Master Year 1 in BioMedical Engineering (BME)
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Health Engineering |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Orientation | Research or Industrial R&D |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree on completion of the second year of the Master’s program |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Benefit from a research-focused academic program with close links to the Institut Polytechnique de Paris cutting-edge research laboratories
Asset n°2
Prepare for a stimulating career in research or industrial R&D in the exciting field of biomechanics and biomedical engineering
Asset n°3
Prepare for highly interdisciplinary PhD studies in biomedical engineering at the intersection of mechanics, physics, applied mathematics and life/health sciences
The M1 - BME track provides students with research-intensive training in the application of the physical and engineering sciences to the life sciences, medicine, and health. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in engineering, physical sciences, or applied mathematics and a true desire to contribute to the ongoing revolutionary changes in the life sciences and medicine.
Objectives
- Benefit from a high level of specialization in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering
- Conduct research in a stimulating learning environment
- Communicate with participants from different domains of life science (researchers, engineers, clinicians)
The BME Master has received funding from the French National Research Agency (ANR) through the following grant mechanisms of the France 2030 plan :
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On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains.
| Course name | ECTS / Language |
| Programming in Python | 3 ECTS / English |
| Statistics | 3 ECTS / English |
| Biology and Physiology for Engineers | 3 ECTS / English |
| Journal Club and Grant Writing | 3 ECTS / English |
| Free elective | 3 ECTS / English |
| Course name | ECTS / Language |
| Machine Learning for Biomedical Engineering | 3 ECTS / English |
| Mathematical Modeling of Living Systems | 3 ECTS / English |
| Diagnostics and Treatment | 3 ECTS / English |
| Ethical Considerations in Biomedical Engineering | 3 ECTS / English |
| Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering | 3 ECTS / English |
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites & degree
- Completion of the first year of Master's program (M1) in engineering, physics or applied mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- No prior training in biology is required
Language prerequisites
English language proficiency (minimum B2 level or equivalent).
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency (minimum level of B2 or equivalent)
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
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The M1 - BME track provides students with research-intensive training in the application of the physical and engineering sciences to the life sciences, medicine, and health. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in engineering, physical sciences, or applied mathematics and a true desire to contribute to the ongoing revolutionary changes in the life sciences and medicine.
Objectives
- Benefit from a high level of specialization in the rapidly growing field of biomedical engineering
- Conduct research in a stimulating learning environment
- Communicate with participants from different domains of life science (researchers, engineers, clinicians)
The BME Master has received funding from the French National Research Agency (ANR) through the following grant mechanisms of the France 2030 plan :
| |
On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains.
| Course name | ECTS / Language |
| Programming in Python | 3 ECTS / English |
| Statistics | 3 ECTS / English |
| Biology and Physiology for Engineers | 3 ECTS / English |
| Journal Club and Grant Writing | 3 ECTS / English |
| Free elective | 3 ECTS / English |
| Course name | ECTS / Language |
| Machine Learning for Biomedical Engineering | 3 ECTS / English |
| Mathematical Modeling of Living Systems | 3 ECTS / English |
| Diagnostics and Treatment | 3 ECTS / English |
| Ethical Considerations in Biomedical Engineering | 3 ECTS / English |
| Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering | 3 ECTS / English |
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites & degree
- Completion of the first year of Master's program (M1) in engineering, physics or applied mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- No prior training in biology is required
Language prerequisites
English language proficiency (minimum B2 level or equivalent).
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency (minimum level of B2 or equivalent)
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.