Our classification by 71 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Zurich.
Four specialisations organise the degree: Bioelectronics, Bioimaging, Biomechanics and Medical Physics. The elective list shows the spread, from Neural Systems and Optics and Photonics at 6 credits each to Medical Image Analysis, Nanorobotics, Biofluiddynamics and Mechanics of Soft Materials and Tissues.
The Master of Science ETH is taught in English, full-time, and covers 120 ECTS credits over 2 years. Entry is only in the autumn semester. Qualifying bachelor's disciplines include biology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology and chemical engineering. English proof can be IELTS Academic at 7.0 with no subscore below 6.0, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced result of grade B.
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All 71 modules
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ETH ZürichShare here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
About the same as typical: research methods, projects and labs, languages and communication, internship, data and computing, specialist subjects, society, ethics and law, business and management.
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≥ CHF 4,530 first year · 2026/27 · specific applicants · our sum
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| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ch, li · or residence in CH/LI when the entrance qualification was obtained; EU/EFTA wit… | 2026/27 | CHF 730 / semester ≈ €795 |
| Tuition | Other foreign · note: students who do not meet the group 1 criteria | 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester ≈ €2,384 |
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Among 33 similar programmes, in euros / semester
Costs more than 19 of 32 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €2,384.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
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| C1 Advanced 193 · CEFR: C1 · Language: English |
| C2 Proficiency 200 · CEFR: C2 · Language: English |
| TOEFL iBT 5.0 · Note: 100 for exams taken before 21 January 2026 · Language: English |
| IELTS Academic 7.0 · Language: English · Min subscore: 6.0 |
Similar: same level, field and language, Switzerland
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeMaster Biomedical Engineering ETH Zürich | SimilarMaster Materials Science and Engineering ETH Zürich | SimilarMaster Electrical Engineering and Information Technology ETH Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 | CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 30 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 |
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ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
31% free electives · 17% data and computing
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
39% maths and foundations · 23% free electives
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
61% free electives · 19% data and computing
ETH Zürich · ZurichSwitzerland
30% maths and foundations · 23% thesis
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Master Biomedical Engineering is a master's programme in engineering and technology at ETH Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland. It takes 2 years. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 71 modules, of which 68 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (38%), thesis (22%) and data and computing (13%).
It includes a choice of specialisations.
CHF 2,190 / semester · 2026/27 · Other foreign · note: students w…. In euros that is ≈ €2,384.
30 Nov 2026 (Apply by).
English (Requires IELTS Academic 7.0).
2 years.
ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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