Master in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is a master's program taught in English at Politecnico di Torino, in Torino, Italy, running for 2 years. This field applies engineering principles to problems in medicine and biology, covering the design of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and systems that support clinical care and biomedical research. Students typically study biomechanics, biomaterials, and physiology alongside engineering subjects such as signal processing, medical imaging, and control systems. Coursework often addresses how engineering methods are used to model biological systems, design prosthetics and implants, and develop the sensors and instrumentation used in diagnostic and monitoring equipment. Because the discipline connects engineering with life sciences, students also encounter topics like biomedical instrumentation, rehabilitation technology, and the regulatory considerations involved in bringing medical devices to clinical use. Graduates commonly pursue careers with medical device manufacturers, healthcare technology companies, and hospitals, working in roles related to device design, clinical engineering, and biomedical research. Others move into positions focused on medical imaging technology, prosthetics and rehabilitation engineering, or regulatory affairs within the medical technology sector. Some continue toward doctoral research in biomedical engineering or a related field, given the strong link between the discipline and ongoing advances in medical technology. The combination of engineering rigor with an understanding of human physiology makes biomedical engineering a field that requires comfort with both technical design work and biological systems. Delivered in English in Torino, a city with a strong engineering tradition, the program is designed for students who already hold a first degree in engineering, physics, or a related quantitative field and want to apply their technical background to problems in medicine and healthcare over a 2-year master's course.