Biomedical Engineering Education in Republic of Moldova: Experience and Challenges

Abstract

In Republic of Moldova there is the need of specialists in the field of biomedical engineering. In 2005 was created "Biomedical Systems Engineering" specialty, which provides the basic and specialized training of specialists in the field of biomedical engineering, and since 2010 master’s studies have been launched. Two universities: Technical University of Moldova and State University of Medicine and Pharmacy currently participate in a TEMPUS IV project “Biomedical Engineering Education Tempus Initiative in Eastern Neighboring Area” (BME-ENA) with a main objective - creation and harmonization of Master educational program in the field of Biomedical Engineering and elaboration of a new curriculum for Master studies in Moldova.