In Biomedical Engineering, innovative technologies are developed for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, contributing to improved healthcare and a better understanding of the human body's functioning.
With a flexible and multidisciplinary curriculum, students are encouraged to develop integrative projects using the knowledge acquired and innovative approaches, preparing them to lead the future of the global biomedical industry.
Applications 2025/26
1st Phase: FEB.3 to MAR. 22
2nd Phase: JUN. 2 to JUL.18
Vacancies: 60
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Format: On-site / Daytime
Language: Portuguese or English
Course Coordinator: Célia Reis Henriques, mebm.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt
The program was designed to stimulate creativity, autonomy, and entrepreneurship.
Healthcare Solutions Lead
Roche
"I joined the Integrated Master’s in Biomedical Engineering in 2005. The second phase of the program played a crucial role in my entry into the job market, thanks to the stronger practical focus in my chosen field at the time — medical imaging — and, most importantly, the opportunity to carry out my master’s thesis in a business environment.
I strongly recommend completing the full study cycle with the Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, as it was only in those final two years that I truly understood the potential of the program and the impact it could have on the job market in the short term.
I completed my master’s in December 2010 and entered the job market through the company where I conducted my thesis. I am currently Healthcare Solutions Lead at Roche".
Researcher at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia, EUA)
"I obtained the Integrated Master’s in Biomedical Engineering (MIEBM) at NOVA in 2007. As I had always aspired to an academic career, I pursued a PhD also at NOVA, in collaboration with ISEL (Lisbon) and Duke University Hospital (Durham, USA). During this period, I had the opportunity to develop mathematical models and build microwave antennas for various clinical applications: monitoring physiological processes, drug delivery, and cancer treatment.
I completed my PhD in 2013 and am currently doing a postdoctoral fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia, USA). In addition to conducting research, I am receiving training in Clinical Engineering for cancer treatment using microwave hyperthermia. It has been a journey where Physics and Mathematics are ever-present, but with a strong focus on Medicine and Biology.
At times, I take on the role of an Electrical Engineer, other times a Mechanical Engineer, Biological Engineer, Physics Engineer, Mathematician, Clinical Engineer, and so on. This versatility is, in fact, the hallmark of Biomedical Engineering — and it is highly valued both in clinical and industry settings.
This program at NOVA is very well aligned with the needs of a 21st-century engineer. It provided me with the foundations for my academic career in Biomedical Engineering, but also a new way of thinking thanks to its multidisciplinary nature. I also highlight the excellent professors, the campus, the close student-teacher relationships, and of course, the NOVA classmates and friends who were a constant source of learning and joy.
I can truly say those were the best five years of my life, and I feel privileged to be part of NOVA".
Tuition fee - Portuguese students: 1250€ / year
Tuition fee - Foreign students: 7000€ / year
MASTER’S ACCEPTANCE FEE (in Portuguese only):
Accepted candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of 100 euros within 7 consecutive days from the date of placement. This amount will be deducted from the total tuition fee after enrollment.
Failure to pay within this period will result in automatic exclusion of the candidate. No exceptions or late payments will be accepted. Any payment made after the deadline will not be refunded, and the candidate will remain excluded.
The NOVA University Lisbon reinforces its commitment to equity in higher education by awarding scholarships that promote inclusion and equal opportunities.
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The Physics Department, formally established in 1986, was a pioneer in Portugal in offering degree programs in Physics Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. It currently includes 34 faculty members and over 10 PhD researchers who conduct scientific work in the fields of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Biomedical Engineering, primarily within two research units: LIBPhys and CEFITEC.
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