Biomedical engineering education in Georgia

Abstract

In the paper Study Program in Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Medical Informatics (MI) in Georgia is described. This program is realized in Georgian Technical University, at Biomedical Engineering Department. Implementation and sustainability activities are presented. The broad fields of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Medical Informatics (MI) are among the most prominent and fastest developing scientific areas. These are considered as key, out of a few, challenges within crucial research and innovation strategies worldwide. Almost every university wanting to be in accordance with a technological progress offers a curriculum in BME&MI at master and doctoral levels, and numerous offer bachelor level degrees as well. Where it is not the case, state and universities authorities are making efforts to open dedicated study programs. Following the evident needs European Commission promotes such actions through its educational strategies and corresponding projects, Tempus being one of these. Department of GTU is one of the participant of BME-ENA—Biomedical Engineering Education Tempus Initiative in Eastern Neighbouring Area, Project Number: 543904-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-GR-TEMPUS-JPCR, is a Joint Project within the TEMPUS IV program and is 90% financed by the Commission of the European Communities. The following short study highlights the main guidelines of BME&MI study programs development, respecting European good practice.