The multi-disciplinary Bioengineering Programme allows students to apply the tools of engineering, computer science, and physical sciences to their study of biological processes. It addresses several major research foci and is supported with state-of-the-art research facilities.

Research Foci

Biological Information

Engineering Investigates issues associated with new computation concepts and tools involved in medical imaging. Research can also be extended to other data-driven areas, such as health analytics, bioinformatics, protein structure prediction, drug design, and systems biology.... [-]

Master in Bio-Inspired Engineering

Learning from nature for engineering - that is the goal of this international Master's degree program (MSc) taught in English. Nature offers a myriad of solutions to engineering problems. Over the course of four semesters, this program focuses on the implementation of numerous nature-inspired innovations into new technologies and sustainable products and offers an exciting overview of all core areas of biomimetics.

Biomimetics is the process of utilizing natural constructions, processes, and developmental principles by transforming them into systemically engineered solutions that - without nature as a role model - we would not usually think of ourselves. While biomimetics as an interdisciplinary research field is still fairly new, it has four billion years of evolutionary mechanism optimization to show for. Considering the vast bio-cosmos' diversity and the complexity behind the necessary adaptations of systems to the environment, the tremendous potential that biomimetics has to offer to deal with the most pressing issues our society currently faces becomes evident. Through the symbiosis of a biological perspective on one hand and a natural science and engineering perspective on the other, this Master's degree program builds a cross-functional bridge founded on the graduate’s core competencies and hands-on experience.... [-]

Requirements specific to the bioengineering program include:

A bachelor's degree, GPA of 3.0 or better, in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or another technical field from an accredited institution Successful completion of calculus I, II, and III, and differential equations At least one course in biology For non-engineering undergraduate degrees, we look for coursework indicating an aptitude for bioengineering. High marks in related undergraduate courses such as molecular biology and physical chemistry would indicate such aptitude. Applicants who do not have an adequate background in engineering science will be required to take ENPM672, Fundamentals of Thermal Systems, in their first semester. [-]

Qualification awarded: Master in Bioengineering and Nanotechnology *Type of training: MasterMethodology: PresencialPlace of development: Bogotá, DCEstimated duration: 4 semestersAcademic credits: 50Value per credit: $ 645,000 (2019)Registration fee : $ 9,030,000 (for first semester students)

* Awarded jointly with the University Foundation of Health Sciences (FUCS)

20% discount for students in the first semester in the 2019-1 cycle. From the second semester, the student will be eligible for benefits for belonging to the unicentralist family and / or the FUCS, as well as through inter-institutional agreements.

Schedule of classroom classes:

Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The classes are held at U. Central and FUCS facilities.... [-]