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Admission Requirements

Enrolling for this study plan is only possible based on your academic record.

You may also be asked to provide additional documents so we may evaluate your application.

RECHTSTREEKS ENKEL VOOR AR BIOMEDISCHE INGENIEURSTECHNIEKEN
_AANBEVELINGSBRIEF / LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 1
_AANBEVELINGSBRIEF / LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2
_MOTIVATIEBRIEF / LETTER OF MOTIVATION
_PUNTENLIJST / TRANSCRIPTS (NIET VOOR VLAAMSE DIPLOMA'S)

Enrolling for this plan is also possible having completed the Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

Overview of the study plan

The multidisciplinary programme Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering enhances the scientific background and bridges the gap between medical knowledge and technology. The global programme is worth 120 ECTS. Students can choose between 5 different specialisations ('profiles').
- Radiation Physics
- Biomechanics and Biomaterials
- Sensors and Medical Devices
- Neuro-engineering
- Generic programme

The 1st year of the master programme (= the 'starting plan') is worth 60 ECTS and consists of:
- 46 ECTS of common compulsory courses
- a compulsory computational course (6 ECTS) (to select 1 out of 3)
- 8 ECTS of elective courses from clusters

The 2nd year of the master programme is worth 60 ECTS and consists of:
- 14 ECTS of common compulsory courses
- 22 ECTS of elective courses from clusters
- a master's thesis (24 ECTS)

In the 2nd year students have to suscribe to 1 of the 5 'profiles' (by a 'plan change')
The 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' profile aims at students interested in specializing in these aspects of Biomedical Engineering.

Students who have choosen the profile 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' must:
1) successfully complete at least 18 ECTS of electives from the cluster 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials', different from the Computational Course selected as compulsory course! The remaining electives can be chosen from the same and/or from the other clusters or general electives.
2) conduct a master's thesis in the field of Biomechanics and Biomaterials.


Compulsory Courses MA Biomedical Engineering

This module includes 66 ECTS of compulsory courses: 60 ECTS of common compulsory courses and one compulsory computational course (6 ECTS) to select out of 3.

Compulsory Courses 1st year of the model learning track

These compulsory courses must be successfully completed in the 1st year of the model learning track.

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 46 ECTS credits.

6ECTS credits - Medical Imaging
5ECTS credits - Micro- and Nanotechnologies for Medical Device Design and Fabrication
3ECTS credits - Neuro-engineering Science
5ECTS credits - Artificial Organs
5ECTS credits - Medical Equipment, Safety and Regulations
6ECTS credits - Data Analytics in Health Care and Connected Care
5ECTS credits - Biomedical Robotics and Assistive Technologies
6ECTS credits - Biomedical Product Development
5ECTS credits - Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Compulsory Computational Course 1st year of the model learning track

Students must select and successfully complete one of these computational course units in the 1st year of the model learning track.

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 6 ECTS credits.

6ECTS credits - Computational Neurophysiology
6ECTS credits - Computational Tissue and Structure Mechanics
6ECTS credits - Computational Bio-fluid Mechanics

Compulsory Courses 2nd year of the model learning track

These compulsory courses must be successfully completed in the 2nd year of the model learning track.

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 14 ECTS credits.

3ECTS credits - Clinical Study Design and Biostatistics
3ECTS credits - Leadership in Health Care
3ECTS credits - Health Information and Decision Support
5ECTS credits - Hospital project

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Elective Courses MA Biomedical Engineering

Students must suscribe to at least 30 ECTS of electives from no less than one cluster from the following list and different from the computational course already suscribed to as compulsory course. Subject to approval by the Curriculum Council.
- 8 ECTS in year 1
- 22 ECTS in year 2
Students are allowed to select electives from the different clusters but have to complete at least 18 ECTS of electives from the cluster 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' (the compulsory computational course is not counted).

To complete this module, students must obtain 30 ECTS credits.

Cluster Biomechanics and Biomaterials

Students who have choosen the profile 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' must select at least 18 ECTS of courses from this cluster.
'Computational Tissue and Structure Mechanics' and 'Computational Bio-fluid Mechanics' can only be selected as elective if not yet selected as compulsory computational course.

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 18 ECTS credits.

6ECTS credits - Computational Tissue and Structure Mechanics
6ECTS credits - Computational Bio-fluid Mechanics
6ECTS credits - Physics and Chemistry of Nanostructures
6ECTS credits - Tissue Engineering
6ECTS credits - Plasma Technology for Biomedical Applications

Cluster Radiation Physics

Students aiming at the acquisition of the certificate of ‘Expert in Medical Radiation Physics’ must have successfully completed at least these electives at the end of the master's programme:
- Measurement Techniques in Nuclear Science (3 ECTS)
- Nuclear Physics (3 ECTS)
- Stralingsbescherming en wetgeving (3 ECTS)
- Technology of Radiotherapy (3 ECTS)
- Medical Dosimetry (3 ECTS)
- Radiologic Techniques (3 ECTS)
- Radiochemie (3 ECTS)
- Radiobiology and Radiopathology (3 ECTS)

3ECTS credits - Measurement Techniques in Nuclear Science
3ECTS credits - Nuclear Physics
3ECTS credits - Technology of Radiotherapy
3ECTS credits - Medical Dosimetry
3ECTS credits - Radiologic Techniques
3ECTS credits - Radiation Protection and Regulations
3ECTS credits - Radiochemistry
3ECTS credits - Radiobiology and Radiopathology
3ECTS credits - Nuclear Reactors and Cyclotrons

Cluster Sensors and Medical Devices

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6ECTS credits - Sensors and Microsystem Electronics
6ECTS credits - Microphotonics
3ECTS credits - Micro- and Nanobiotechnology
4ECTS credits - Biophotonics
6ECTS credits - Photonics
4ECTS credits - Control of Drug-delivery Systems
4ECTS credits - Biomedical Devices: Sensors, Stimulators and Drug Delivery Systems

Cluster Neuro-Engineering

'Computational Neurophysiology' can only be selected as elective if not yet selected as Compulsory computational course.

3ECTS credits - Advanced Image and Signal Processing
3ECTS credits - Contrast Agents and Biomarkers for Imaging and Therapy
3ECTS credits - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology
4ECTS credits - Neurophysiological signal processing and network analysis
3ECTS credits - Auditory Computation, Modelling and Technology
3ECTS credits - Translational Neuroscience
3ECTS credits - Neural interfaces, neuromodulation and minimally invasive neurotechnology
6ECTS credits - Computational Neurophysiology

General Electives

This module includes general electives. Students must respect the specified registration requirements.

4ECTS credits - Electrochemistry
6ECTS credits - Techniques of Artificial Intelligence
6ECTS credits - Wave Physics in Living Matter
4ECTS credits - Surface treatment: Processing and Analysis
5ECTS credits - Project: Multifunctional Materials
3ECTS credits - Micro- and Nanobiotechnology
3ECTS credits - Bioelectromagnetism
6ECTS credits - Internship Biomedical Engineering
5ECTS credits - Virtual Reality
3ECTS credits - Modeling in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering: Case Studies
6ECTS credits - Biomedical Acoustics

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Master Thesis Biomedical Engineering - Biomechanics and Biomaterials

The Master Thesis (24 ECTS) is compulsory.
Registration for the Master Thesis is allowed provided that
1. the student doesn't have a combined bachelor-master enrollment
2. the student has already successfully accomplished 45 ECTS of compulsory courses of the master program (exemptions included). "

From the courses listed below, students must obtain 24 ECTS credits.

24ECTS credits - Master Thesis in Biomedical Engineering: Biomechanics and Biomaterials

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