Master in Biomechanical Engineering and Medical Devices
Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences
- Direction
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- Coordination
- Prof. Jose Luis San Román García, Prof. Maria Henar Miguelez Garrido, Prof. Javier Pascau Gonzalez Garzón, Prof. Miguel Marco Esteban
- Language
- Spanish
- Attendance
- On-campus
- Credits
- 60
- Campus
- Madrid - Puerta de Toledo
- Applications
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☛ Places available: 40
- Departments
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Bioengineering Department
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
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The Master in Biomechanical Engineering and Medical Devices has a professional and applied research orientation, with the aim of training specialists capable of developing innovative technological solutions in biomechanics and medical devices. The program responds to the current needs of the healthcare and biomedical sector, promoting the creation of products and technologies that improve the quality of life of patients and the efficiency of treatments.
This master's degree is designed for those who wish to:
- Understand and apply advanced concepts of biomechanics of the locomotor system and the musculoskeletal system's functional anatomy, which is essential for designing and optimizing medical devices and prostheses.
- Analyze and select biomaterials, evaluating their biocompatibility and applicability in developing innovative and personalized medical products.
- Learn advanced techniques of design, manufacturing, and 3D analysis of medical images, which are essential for developing high-precision devices and advanced diagnosis.
- Acquire skills in managing and optimizing processes in the biomedical field, with a vision oriented towards efficiency and sustainability in health systems.
- Integrate testing and measurement techniques for biomechanical assessment and methods for planning and evaluating medical interventions, thus contributing to improving clinical results and personalizing treatment.
- Design safe, ergonomic medical products and devices adapted to current clinical needs, considering current regulations and good manufacturing practices.
- Develop skills in innovation and entrepreneurship to identify and exploit opportunities in the biomedical engineering sector, with a perspective of digitalization and emerging technologies.
- CURRICULUM
- CURRICULUM
📥 │ Syllabus content
Year 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Advanced biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system 6 C 
Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 3 C Biomaterials and biocompatibility 3 C Advanced design and manufacturing techniques 6 C 3D analysis of medical images 6 C Process management and optimization 3 C Innovation and entrepreneurship 3 C Year 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Testing and measurement techniques for biomechanical assessment 3 C Medical treatment planning and evaluation 6 C Ergonomics and safety 6 C Personalized medical devices and clinical applications 3 C Internships 6 C MASTER THESIS Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Master thesis 6 C vacio C) Compulsory: 48 ECTS
Internships: 6 ECTS
Master's Thesis: 6 ECTS
course Programs
- QUALITY
PROGRAMME’S QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Academic Committee of the Master’s programme complies with the SGIC-UC3M and it is responsible for the follow-up, analysis, review, assessment and quality of the program, it contributes with proposals to improve the program and produces the “Memoria Académica de Titulación” (Programme Report).
- CURRICULUM
- FACULTY
UC3M FACULTY
- ÁLVAREZ BLANCO, MARIO
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ARIAS BLANCO, ADRIÁN
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Student
Engineer
- DÍAZ ÁLVAREZ, JOSÉ
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- FUENTES DEL TORO, SERGIO
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Visiting professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA SEVILLA, MONICA
Department of Bioengineering
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- IZQUIERDO GARCÍA, DAVID
Department of Bioengineering
PhD
Brief CV
- MANTECÓN PADÍN, RAMIRO
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MARCO ESTEBAN, MIGUEL
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MIGUÉLEZ GARRIDO, MARÍA HENAR
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MUÑOZ BARRUTIA, ARRATE
Department of Bioengineering
Full Professor
PhD / Engineer
Brief CV
- NIETO SÁNCHEZ, MARÍA JESÚS
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- PASCAU GONZÁLEZ-GARZÓN, JAVIER
Department of Bioengineering
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- REVILLA TORREJÓN, ANTONIO JAVIER
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- RIOS MUÑOZ, GONZALO RICARDO
Department of Bioengineering
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- RUBIO DÍAZ, IGNACIO
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
- RUFO MARTÍN, CELIA
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Student
Engineer
- SANTOS CUADROS, SILVIA
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Visiting Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- VALVERDE MARCOS, BORJA
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD Student
Engineer
Brief CV
- VAQUERO LÓPEZ, JUAN JOSÉ
Department of Bioengineering
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ÁLVAREZ BLANCO, MARIO
- ADMISSION
- ADMISSION
Application
The request must be submitted electronically through our application system. Before beginning the admission process, please read the following information:
Requirements
Graduates in engineering degrees in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and biomedical engineering will have direct access to the master's degree.
