Why
study abroad?
Gaining
work and life experience in another country widens the skill base and increases
the chance of finding employment.
It
is also enriching to work with people
from other cultures giving insight into one’s own habits and customs,
and paving the way for mutual transfer skills.
Why study Biomedical Engineering (BME) ?
The
recent technological advancements have resulted in improved efficiency and
efficacy of medical procedure and have largely affected the medical practice.
Consequently the field of BME is undergoing a rapid evolution. This in turns
imposes new challenges for advanced education in this field.
Why
study BME in Patras, Greece?
Patras, the host city of the University, is the capital of
Achaia and the biggest city of the Peloponnese. It is located on the eastern
side of the Patraikos bay, 213 km from Athens. Patras is an important commercial
and
industrial center and the country's gate to the West, its harbor connecting the
whole country with the ports of Western Europe. Its advantageous position, being
within easy reach of famous sights, such as Olympia, Delphi, Epidaurus
and others, has made it a great tourist attraction.
Since 1989, the Dept of
Medical Physics of University of Patras, Greece, has been coordinating a Postgraduate
Programme in BME in collaboration with more than 20 European Universities.
This BME Programme draws expertise from a large multinational academic community
and addresses a respective multinational audience.