Major in Biomedical Engineering

The Major in Biomedical Engineering is part of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and offers an interdisciplinary education that integrates knowledge and tools from engineering, medicine, and the biological sciences to develop innovative solutions that contribute to improving people’s health and quality of life.

Through this Major, students develop the skills to analyze and solve complex problems in the field of health by integrating knowledge from various disciplines and applying methodologies from engineering, mathematical modeling, data analysis, and technological development. This training enables them to participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of biomedical technologies that have an impact on research, clinical practice, and industry.

The Biomedical Engineering major has a limited number of openings, so admission is based on a selection process.

This major can be combined with the traditional professional degrees offered by the UC School of Engineering or with the degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, provided that the established academic requirements are met.

Recommended introductory course: IBM1005 – Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

This course provides an overview of biomedical engineering, its main areas of development, and the academic and professional opportunities offered by the major.

Related in-depth minors:
Biomedical Engineering.
Pre-Medicine Track (requires an application process).

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a major in Biomedical Engineering have a solid interdisciplinary background that enables them to join multidisciplinary teams and lead the development of technological solutions for the healthcare sector. They can work at universities and research centers, hospitals, and public and private healthcare networks; in the medical device and biotechnology industries; at public agencies; and at science- and technology-based companies. They can also develop innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives aimed at addressing healthcare challenges.