specification of requirements and carrying out tenders. They are able to train technical staff in the field of medical diagnostics and therapeutic techniques and work safety. Given the ability to engage in developmental and scientific research work, especially of an experimental nature, graduates can also find jobs in companies and institutions involved in the development, production, sale and servicing of medical devices, or creation of software for diagnostic and therapeutic devices and methods intended for health care.
Doctoral Degree Programme
The graduate of the modernized research-oriented doctoral study program Biomedical Engineering will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for creative work in a scientific research team. The graduate will be able to work not only in traditional scientific workplaces such as research institutes or universities, but also in clinics or private companies. Given the development of the economy, it can be expected that even medium-sized companies will start investing in research and development of new equipment, devices, software, etc. The program responds directly to the growing demand for top biomedical professionals.
Examples of Biomedical Engineering schools in Asia
National University of Singapore
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
University of Tokyo
Seoul National University
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Examples of Biomedical Engineering schools in Europe
TU Delft
University College London
RWTH Aachen University
Eindhoven University of Technology
Technical University of Munich
Examples of Biomedical Engineering schools in USA
John Hopkins University
Stanford University
University of California – Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University