Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
When technology is put to work for healthcare.
What is the Degree in Biomedical Engineering?
The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Comillas ICAI is an official four-year degree programme (240 ECTS) delivered through face-to-face teaching in Madrid. This biomedical engineering degree combines training in engineering, electronics, computer science and health sciences to produce professionals capable of developing cutting-edge medical technology: from diagnostic devices andmedical robotics to personalised medicine systems and hospital management. The programme stands out for its practical approach, featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, direct links with healthcare companies and clinical settings, and opportunities forinternational exchange programmes with universities in the US, Europe and Asia. Career prospects in biomedical engineering span clinical engineering, biomedical research, specialist healthcare consultancy and medical robotics, within a sector characterised by growing demand and competitive salaries in Spain.
The degree programme emphasises a practical approach and the use of state-of-the-art laboratories, with a focus on real-world cases, specific applications and strong links with companies in the sector as well as clinical and healthcare settings.
- CentersEngineering (Comillas ICAI)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityIn person
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats90
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Registration
1.968,90€Monthly
1.635,90€During
9 monthsTotal
16.692,00€
What sets us apart?
- An interdisciplinary programme combining engineering, electronics, computer science and health sciences with a practical approach and state-of-the-art laboratories
- Direct links with companies in the healthcare sector and real-world clinical settings
- International exchange agreements (USA, Europe, Asia)
- Diploma in Personal, Communication and Professional Skills
- Based in Madrid, Spain’s largest hub for hospitals, research centres and medical technology companies.
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering / GIB 26
1st Term
Credits
- Señales y Sistemas
6.0 ECTS
- Biomateriales
6.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de IA
7.5 ECTS
- Neurociencia
3.0 ECTS
- Anatomía y Fisiología
7.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
- Bioestadística
6.0 ECTS
- Electrónica
6.0 ECTS
- Mecánica Medios continuos
7.5 ECTS
- Fundamentos Gráficos y de diseño en Ingeniería Biomédica
3.0 ECTS
- Patología y Terapias
6.0 ECTS
- Proyecto Retos I
1.5 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
- Fundamentos de Tecnologías y Procesado de Imagen Médica
6.0 ECTS
- Instrumentación y Sensores Biomédicos
6.0 ECTS
- Diseño de Prototipos Biomédicos
6.0 ECTS
- Biomecánica
6.0 ECTS
- Machine Learning
6.0 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
- Procesamiento y Análisis de Imagen Médica para Diagnóstico
6.0 ECTS
- Ingeniería de Tejidos y Materiales Avanzados
4.5 ECTS
- Procesado de Señales biomédicas
6.0 ECTS
- Bioética y Regulación
6.0 ECTS
- Proyecto Retos II
1.5 ECTS
- Optativa de itinerario
6.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
- Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica
6.0 ECTS
- Gestión Empresarial y Hospitalaria
6.0 ECTS
- Fabricación e Impresión 3D en Biomedicina
6.0 ECTS
- Robótica Médica
6.0 ECTS
- Optativa de itinerario
6.0 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
- Optativa de itinerario
6.0 ECTS
- Optativa complementarias
18.0 ECTS
- Trabajo Fin de Grado
6.0 ECTS
Itinerario Inteligencia Artificial
Credits
- Deep Learning
6.0 ECTS
- Introducción a la IA Generativa
6.0 ECTS
- Big Data y Almacenamiento Cloud en Salud
6.0 ECTS
Itinerario Diseno y Biomecánica
Credits
- Imagen Médica y Modelado 3D
6.0 ECTS
- Simulación Computacional
6.0 ECTS
- Diseño de Dispositivos Médicos
6.0 ECTS
Itinerario Instrumentación
Credits
- Microprocesadores
6.0 ECTS
- Sistemas Electrónicos
6.0 ECTS
- Diseño de Dispositivos Médicos
6.0 ECTS
Optativas complementarias
Credits
- Prácticas Académicas Externas
6.0 ECTS
Annual, 1st or 2nd Term
Credits
- Compulsory
- Critical Thinking
1.5 ECTS
- Electives (*)
- Personal Communication
1.5 ECTS
- Communication in Engineering
1.5 ECTS
Annual, 1st or 2nd Term
Credits
- Compulsory
- Ignatian Leadership
1.5 ECTS
- Electives (*)
- Personal Brand
1.5 ECTS
- Professional Development
1.5 ECTS
Annual, 1st or 2nd Term
Credits
- Compulsory
- Learning- Service
1.5 ECTS
- Electives (*)
- Workshops on Culture, Current Affairs, and Critical Thinking
1.5 ECTS
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Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work experience placements.
