The School of Nanomedical Engineering aims to provide educational and research programs that support the success of each student, fostering global leaders who will lead the future biotechnology industry.
Our department offers a two-major curriculum system consisting of Biomedical Engineering and Biopharmaceutical Engineering. Through this system, we operate a structured curriculum and extracurricular programs that enable students to acquire world-class nano-medical convergence technologies, equipped with interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving skills. Beyond this cutting-edge interdisciplinary curriculum, the department also offers a blueprint and support policies for nurturing top talent, backed by the strong support of our university.
By establishing a network of faculty with outstanding research achievements and industry-research collaborations with extensive field experience, we will provide students with closer guidance. We also offer generous scholarships and a dedicated learning environment, including state-of-the-art laboratories. Furthermore, we are committed to fostering exceptional talent through collaboration with the Chungju Biohealth National Industrial Complex and the Chungbuk Biopharmaceutical Materials, Components, and Equipment (MPE) Specialized Complex.
Our faculty and staff will continue to do our utmost to ensure that the outstanding talents gathered from Korea and around the world, through fair competition and continuous effort, can stand tall as individuals who can contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge industries and the well-being of humanity. We warmly welcome all young talents who share our vision.
Park Sung-Young
Dean, School of Nanomedical Engineering
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- Tel 043-841-5291
The School of Nanomedical Engineering at Korea National University of Transportation (KNUT) is a cutting-edge department that aims to cultivate key talent to lead the future global biotechnology industry. It will begin recruiting new students starting in the 2026 academic year.
The department consists of the Biomedical Engineering and Biopharmaceutical Engineering majors, and aims to systematically cultivate talent with expertise and competitiveness across the entire biotechnology industry, including precision medicine, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
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Majors
● Biomedical Engineering
● Biopharmaceutical Engineering
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Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation and Research Infrastructure
● Providing practical training through outstanding faculty and industry connections
● Collaboration with the Chungju Biohealth National Industrial Complex and the Chungbuk Biopharmaceutical Materials, Components, and Equipment (MPE) Specialized Complex
● Establishment of an industry-academia-research network system with extensive field experience
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Benefits and Support
● Advanced Future Talent Support Fund (up to KRW 2 million per semester/year for all new students, required for a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the previous semester)
● Providing convergent education: Multidisciplinary convergence curriculum covering medicine, life sciences, and engineering
● Utilization of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, conducting experiments and research, and providing opportunities for industry internships
● Entrepreneurship Education Program: Support for all stages from idea generation to commercialization
● Exchange programs with overseas universities to cultivate global talent
- Tel 043-841-5225
- Email parkchem@ut.ac.kr
- Tel 043-849-1751
- Email sanghee.lee@ut.ac.kr
- Tel 043-841-5279
- Email gunjae.jeong@ut.ac.kr
| No. | Grade | Semester | Subject name | Credit and time | Explanation |
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| 73 | 1 | 1 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Human Physiology and Laboratory | 3-2-2 | This course explores the structures and functions of major human organ systems and their physiological principles. Students gain hands-on experience measuring biosignals (ECG, blood pressure, etc.) to develop foundational analytical skills for biotechnology and biomedical engineering research. |
| 72 | 2 | 1 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Career Design I | 3-1-4 | Understand industry and research trends in the biomedical field and explore major-related career paths. Students analyze their aptitudes and interests to establish academic and career roadmaps while building foundational expertise through lab experience. |
| 71 | 2 | 1 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3-3-0 | Learn broad foundational principles and applications of biomedical engineering. Concepts include human physiology, medical imaging, biomaterials, and medical devices, focusing on engineering approaches through various clinical cases. |
| 70 | 2 | 1 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Organic Chemistry | 3-3-0 | Study the basics of organic chemistry to understand the structure and reactions of biomolecules. Topics include nomenclature, bonding, reaction mechanisms, and synthetic principles of organic compounds. |
| 69 | 2 | 1 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Probability and Statistics | 3-3-0 | Learn basic concepts of probability and statistics for interpreting biomedical research and experimental data. Practice-oriented training covers data analysis, regression, and hypothesis testing. |
| 68 | 2 | 1 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Biomaterials Synthesis | 3-3-0 | Study the synthetic principles of biocompatible polymers, ceramics, metals, and nanomaterials. Understand the synthesis processes and application cases of biomaterials through experimental practice. |
| 67 | 2 | 2 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Physical Pharmaceutics | 3-3-0 | Learn the physicochemical properties of drugs and basic principles of formulation design. Understand factors affecting drug stability, such as solubility and diffusion, through experimental data analysis. |
| 66 | 2 | 2 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Seminar on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices I | 3-3-0 | Learn about the latest technology and convergence research trends in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Develop practical sense and integrative thinking through expert lectures and discussions. |
| 65 | 2 | 2 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Biomedical Career Design II | 3-1-4 | An advanced course of Career Design I, focusing on setting specific career goals such as research participation and field internships. Explore practical ways to strengthen competencies to achieve career objectives. |
| 64 | 2 | 2 | Department of Biomedical Engineering/Instrumental Analysis | 3-3-0 | Study the principles and applications of instruments used for analyzing biological and chemical samples. Topics include spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. |