Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering* Madrid

Since Universidad Europea launched its B.D. in biomedical engineering in 2012, students have gone on to enter and excel in the labour market as engineers renowned for their outstanding level of expertise and practical skills.

In 2021, we updated the curriculum to include the latest developments of an industry in a constant state of change: bioinformatics, nanotechnology, biomaterials and tissue engineering or data mining.

You will acquire all the skills you need to become a data scientist and work with big data and the internet of things in the healthcare sector.

Our students take part in at least one practical project every academic year in collaboration with a company operating in the sector such as Medtronic, or with the Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos de Toledo [Toledo National Hospital for Paraplegics].
These projects include:

• ARM – REHAB: in the telerehabilitation treatment for people with a brain injury, a biomechanical report is generated and subsequently serves as a basis for a clinical study of patients so that they do not have to see a doctor in person.
• Heartlight: as part of this system, ECGs are performed without patients having to travel to a hospital or medical centre. The system not only improves doctors' workflow, but also enhances the quality of life of patients.

Universidad Europea offers you the most advanced laboratories and simulation rooms, equipped with the most cutting-edge technology, so that you can get the most out of our innovative academic model:

• Experimental Electronics and Bio-applications Centre.
• Hospital Monitoring Simulation Room.
• Biotechnology Laboratory.
• Robot Learning Lab.
• Mock Hospital Unit. Understanding and learning first-hand about healthcare needs. You will also use virtual reality, the technology of the future, to learn about anatomy and physiology.
• Cisco Network Laboratory.
• Robotics Laboratory with Scorbot and Fanuc robots.
• Electronics, Analogue and Digital Laboratory.
• CRAI Dulce Chacón Library.
• University Accommodation.
• Sports Centre.
• Collaboration with the Mock Hospital Unit of Universidad Europea.

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• CT1: Independent learning: Students are able to choose the most effective strategies, tools and opportunities to independently learn and put knowledge into practice.
• CT2: Self-confidence: Ability to evaluate their own results, performance and skills with the self-determination necessary to complete tasks and meet any objectives.
• CT3: Ability to adapt to new circumstances: being able to evaluate and understand different points of view, taking different approaches to suit the situation.
• CT4: Ability to analyse and synthesise. They are able to break down complex problems into manageable parts and evaluate different options and perspectives to find the ideal solution. Synthesis aims to reduce complexity to better understand it and/or solve problems.
• CT5: Ability to put knowledge into practice, i.e. apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to scenarios that recreate real experiences in the relevant profession.
• CT6: Oral/written communication: the ability to convey and receive information, ideas, opinions, and viewpoints to achieve understanding and prompt action, with oral communication involving words and gestures, and written communication involving writing and/or visual aids.
• CT7: Awareness of ethical values: Ability to think and act in line with universal principles based on the value of a person, contributing to their development and showing commitment to certain social values.
• CT8: Information processing: Ability to seek, choose, analyse and integrate information from diverse sources.
• CT9: Interpersonal relationship skills: Ability to hold positive relationships with other people through assertive verbal and non-verbal communication. This means being able to express or communicate what they want, think or feel without discomforting, offending or harming the feelings of other people.
• CT10: Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit: Ability to undertake difficult or risky actions with resolve. Ability to anticipate problems, propose improvements and persevere in their fulfilment. Willingness to take on and carry out actions.
• CT11: Planning and time management: Ability to set objectives and choose the right means to fulfil them through the efficient use of time and resources.
• CT12: Critical thinking: Ability to analyse an idea, occurrence or situation from different perspectives and adopt their own personal viewpoint of it based on scientific rigour and subjective debate rather than from intuition.
• CT13: Problem solving: Ability to resolve an unclear or complex issue or situation which has no established solution and requires skill to reach a conclusion.
• CT14: Innovation/Creativity: Ability to propose and invent new and original solutions broadening the scope and bringing different aspects to the original problem.
• CT15: Responsibility: Ability to fulfil commitments to themselves and others when undertaking a task and try to meet a range of objectives within the learning process. Ability to face and accept the consequences of actions taken freely.
• CT16: Decision making: Ability to choose between different options or methods to effectively solve varied situations or problems.
• CT17: Teamwork: Ability to integrate and collaborate actively with other people, areas and/or organizations to reach common goals.
• CT18: Use of information and communication technology (ICT): Ability to effectively use information and communication technology such as tools for searching for, processing and storing information, as well as developing communication skills.