Use engineering to advance medicine, transform healthcare and improve people’s lives.
Career Prospects
Here are some of the career opportunities available to biomedical engineers:
Clinical engineering
Hospital and Technology Management
Biomedical research
Consultancy specialising in healthcare
Medical robotics
Personalised medicine
International experience
Students on this program will be able to undertake international placements as exchange students thanks to the agreements that Comillas ICAI has with some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, Europe and Asia in the field of engineering.
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever subject you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your degree that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your degree and tailored to your professional field.
Useful resources
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Admissions and scholarships
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas
Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you want to join Comillas.
Enrolment formalities
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online account.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial means; each academic year, the university invests significant resources in scholarships and financial aid. This effort is funded through the university’s own resources and contributions from the Comillas University Foundation, but also thanks to donations from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering will be governed by current regulations on access to and admission for official university undergraduate programmes and by the university’s own admission rules.
As a recommended entry profile, it is advised that candidates have completed the Bachillerato in the Science and Technology stream, preferably with a background in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as these subjects provide a suitable foundation for tackling the scientific and technological subjects of the Bachelor's Degree.
Students who have completed Higher-Level Vocational Training Courses may also gain entry to the Bachelor's Degree programme, in accordance with the legally established admission routes. Due to their relevance to the Bachelor's Degree's content, those related to the fields of Healthcare, Chemistry, Electricity and Electronics, Computing and Communications, or Mechanical Engineering may be particularly suitable.
The main personal and academic characteristics that make up the recommended entry profile are:
- An interest in science, technology and their application in the field of health.An aptitude for mathematical, scientific and logical reasoning and for problem-solving.
- An interest in understanding how the human body works and in applying engineering knowledge to address biomedical needs.
- Ability to analyse and synthesise information.
- Ability to learn, work and organise.
- A sense ofresponsibility when working independently and a willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- A willingness to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems and situations.
- Curiosity, initiative and an interest in technological innovation and its applications in medicine and healthcare.
Where to find us
We’re right in the heart of Madrid, in an area brimming with amenities and things to do. Do come and visit us.
Address:
Calle Alberto Aguilera 25 – 28015 Madrid
Underground:
Argüelles (lines 2, 3 and 6)
Ventura Rodríguez (line 3)
San Bernardo (line 2)
Bus (EMT):
Lines 1, 2, 21, 44, 74, 133 and C
BiciMAD
Station 47 – Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado 24
Get ready at our pre-university campus
Comillas Pontifical University offers those wishing to begin their studies next academic year the opportunity to get a first taste of university life and get off to a good start at university.
This pre-university programme consists of modules that you can choose according to your needs and your chosen Degree. It will enable you to consolidate your knowledge before starting your Degree and to successfully enter the university world in the most enjoyable and educational way possible. A whole team of lecturers from the university itself are dedicated to delivering the programme in a fully university-like environment.
Faculty of teachers
The lecturers at Comillas ICAI represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
Quality and regulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme at Comillas ICAI can work in clinical engineering, hospital and technology management, biomedical research, specialist healthcare consultancy, medical robotics and personalised medicine. They also have access to roles in medical device design, bioinformatics and medical imaging in hospitals, research centres, and pharmaceutical and healthcare technology companies.
An ageing population, the digitalisation of healthcare and the rise of medical robotics and personalised medicine are driving demand for biomedical engineers in Spain and Europe. The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Comillas ICAI prepares students for this market through a practical approach, state-of-the-art laboratories, direct links with clinical settings and international exchange programmes with universities in the US, Europe and Asia.
The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering at Comillas ICAI lasts four years (240 ECTS), is taught on-campus in Madrid and includes practical training in state-of-the-art laboratories, work placements in companies and clinical settings, and a Diploma in Personal and Professional Skills.