3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4021346FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department
Electronics and Informatics
External partners
Universiteit Gent
Educational team
Pascal Verdonck (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
27 contact hours Lecture
18 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content
Prepare biomedical engineering students for leadership roles in health care organisations (government, health care institutions, hospitals, MedTech companies)
 
18 lectures
•  Leadership styles and models (2)
•  Change management in health care (2)
•  Vision of WHO and international health care systems (2)
•  Belgian health care system and its governance (2)
•  Quality systems in companies and accreditation in hospitals (3)
•  Introduction to bioethics (3)
•  Introduction to health economics (4)

 

Additional info

Learning materials and price

• Hand-outs, own notes and website with up-to-date documentation and related articles available via “Minerva” and via “Pointcarre”.
• KCE: Health Systems in Transition:Belgium Health system review Vol.12 No.5 2010
   Sophie Gerkens - Sherry Merkur
• "Medical Informatics", J.H. Van Bemmel, M.A. Musen, Springer, 1997 ISBN 3-450-63351-0
 
References
 
• KCE: Health Systems in Transition:Belgium Health system review Vol.12 No.5 2010
  Sophie Gerkens - Sherry Merkur
• Itinera: De toekomst van de gezondheidszorg: diagnoses en remedies.
• Medical Informatics Europe (conferentiereeks)

 

Learning Outcomes

Final competences

MA_A:  KNOWLEDGE ORIENTED COMPETENCES

2. integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
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
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
 

MA_B: ATTITUDE

12. a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
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.
20. To take a leading role in a multidisciplinary team to ensure the quality and compliance with regulations and standardization of medical equipment and medical procedures, and to communicate with stakeholders.
21. To be aware of the ethical and socio-economic boundary conditions of research, and act professionally within the context of biomedical technology.



 

 

Grading

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:

  • exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Information available at the website of the Ghent University: https://studiegids.ugent.be/2017/EN/studiefiches/E015590.pdf

Additional info regarding evaluation
Information available at the website of the Ghent University: https://studiegids.ugent.be/2017/EN/studiefiches/E015590.pdf

 

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
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 Biomedical Engineering: Profile Artificial intelligence and Digital Health