6 ECTS credits
180 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016105FER for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
Position of the course
The aim of the course is to introduce students to part of an innovation cycle in the biomedical domain covering the biomedical product development phase. Developing biomedical products is challenging for several reasons, including the diversity of the stakeholders, the need for background information from various fields of expertise, and the complexity of the working environment.
This course will guide the students through a methodological design process, involving the following principle steps. Starting from a biomedical problem, an analysis of the problem will be performed, based on which a novel biomedical product will be developed that offers a benefit over existing solutions. To ensure the economic viability of the proposal, the first steps of the business development process will also be considered.
During lectures, students are given an overview of all steps required to analyze a biomedical problem and synthesize an innovative solution to this problem (or part of it), in the form of a novel product. In addition, lectures will be given on initial business aspects to be considered.
All parts of the biomedical product development and business development processes will be practiced as part of group assignment (groups of typically 4 to 6 students). Group work can be challenging but is a vital aspect of conducting large projects, and the practice of group work is an important aim of this course. Regular feedback from the lecturers on the project progress will be foreseen.
Contents
Aspects that will be covered during the lectures and project work include:
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After completing this course, the student should be able to
This course contributes to the following programme outcomes of the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering:
MA_A: KNOWLEDGE ORIENTED COMPETENCES
2. integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
3. the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes
5. conceive, plan and execute a research project, based on an analysis of its objectives, existing knowledge and the relevant literature, with attention to innovation and valorization in industry and society
6. correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
7. present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
8. collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
10. develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional
MA_B: ATTITUDE
12. a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
13. a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others
14. consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects
MA_C: SPECIFIC BIOMEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
18. To apply acquired knowledge and skills for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of biomedical products, systems and techniques in the health care sector.
21. To be aware of the ethical and socio-economic boundary conditions of research, and act professionally within the context of biomedical technology.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The overall assessment is based on the following criteria (if applicable)
- The intermediate and final presentations
- The intermediate and final reports
- The evaluation of the external jury and the course team
- The continuous assessment by the course team
- The peer assessment of the students
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Startplan
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Radiation Physics
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Sensors and Medical Devices
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Profile Neuro-Engineering
Master of Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject (NIEUW)
Master of Teaching in Science and Technology: ingenieurswetenschappen (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)