Thesis and Dissertation in Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is committed to fostering innovation and research excellence across all academic levels. Each program includes a mandatory thesis or dissertation component, providing students with the opportunity to engage in supervised research that addresses current challenges in healthcare, medical technology, and human health.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSc) – 6 Credits | Duration: 1 Year

The BSc thesis is a 6-credit, year-long research project undertaken in the final year of the undergraduate program. It allows students to apply core biomedical engineering principles to real-world problems. Projects may involve signal or image analysis, biomedical instrumentation, device prototyping, or data-driven healthcare solutions. The thesis culminates in a written report and oral presentation.

Master’s Thesis (MSc) – 18 Credits | Duration: 1.5 Years

The MSc thesis spans 18 credits and typically takes 1.5 years to complete. It emphasizes independent, in-depth research and advanced problem-solving. Students investigate emerging topics such as artificial intelligence in medicine, biosignal processing, medical imaging, or rehabilitation engineering. The thesis work is expected to demonstrate originality, technical depth, and scientific merit, and is defended before an academic panel.

Doctoral Dissertation (PhD) – 45 Credits | Duration: 3 Years

The PhD dissertation is a 45-credit research endeavor conducted over a minimum of three years. It represents a substantial and original contribution to biomedical engineering knowledge. PhD candidates pursue cutting-edge research in areas like neural engineering, biomedical AI, medical robotics, computational modeling, or tissue regeneration. The dissertation must result in publishable findings and is evaluated through a formal defense before a committee of experts.