Master of Science in Biomaterial Engineering for Medicine

Master of Science in Biomaterial Engineering for Medicine is one of 4 English-taught Materials Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 2 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 2 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

The MSc in Biomaterial Engineering for Medicine at DTU brings materials science, engineering, biology and medicine together. You learn to design, characterise and evaluate materials with human health in mind, and to understand how a material's properties shape its interaction with biological systems. That knowledge feeds directly into drug delivery, cell-based therapies and diagnostic technologies.

What you study

The programme pairs a strong theoretical base with experimental work. You investigate materials at the molecular level and study their formulation, characterisation and biological evaluation. The point is to see how advances in materials become healthcare applications. Much of the learning is hands-on: laboratory work and group projects put theory into practice, and you tackle healthcare challenges alongside students from different academic backgrounds.

You can shape the degree through four specialisations:

• Diagnostics Technology Engineering: biomarkers, microfluidics, sensors and biomaterials, and how they combine in technologies that analyse biological samples, with a focus on faster, more precise diagnostic methods for personalised medicine.
• Drug Delivery Systems Engineering: controlling formulation, transport and release of a drug, plus knowledge of the preclinical development of new drug delivery systems.
• Healthcare Materials Engineering: materials chemistry and material-tissue interactions, with skills in analysing materials for medical devices, implants and other health technologies.
• Cell Therapy: stem cells, immune cells and mammalian cell technology, and how living cells can be used as therapeutic tools in regenerative and immune-based treatments.

How the programme is organised

The degree offers a high degree of flexibility, so you can specialise in areas that match your interests and career plans while keeping a strong foundation in biomaterial engineering. Teaching mixes theory with laboratory work and group projects, and you collaborate with students from other academic backgrounds. DTU also offers an Industry Master of Science option across all its master's programmes, which lets you combine work and study and apply your academic knowledge in a real setting.

Who it suits

This programme suits someone who wants to work at the border between engineering and the life sciences. You should be comfortable with materials science and curious about biology and medicine. The interdisciplinary setup means you develop the skills to communicate with specialists in both engineering and the life sciences, and to approach health challenges from different perspectives. If you like laboratory work and group projects, the hands-on style will fit.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. Admission requirements and selection criteria are set out on the programme's Prerequisites page, and the application procedure for MSc programmes at DTU is explained on DTU's application pages. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from outside Denmark can get guidance from DTU's International Admissions Office. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. To apply, follow the instructions on DTU's application procedure page. You can also explore DTU's Honours Programmes if you want a particularly demanding study track.

Master’s applications go straight to Technical University of Denmark, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.