Master in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is a two-year master's program taught in English at Politecnico di Milano, in Milano, Italy. This interdisciplinary field applies engineering principles to problems in medicine and biology, aiming to develop devices, systems, and methods that support diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Typical subjects include biomechanics, medical imaging, biomaterials, physiological modeling, and the design of medical devices ranging from diagnostic equipment to implants and prosthetics. Students learn how engineering tools such as signal processing and mechanical design are adapted to work safely and effectively within the human body or in clinical settings, and they typically study the biological and physiological principles needed to understand how these technologies interact with human tissue and organ systems. The discipline sits between engineering, biology, and clinical medicine, requiring students to understand both the technical constraints of device design and the biological context in which these devices operate. Coursework often includes laboratory work with medical imaging systems, biomechanical testing, or device prototyping, alongside more theoretical study of human physiology and materials suited for medical applications. Graduates of biomedical engineering programs typically find roles as biomedical engineers within medical device companies, hospitals, research institutions, and regulatory bodies overseeing medical technology, working on the design, testing, or maintenance of equipment used in clinical care. Others pursue further research in areas such as prosthetics, imaging technology, or biomaterials. Delivered in English at Politecnico di Milano, the program brings an international cohort of students into a field that connects engineering rigor with direct application to human health.