The degree course in Biomedical Engineering provides in-depth training in the disciplines of Information Engineering (mathematics, physics, computer science, signals and systems), which is supplemented with specific content in the areas of life sciences (physiology) and biomedical engineering applications (bioelectronics, measurements, biomedical signals and instrumentation, biomaterials).

Theoretical training is accompanied by examples and applications, with a strong interdisciplinary component.

The lectures are complemented by:

• laboratory experiences on the use of instruments for electrical, mechanical and physiological measurements
• development of software projects for biomedical applications

Biomedical Engineering is a rapidly expanding field, both nationally and internationally.

Most graduates go on to further studies, but the degree opens up interesting career opportunities in industry (production of medical devices, medical-surgical aids, biomaterials for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, assistance and function monitoring; related technical and commercial assistance) and in services (management of biomedical technologies, telemedicine applications, information systems in hospital and rehabilitation facilities).

The application dimension of new technologies and scientific discoveries necessarily passes through dialogue between different disciplines. The course of study in Biomedical Engineering, with its specific training pathway, educates a cross-sectoral, multidisciplinary attitude, naturally inclined towards innovation.

The initial part of the course (first year) provides a basic preparation in the physical-mathematical disciplines that form the foundation of all engineering studies. The methodological-analytical content of the basic teachings aims to develop logical-mathematical reasoning and a quantitative mentality.

In addition to the mathematics, physics and chemistry content, physiology is taught, which forms the basis for the specific bioengineering content.

The second year focuses on the disciplines of information engineering (signals and systems). The basic contents of bioengineering are introduced, to which a large part of the third year is devoted, which also includes laboratory activities.

In particular, the following are provided to students

• elements for understanding the interaction between devices, equipment, instrumentation, materials and biological phenomena
• instruments and methods for the measurement and processing of biomedical data and signals

The course also provides the opportunity to acquire good communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential since the biomedical engineer will often have to act as an interface between professionals with very different skills and cultural backgrounds.

Department of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering - DIBRIS
Administration and Teaching Secretariat
Viale Francesco Causa 13
16145 Genova

Laboratory Rooms and Teachers' Offices
Via All'Opera Pia 13
16145 Genova

How to reach us
From Cristoforo Colombo Airport
From Genoa Brignole railway station
From Genoa Principe train station
From the Genoa West motorway exit
From the Genova Nervi motorway tollbooth

Student Desk
Via Montallegro 1
inside the Villa Cambiaso Park - in front of Aula A7
16145 Genova
+39 010 353 2148
sportello.ingegneria@unige.it

Reference person for teaching
Elena Tortora
+39 010 353 2945
+39 334 1074229

Didactics Staff (for study plans)
Daniela Peghini
+39 010 353 6051
didattica.politecnica@dibris.unige.it