Biomedical engineering (120 ECTS)

Overview

What is biomedical engineering?

A new and expanding discipline, biomedical engineering applies the methods and techniques of engineering to the life sciences, specifically for therapeutic purposes. Above all, it involves research and development in fields such as:

 

• medical imaging;
• biomechanics;
• biomaterials;
• image processing and physiological signals;
• bioinformatics;
• bioinstrumentation;
• systems and synthetic biology.

There are many varied examples of application: manufacturing biocompatible prosthetics, medical devices, developing medical instruments for diagnosing and treating patients (electroencephalography, magnetic resonance imagery - MRI, mammography, etc.).

Biomedical engineering draws on many technical and scientific disciplines. The programme therefore includes both specific training in biomedical engineering, organised in conjunction with the Faculties of Science and of Medicine, as well as technical training delivered by the other Applied Sciences programmes.

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