• CoEs.1 Basic knowledge of electromagnetism, mechanics and thermodynamics, as applied to the field of biomedical engineering
• CoEs.2 Knowledge of the principles of electrical circuits, as applied to the field of biomedicine
• CoEs.3 Knowledge of the principles of electronics, as applied to the field of biomedicine
• CoEs.4 Applied knowledge of electronic instrumentation.
• CoEs.5 Knowledge of the fundamentals and applications of digital electronics and microprocessors.
• CoEs.6 Ability to independently acquire new knowledge and adapt techniques in order to design, develop and operate biomedical systems and services based on signal processing.
• CoEs.7 Knowledge of sensors and actuators for the purpose of their application in the field of biomedical engineering.
• CoEs.8 Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge on: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential equations and partial derivatives; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimisation.
• CoEs.9 Knowledge and proficient understanding of basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism, and how to apply them to solve problems in the field of engineering.
• CoEs.10 Understand teamwork strategies, leadership and the efficient management of people and working groups.
• CoEs.11 Knowledge and understanding of the ethical and social issues of biomedical engineering applications.
• CoEs.12 Original exercise to be undertaken individually and then presented and defended before a university panel, consisting of a project in the field of biomedical engineering of a professional nature, in which skills acquired during the course are both synthesised and integrated.
• CoEs.13 Present information, ideas, problems, solutions and results to customers/users, suppliers, superiors, etc.
• CoEs.14 Develop skills and abilities that are only acquired through “action” and which are focused on attention to people.
• CoEs.15 Apply and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, in a real-life professional environment.
• CoEs.16 Learn scientific/health terminology in Spanish and English.
• CoEs.17 Be able to write reports in a way that is understandable to other professionals, the media, etc.
• CoEs.18 Knowledge and application of methods of programming, modularisation, and data structure design.
• CoEs.19 Ability to analyse, design and build software applications systematically.
• CoEs.20 Knowledge and application of the characteristics, functionalities and structure of Operating Systems.
• CoEs.21 Knowledge and application of the characteristics, functionalities and structure of computer networks, and the analysis, design and implementation of applications and applications-based services.
• CoEs.22 Knowledge and application of the characteristics, functionalities and structure of databases; and the ability to design database systems
• CoEs.23 Design, develop and maintain information systems and software applications, based on various software engineering methods, while maintaining the required quality levels.
• CoEs.24 Develop an integrated view of cellular functioning, both in terms of metabolism and gene expression; and the ability to identify the activity of the various cellular compartments.
• CoEs.25 Understand the different industrial applications of cell cultures and the measures used to guarantee their biological safety.
• CoEs.26 Learn about and understand the laws and principles of physical-chemical processes. Develop a proficient understanding of chemical formulation and the regulation of chemical reactions. Be aware of the importance of inorganic substances in biological systems. Understand the nature and reactivity of organic compounds.
• CoEs.27 Develop the necessary skills used in chemical laboratories. Understand and develop laboratory experiments by applying the appropriate technology for the synthesis, purification and identification of simple molecules.
• CoEs.28 Develop the necessary skills used in biology and molecular biology laboratories. Understand and develop laboratory experiments by applying the appropriate technology for the purpose of working with different biological systems, as well as for the synthesis, purification, identification and analysis of biomolecules such as nucleic acids.
• CoEs.29 Knowledge of principles and applications of robotic systems
• CoEs.30 Knowledge of the basic principles of incompressible solid mechanics and its application to solving problems in the field of biomedical engineering.
• CoEs.31 Ability to integrate knowledge of biomechanics, electronics, signal analysis and automation into the design of diagnostic and intervention systems, as well as mobility assistance
• CoEs.32 Develop a satisfactory understanding of the concept of business, the institutional and legal framework of business and the organisation and management of business.
• CoEs.33 Learn about and apply legal regulations in laboratories, hospitals and companies.

Members of the Quality Commission of the Degree (CCT)

• Vice-Dean of Undergraduate Studies
• Degree Coordinator
• Department Director
• Students
• Faculty (TFG Coordinator and Internships Coordinator)
• Head of Quality Assurance (Academic Quality and Compliance)
• Academic Advisor
• Academic Director
• Online Tutor (in the case of online degrees)
• Responsible for Evaluation and Learning

Main improvements of the degree

• Improve experiential learning through curricular/integrative projects with companies.
• Improve learning based on enhancing university life through student clubs.
• Improve coordination between professors who teach subjects with project-based learning.
• To have a more specialized faculty.

Main results of the degree

• Dropout rate: 20%.
• Efficiency rate: 100%.
• Graduation rate: 66.7%.
• Employability rate: 100.0%.
• Satisfaction of students with the degree: 3.7
• Satisfaction of professors with the degree: 3.6
• Student satisfaction with faculty: 4.2
• Satisfaction of the PAS with the quality of the School's degrees: 3.9
• Satisfaction of graduates with the degree: 4.3

Process results

• Verification Report 2012
• Monitoring Report 2015
• Follow-up Report 2023
• Modification Report 2015
• Modification Report 2017
• Accreditation Renewal Report 2018
• Modification Report 2020
• Special Follow-up 2021

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