Studies
General
From the Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering at Tampere University, you can graduate with either a Master of Science in Technology (MSc, Tech) or a Master of Science (MSc). However, the choice between the MSc (Tech) and MSc degrees is made already during the application phase.
Bioner ry, the student guild for biotechnology students, serves as the subject association for Bachelor of Science (Tech) and MSc (Tech) students in the Degree Program in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering.
Major options in the Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Devices and Systems
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Health Informatics
- Bio- and Environmental Engineering
Major options in the Master of Science (Tech) Degree in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering:
- Medical Physics and Biomedical Instrumentation (based on Biomedical Devices and Systems)
- Biomedical Micro- and Nanodevices (based on Biomedical Devices and Systems)
- Medical Biomaterials and Their Applications (based on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering)
- Biomedical Informatics (based on Health Informatics)
- Industrial Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology (based on Bio- and Environmental Engineering)
You may freely choose your minor subject from Tampere University’s wide selection of minors. More information can be found in our study guide.
Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, MSc (Tech)
The Master’s Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering offers you an international and multidisciplinary study environment, and an opportunity to customize the content of your programme to meet your personal goals and interests. The duration of studies is two years, including 120 ECTS, and is taught in English. The courses emphasize different areas of biomedical engineering, such as tissue engineering or medical device development. In addition, students are able to design and carry out a research plan to test hypotheses, to analyze and interpret the results in the context of the research, and to report the results according to scientific principles, requirements, and ethics related to engineering and life sciences.
For more information, visit the website.
Some general information can also be found here.
Hallopeds
Student representatives in administration, or hallopeds, are student representatives in the administrative bodies of the university. They are independent and full members of an administrative body representing all students of the university, a faculty, or a degree programme. Every member of the student union is eligible to apply for the position. Most bodies use Finnish as an administrative language and fluent Finnish is required! English is used as an administrative language in the Degree programme planninggroups.
Current hallopeds
BBT-planning team:
- Main representatives Henrietta Reunanen and Henna Anttonen
- Alternate representatives Aino Närhi and Markus Parviainen
Course feedback team:
- Main representative Minttu Solante
- Alternate representatives Inka Vanninen
MET steering team:
- Main representative Meeri Härmä
- Alternate representative Sumu Sirén
CEBEP (Chemistry, Environmental, Bio-, Energy, and Process engineering) education team:
- Main representative Ossi Jaatinen
- Alternate representative Roope Härmälä
For more information on hallopeds, you can visit student union office in the Päärakennus building, or contact hallopeds directly via email ([email protected]).
Education specialist and study counsellor
The Education Specialist can assist you, for example, with the recognition of prior studies completed elsewhere, approval of your personal study plan, or if you begin your studies at Tampere University directly at the Master’s level. The Education Specialist for Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering is Minna Uusitalo. She can be contacted by email at [email protected]. You can book an appointment for guidance via this link.
The Study Counsellor can help you, for example, with preparing your personal study plan (HOPS) or your timetable and can answer questions related to your studies. The Study Counsellor can be reached at [email protected]. Currently, the Study Counsellor for the Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering is Laura Sammalisto. Information about office hours is always communicated to students by email.
