Dual Degree in Biomedical Engineering + Telecommunication Systems Engineering

5 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

CEU San Pablo University

Program Overview

This pioneering dual degree combines two complementary engineering disciplines in just five years, positioning you at the intersection of healthcare technology and connectivity—one of the fastest-growing fields in innovation. You'll gain comprehensive training to design medical devices, build telecommunications infrastructure, and develop cutting-edge solutions like patient telemonitoring systems that are reshaping how we deliver care.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1-2: Foundation in Core Engineering Disciplines

Your first two years establish the technical backbone shared by both fields. You'll dive deep into electronics, signal processing, and computing—the foundational pillars that unlock both biomedical and telecommunications engineering. These courses build your problem-solving toolkit, equipping you with the mathematical and technical skills needed to tackle complex engineering challenges in either domain.

Year 3-4: Specialized Technical Knowledge

As you progress, you'll develop expertise in measuring and interpreting biological and medical quantities, learning the principles and techniques used in clinical settings. Simultaneously, you're mastering telecommunications systems design and implementation, ensuring you can operate infrastructure and develop products at a professional level. This is where the program's unique advantage becomes clear—you're not studying two separate degrees sequentially, but rather two interconnected disciplines that inform and enhance each other.

Year 4-5: Professional Application & Internships

The final years transition theory into practice through 360 hours of professional internships across both sectors. You'll spend two 180-hour periods working in leading companies, hospitals, and research centers—partners like IBM, Cisco, and prestigious university hospitals. This dual-track internship approach means you gain real-world experience in telecommunications firms and healthcare environments simultaneously, making you immediately job-ready upon graduation.

Focus Areas

Patient telemonitoring, telecare, teleconsultation, electronic medical records management, biomedical signal processing, telecommunications infrastructure design, and medical device development.

Learning Outcomes

You'll acquire the competencies to design, implement, and operate telecommunications products and infrastructure while developing medical devices that assist in patient treatment and rehabilitation. Your transversal and multidisciplinary vision will enable you to manage complex systems, make high-level decisions, and develop advanced projects in any ICT healthcare environment.

Professional Alignment

The program is bilingual (English-Spanish) with at least 50% of credits taught in English, preparing you for global careers. Upon completion, you'll access roles as biomedical engineers, telecommunications specialists, technical managers at ICT and biomedical companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs. You'll be uniquely positioned for emerging roles at the convergence of both fields—a competitive advantage in the job market.

Reputation & Employability

Universidad CEU San Pablo is the only university in Spain offering this dual degree, reflecting its pioneering status and institutional commitment to innovation. The university's Montepríncipe Campus houses the Institute of Technology, School of Pharmacy, and School of Medicine—creating a unique ecosystem where you'll collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects with medical professionals and technology experts. The program's institutional accreditation through madrid+d and IQAS certification demonstrates quality assurance and recognition within Spain's academic framework.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At CEU San Pablo University, our Dual Degree in Biomedical Engineering + Telecommunication Systems Engineering puts practical skills front and center, so you're not just studying theory—you're building real-world expertise in electronics, signal processing, computing, and biomedical applications like telemonitoring and data acquisition. You'll dive hands-on into designing electronic circuits for biomedicine, analyzing biomedical signals, and deploying telecom networks, all while using cutting-edge tools in our Polytechnic School labs to measure biological quantities and develop telediagnosis systems. This bilingual program (with over 50% in English) multiplies your opportunities with 360 hours of internships split across two 180-hour periods in years four and five, placing you in top companies, hospitals, and research centers in both sectors.

Here's how we make experiential learning come alive for this dual degree:
- Professional internships: 360 total hours (two blocks of 180 hours each) in leading companies, hospitals, or research centers, tailored to biomedical and telecom sectors for direct industry exposure.
- Biomedical Instrumentation labs: Hands-on work with measurement procedures for cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory systems, plus electronic circuits for data acquisition in biomedicine.
- Biomedical Signals processing: Practical filtering, noise removal, and frequency analysis of signals, building skills in real biomedical scenarios.
- Telemedicine projects: Group-based design of telecare, telemonitoring, and telediagnosis systems, including data transmission tech, privacy protocols, and communications.
- Projects in Biomedical Engineering: Dedicated modules (I, II, III) for group problem-solving in dynamical systems, imaging techniques, digital image processing, and data mining in biomedicine.
- Polytechnic School facilities: Specialized labs at the Institute of Technology for electronics, signal processing, photonic technologies, radio frequency, and network programming.

Imagine applying right now to start in September 2026—this dual degree sets you up as a versatile engineer ready for telehealth innovation or ICT leadership.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At CEU San Pablo University, our Dual Degree in Biomedical Engineering + Telecommunication Systems Engineering puts practical skills front and center, so you're not just studying theory—you're building real-world expertise in electronics, signal processing, biomedical instrumentation, and telecom networks right from the start. You'll dive hands-on into designing electronic circuits for data acquisition in biomedicine, analyzing biomedical signals, and developing telemonitoring systems, all using advanced tools in simulation environments that mirror industry standards. This bilingual program (with options in Spanish, English, or both) equips you with 360 hours of internships across leading companies, hospitals, and research centers, split into two 180-hour periods in your fourth and fifth years, giving you a huge edge in both sectors.

Here's how we make experiential learning come alive for this dual degree: through specialized labs, projects, and industry connections tailored to biomedical and telecom engineering.

- Professional Internships: 360 total hours (two 180-hour blocks) in top companies, hospitals, or research centers—perfect for applying telemonitoring, biomedical signals, and network skills in real settings.
- Hands-on Projects: Courses like Projects in Biomedical Engineering (multiple levels), Dynamical Systems, Digital Image Processing, and Network Programming involve group and individual work to design circuits, process signals, and build telecom infrastructures.
- Biomedical and Telecom Labs: Access to facilities for biomedical instrumentation (measuring cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory systems), signal processing (Fourier/Laplace transforms, filtering noise/artifacts), and photonic/radio frequency technologies.
- Specialized Courses with Practical Tools: Telemedicine (data transmission, privacy protocols), Biomedical Signals, Data Mining in Biomedicine, and Decision Support Systems use industry software for simulation, analysis, and telediagnosis.
- Polytechnic School Resources: Part of our Institute of Technology, with dedicated setups for electronics, computing, and bioengineering convergence like patient teleassistance and medical imaging.

This is your chance to graduate ready to lead in innovative fields like health tech and ICT—spots for September 2026 are filling fast, so apply now and let's get you started!