Admission criteria
The selection of students will be made on the basis of:
ADMISSION CRITERIA WEIGHTING Academic record and academic curriculum of the access studies 6 Professional or research experience in biomechanics and medical devices or other academic merits (awards, scholarships, fellowships) 1,5 Grades obtained in essential subjects for the master's program 1,5 Motivation, interest and expected dedication to the program by the applicant and recommendation letters 1 Student Profile
As explained above, the degree is aimed at graduates in engineering degrees in the fields of mechanical and biomedical engineering, and may be extended to other equivalent degrees that will be assessed by the master's degree management.
Language requirements
Check the general language requirements required to study a Master’s at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.
students with foreign university degrees
Once admitted to the Master’s program, students holding a university degree from a higher education institution outside the EHEA must provide the diploma, legalized through diplomatic procedures or by The Hague Apostille, for enrollment. They must also submit their transcript of records, including the grade point average, duly legalized.
More information about Legalization of Foreign Documents.
If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.
- ENROLLMENT
TUITION FEES*
Reservation fee: €450
- it will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master’s, and deducted from the first tuition payment
- the reservation fee will only be refunded if the master program is cancelled
60 ECTS in the first academic year:
- EU students: €4,800 (€80/ECTS credit)
- Non EU students: €7,200 (€120/ECTS credit)
NOTE: the indicated public prices do not include in any case, neither the ECTS corresponding to the Formative Complements that the student must take (only master's degrees with previous Formative Complements), nor the cost of issuing the master’s degree certificate.
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* Current fees for the 24/25 academic year, pending approval by the Community of Madrid for the 25/26 academic year.
Additional information
- You may enrol on the master’s degree after completing the admission process and receiving formal confirmation of your acceptance.
- When performing the enrolment you can choose between Full-time enrolment or Part-time enrolment.
- The email address provided upon enrolment will be used for formal communications; students are therefore kindly requested to check their mail regularly.
- Pursuant to the regulations of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a student failing to pay any part of the fees will not be admitted and the enrolment process will be terminated. In cases of cancellation of enrolment due to non-payment, the University may demand the payment of the pending amounts for enrolment in previous academic courses as a prior condition of enrolment.
No diploma or certificate will be issued if a student has any outstanding payments.
- ADMISSION
- SCHOLARSHIPS
UC3M SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
CALL AM01-25/26* │ OPEN
For the academic year 2025-2026 a call has been published for a maximum of 3 scholarships for payment of the net enrolment fees for students accepted into the Master’s, with the following provision:
- 3 scholarships of €1,500
To apply, you must have completed the application for admission to the Master’s.
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Partial resolutions:
- first partial resolution: from February 21, 2025
- second partial resolution: from April 27, 2025
- third and final resolution: from June 20, 2025
* The number of grants and amounts specified in the call, may vary depending on the conditions of the candidates who apply to them, can be even deserted as assessed by the Selection Committee for each program.
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General information on scholarships
For more information on specific scholarships of interest, awarded by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid as well as other agencies or organizations, please refer here:
- PRACTICAL INFORMATION
MASTER’S COURSE SCHEDULE
Check the Master’s schedule (coming soon)
🕒 │ The Master's classes will be held in the AFTERNOON, from 15:30h to 18:45h (to be determined).