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Biomedical Engineering

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Course ID
BME
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

Biomedical Engineering is the bridge between medicine and cutting-edge technology. This interdisciplinary program empowers you to develop life-changing innovations in medical devices, imaging systems, and healthcare solutions.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

·         Graduates are qualified for careers in:
·         Biomedical Equipment Engineer
·         Clinical Technology Specialist
·         Hospital Technical Support and Maintenance Engineer
·         Medical Device Developer
·         Health Informatics and Data Analyst
·         R&D in Biomechanics or Biomedical Robotics

Location Advantage

Tirana is home to a rising health-tech ecosystem, giving students access to clinical partners, tech companies, and start-up accelerators in the Western Balkans region.

Language of Studies The program is offered fully in English, with the option for bilingual Albanian support in the first year.

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BME 101 Calculus I Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
2 BME 103 Physics I Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
3 BME 105 General Chemistry Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 90 3 5
4 BME 107 Cell and Molecular Biology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 BME 109 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Mandatory English B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
6 BME 111 Foreign Language – English I/German I/Italian I Mandatory English D 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BME 102 Calculus II Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 90 3 6
2 BME 104 Physics II Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
3 BME 106 Organic Chemistry Mandatory English A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 BME 108 Biochemistry Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
5 BME 110 Introduction to Programming Mandatory English D 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
6 BME 112 Foreign Language – English II/German II/Italian II Mandatory English D 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BME 201 Linear Algebra Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3 5
2 BME 203 Biomedical Signals and Circuits Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3 5
3 BME 205 Fundamentals of Medical Imaging Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3 5
4 BME 207 Biomechanics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3 5
5 BME 209 Biomedical Instrumentation Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3 5
6 BME 211/BME 213/BME 215 Bio Eng Ethics/ Org Health and Safety/Materials Science Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BME 202 Differential Equations Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3 5
2 BME 204 Electronics Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3.5 5
3 BME 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 BME 208 Probability and Statistics Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 BME 210 Artificial Intelligence Mandatory English D 45 15 0 0 65 2.5 5
6 BME 212/BME 214/BME 216 Bioelectmagn/Bio Optics/Discovery&Design in BioResearch Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 2 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BME 301 Biomaterials Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
2 BME 303 Microfluids and BioMEMs Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
3 BME 305 Biomedical Micro and Nanotechnology Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 90 3 6
4 BME 307 Biomedical Signals and Images Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 115 3.5 7
5 BME 309/BME 311/BME 313 Eng Economics/Human Computer Interaction/Nanomedicine Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BME 300 Biomedical Engineering Design Mandatory English B 40 15 0 0 90 3.5 6
2 BME 302 Tissue Engineering Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 BME 304 Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 BME 320 Professional Practice Mandatory English D 0 15 0 60 100 2.5 7
5 BME 350 Diploma Thesis/Final Exam Mandatory English E 0 15 0 0 160 0.5 7