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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.
Aanbevelingsbrief 1 / Letter of recommendation 1
Aanbevelingsbrief 2 / Letter of recommendation 2
Motivatiebrief / Letter of motivation
Puntenlijst / Transcript of records
Enrolling for this plan is also possible having completed the Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering unless other conditions are specified below.
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 6 different specialisations ('profiles').
- Radiation Physics
- Biomechanics and Biomaterials
- Sensors and Medical Devices
- Neuro-engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
- Generic programme
The 1st year of the master programme (= the 'starting plan') is worth 60 ECTS and consists of:
- 39 ECTS of common compulsory course
- 5 ECTS compulsory elective
- a compulsory computational course (6 ECTS) (to select 1 out of 4)
- 10 ECTS of elective courses from clusters
The 2nd year of the master programme is worth 60 ECTS and consists of:
- 9 ECTS of common compulsory courses
- 5 ECTS compulsory elective
- 22 ECTS of elective courses from clusters (19 ECTS electives + min.3 ECTS SDG elective)
- a master's thesis (24 ECTS)
In the 2nd year, students have to suscribe to 1 of the 6 'profiles' (by a 'plan change').
The 'generic profile' is intended for students who don't want to focus on a specific field of specialization. They don't have to suscribe to a major number of electives (18 ECTS) from one specific cluster and the subject of their master's thesis must not specifically be related to one of the dedicated clusters.
Compulsory Courses MA Biomedical Engineering
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 39 ECTS credits.
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.
Compulsory courses 1st or 2nd year of the model learning track
Students must select and successfully complete both course units, either in the 1st or the 2nd year of the model learning track, depending on their preference.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 10 ECTS credits.
| 5ECTS credits - Biomedical Robotics and Assistive Technologies |
| 5ECTS credits - Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering |
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 9 ECTS credits.
| 3ECTS credits - Clinical Study Design and Biostatistics |
| 3ECTS credits - Clinical Decision Support Systems |
| 3ECTS credits - Introduction to Medical Device Legislation |
Students must suscribe to at least 32 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.
- 10 ECTS in year 1
- 19 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 'Neuro-engineering' (the compulsory computational course is not counted).
To complete this module, students must obtain 32 ECTS credits.
General Electives
This module includes general electives. Students must respect the specified registration requirements.
| 6ECTS credits - Internship Biomedical Engineering |
| 3ECTS credits - Modeling in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering: Case Studies |
| 6ECTS credits - Molecular Scale Modelling in Bio(medical) Engineering |
SDG Electives 3-6 ECTS
SDG Electives 3-6 ECTS
Students can choose these electives from the list mentioned below, or from outside of this list, including courses offered by UGent or by a partner institution (ULB). Electives outside the list are subject to approval.
| 3ECTS credits - Environmental Impact Assessment |
| 3ECTS credits - Climate Change |
| 6ECTS credits - Sustainability: an Interdisciplinary Approach |
| 6ECTS credits - Decision Support for Sustainability |
Cluster Biomechanics and Biomaterials
'Computational Tissue and Structure Mechanics' and 'Computational Bio-fluid Mechanics' can only be selected as elective if not yet selected as compulsory computational course.
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)
'Computational Methods in Radiation Physics' can only be selected as elective if not yet selected as compulsory computational course.
Cluster Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
The following courses cannot be chosen together:
'Statistical Foundations of Machine Learning' (VUB course) and 'Machine Learning' (UGhent course).
Cluster Sensors and Medical Devices
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Cluster Neuro-Engineering
Students who have chosen the profile 'Neuro-Engineering' must suscribe to at least 18 ECTS of courses from this cluster.
'Computational Neurophysiology' 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.
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 |