Double Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering and Telecommunications Systems and Services Engineering

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Rovira i Virgili University

Program Overview

This Double Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering and Telecommunications Systems and Services Engineering at Rovira i Virgili University (URV) lets you earn two full degrees in just five years, blending cutting-edge telecom tech with life sciences to meet the growing demand for engineers who bridge health and communications. It's perfect for students passionate about innovation—like you, if you're excited by smart health devices, data-driven medicine, or connected cities—who want a versatile profile that opens doors in high-demand fields.

Curriculum structure
Year 1 builds your foundation in core sciences and engineering basics, helping you grasp how physics, math, and intro biology underpin both telecom and biomedical worlds. You'll dive into subjects like Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry, setting you up to tackle real-world problems from day one with a solid scientific toolkit.

Year 2 ramps up with electronics and signals, where you'll explore how circuits and data transmission link to human biology. Key modules include Electronics, Signals and Systems, and Human Anatomy, giving you hands-on skills to analyze bio-signals or design basic communication networks.

Year 3 shifts toward specialized telecom and biomed integration, teaching you to process medical images and build networks. You'll study Digital Communications, Biomedical Signal Processing, and Medical Imaging Systems, applying them to projects that feel like the future of healthcare tech.

Year 4 deepens ICT applications in health, from networks to biotech interfaces, preparing you for complex systems. Courses like Computer Networks, Bioinstrumentation, and Embedded Systems let you prototype devices that connect patients to the cloud seamlessly.

Year 5 caps it off with advanced projects and electives, synthesizing everything into capstone work on innovative health-telecom solutions. You'll tackle Final Degree Project in Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Telecommunications Services, and professional internships, launching you ready to innovate.

Focus areas: Telecommunications infrastructure (big data, IoT, smart cities), biomedical applications (signals, imaging, bioinstrumentation), and interdisciplinary health tech integration.

Learning outcomes: Broad transversal knowledge in ICT, telecom systems, and biomedicine; ability to design health-comms solutions; skills for high-growth sectors like embedded systems and intelligent health tech.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Fully adapted to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) for quality and mobility; delivered by URV's accredited School of Engineering and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Reputation (employability rankings): URV grads in engineering fields boast strong employability, with this program's unique profile targeting booming ICT-health sectors where pros are scarce—think 100% alignment with EHEA standards and research ties boosting your edge.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), our Double Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering and Telecommunications Systems and Services Engineering puts practical skills front and center, so you're not just studying theory—you're building real-world expertise through hands-on work in state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. You'll dive into innovative projects blending telecom tech like ICT and signals with biomedicine, guided by professors active in national and European research on health applications, big data, IoT, and more. This setup gives you cutting-edge tools and collaborative spaces designed for the latest in engineering and health sciences.

Here's what makes the experiential learning truly stand out for this program: targeted facilities and opportunities that prepare you for high-demand careers right away:

- Advanced laboratories at the School of Engineering for telecommunications systems, signal processing, and biomedical applications, where you'll experiment with real telecom and health tech integrations.
- Research-driven projects led by professors involved in European ICT and medicine initiatives, focusing on practical applications like intelligent cities, embedded systems, and health data innovations.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Engineering and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, including shared subjects for balanced training in engineering labs and health sciences environments.
- Mobility and exchange programs coordinated specifically for this double degree, opening doors to international research and practical experiences abroad.

This hands-on focus is why graduates land roles in booming sectors like ICT for healthcare and biomedicine—imagine tackling real challenges in big data or precision medicine from day one. Applying is straightforward, and with two degrees in just five years, it's a smart move for your future.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Why This Program Stands Out

This double degree combines two high-demand fields in one streamlined five-year program, positioning you at the intersection of healthcare technology and digital innovation. You're looking at training from two specialized centers—the School of Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences—which means you get world-class instruction in both disciplines without the typical six-year commitment of studying them separately.

The need for professionals who bridge these worlds is real and growing. Companies and healthcare institutions are actively seeking engineers who understand telecommunications *and* biomedical applications, whether that's designing remote patient monitoring systems, developing medical imaging software, or creating IoT solutions for smart hospitals. This degree makes you exactly the kind of candidate employers want.

How You'll Build Real, Practical Skills

At URV, you won't just sit in lectures—you'll get hands-on experience from day one through collaboration with faculty who are actively involved in national and European research projects in ICT, medicine, and telecommunications applications to health. The curriculum is deliberately modern and innovative, designed to keep you working with current technology and real-world problems rather than outdated case studies.

The program emphasizes applied learning across multiple dimensions:

- Research opportunities through faculty involvement in active research projects combining telecommunications, biomedicine, and health technology
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Engineering and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, giving you exposure to both technical and clinical perspectives
- Big data, embedded systems, and IoT applications integrated into your coursework—skills directly applicable to intelligent cities, medical device development, and healthcare data systems
- Innovation-focused curriculum that incorporates telecommunications technologies applied to health sectors and biomedical engineering challenges requiring signal processing and communications solutions
- Academic mobility and exchange opportunities specifically coordinated for students in this double degree program, allowing you to study abroad and gain international experience

For detailed information about URV's facilities, laboratories, libraries, and research institutes available to engineering and biomedical students, visit the School of Engineering's main course page and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences resources through the university's bachelor's degree portal.