Q: What is the legal basis of the program?
A: The MSc in Biomedical Engineering is regulated by the Joint Degree Ordinance between the University of Basel, Faculty of Medicine, and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), School of Life Sciences.
The study regulation defines admission, structure, assessment, and graduation procedures.

Q: How many credits are required?
A:The program comprises 120 ECTS. Credits are divided among basic, track, elective, and thesis modules according to the official curriculum.

Q: Which institutions are responsible?
A: Teaching and supervision are jointly carried out by both institutions. The Program Committee Biomedical Engineering oversees academic quality and examinations.

Q: Who can be admitted?
A: According to the study regulation, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, or medical discipline from a recognized university.

Q: How do I apply?
A: This Joint Degree MSc in Biomedical Engineering starts in the autumn semester. The application deadline is on the 30th of April. Please apply here.

Q: Are there specific English certificates needed?
A: The study regulation specifies that instruction and examinations are in English. No additional language examination is required beyond general university admission rules. To successfully pursue the degree courses, students are advised to have attained language skills at Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages before the beginning of this Joint Degree MSc in Biomedical Engineering.

Q: Are there scolarships available for foreign students?
A: There are no scholarships available for foreign students, students are generally supported by their parents. However, here you should find out what scholarships you are eligible for in your home country.
While student life in Switzerland is a bit more expensive, the fees of the university are relatively low. Please find more information on the budget for students here.

Q: What are the tuition fees?
A: The tuition fee per semester is 850.00 CHF plus 10.00 CHF for the student’s association: 
Please find further information on tuition fees here.

Q: How is the degree structured?
A: The curriculum (study regulation § 8 ff.) is divided into:

• Compulsory modules (basic) – common foundations in biomedical engineering
• Track and Specialization modules – selected from the defined focus areas
• Elective modules – freely chosen from the approved list
• Master’s thesis or master’s project – final independent research or development work

All module choices and sequences must comply with the officially published Joint Course Catalogue.

Q: What are the Tracks and Specialization?
A: The official curriculum defines two tracks:

• Medical System Engineering
• Biomaterials Science & Engineering

which are then followed by four possible specializations:

• Computer- and Robot-Assisted Medicine
• Image Acquisition & Analysis
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologies
• Implants & Regenerative Technologies

Q: What degree is awarded?
A: Upon successful completion of 120 ECTS and all assessments: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel and FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland.

Q: Who signs the diploma?
A: The diploma and transcript are jointly issued and signed by both institutions’ deans.