Biomedical Engineering

Vision of the UVG Biomedical Engineering be the first regional program to enable technologies to improve human health and health care solo or in partnership of national and international partners.

Mission through its faculty and graduates, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Biomedical Engineering, is a driving force to improve human condition creating knowledge and biomedical technology in a national and international context.

Facultad de Ingeniería

PROGRAM
ROAD MAP

CONTEXT

UVG is focus on science and technology, our school of engineering has a leading position on innovation, academic standards, research an extension within the country and the region.

Biomedical Engineering represents an enormous potential not only for UVG but also for the country. We need human resources capable of developing, manage, repair and maintenance biomedical equipment and applications.

The undergrad program provides a strong foundation in basics in STEM, internships/practicum but needs the international scope.

SCOPE

To promote International learning abroad to expose students to new ideas and cultures, to help diversify their education, and open a wide variety of career options. Being able to work and communicate across cultures and international boundaries.

Biomedical engineering students are encouraged to intern, conduct research, take language courses, and explore new academic disciplines.

Strategic goals

ACADEMIC: QUALITY OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Provide students with exceptional experience through international and intercultural learning and research opportunities. That builds and sustains global consciousness to better preparing students to live and work in an increasingly complex international and intercultural environment

Exchange
Summer Practicum
Academic Trips

Research and extension: excellence

Undertake international cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, socially engaged and collaborative international research in areas of program’s strengths. This implies to enhance recognition and support for international research as an institutional priority and identify prioritized strategic international partnerships.

Chip design and development

Neurosurgery

Sports

Cardiology

INSCRÍBETE ANTES DEL

11 de abril

PRÓXIMA PRUEBA DE ADMISIÓN:

18 DE ABRIL

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Bilingualism

Internationalization should benefit students in the long run through enhanced global competency, personal, cross-cultural capabilities and employability skills.

Bilingualism has been the cornerstone of UVG policy since its origin. The policy entails an emphasis on using English and Spanish. It is a requirement for student to study the English language.

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