Beschreibung des Angebots

Master: Der Master ist der zweite Hochschulabschluss und verlangt 90 – 120 ECTS (Kreditpunkte).

The Master of Science degree is a postgraduate degree that requires a successfully completed Bachelor’s program. The Specialized Master’s degree program Biomedical Engineering awards 120 credit points of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

The Biomedical Engineering specialisation empowers diagnostics and therapy based on technology and engi-neering. This degree is a joint degree between FHNW School of Life Sciences and University of Basel.

Biomedical Engineering is a rapidly developing new discipline that applies engineering tools and methods to med-ical diagnostics and treatments. Students pursuing our program can specialize in a broad range of subdisciplines including implants and regenerative technologies, image acquisition and therapies, computer-assisted surgery, or diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. This interdisciplinary education in medical devices for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions puts our students into a privileged position to develop a career in a thriving academic or industrial environment.

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120 ECTS Points

1 ECTS-Kreditpunkt entspricht einem Arbeitsaufwand von 25 – 30 Arbeitsstunden

One ECTS credit point corresponds to 30 working hours for an average student.

Focus areas of teaching and research

During their studies students can choose between two tracks (2nd Semester) and four specializations (3rd Semester).

Track I - Medical Systems Engineering

This track focuses on medical devices using electronics and digitalization and covers topics from signal processing and control theory. It includes general aspects of modelling and simulation in biomedical engineering and devel-ops students’ knowledge of applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, computer assisted surgery and imaging sys-tems.  This track sets the stage for 3rd semester specializations in computer assisted surgery, image acquisition and analysis, or diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

Track II – Biomaterials Science and Engineering

This track puts the focus on medical devices and technologies involving mechanical or biological materials for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It provides knowledge and skills in material sciences and fabrication technolo-gies, in particular with biological materials, all supplemented with relevant aspects of tissue regeneration technol-ogies. This track leads to 3rd semester specializations in implants, regenerative technology, and diagnostic and therapeutic technology.

Specialization A: Computer- and Robot- Assisted Surgery

Students who major in Computer Assisted Surgery gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals required to operate complex imaging techniques. This covers magnetic resonance or ultrasound for instance, as well as methods relating to navigation systems used during patient treatment in a medical environment. Courses include:

Specialization B: Image Acquisition and Analysis

This module is on developing and applying medical imaging techniques and image analysis. Biomedical imaging complemented with optical or magnetic stereotactic tracking devices guide surgeons during surgery; research in this field aims to improve treatment outcomes through improved diagnostics and reduced complications, morbidity and surgery time. Courses include:

Specialization C: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies

This specialization deepens knowledge of electronic and digital devices for specific applications such as neural and deep brain stimulation, brain computer interfaces, hearing aids and implants, and biomechanical tracking systems for functional anatomy and gait analysis. Students learn about bioelectrical and other natural signal sources, digital signal analysis and therapeutic stimulation.

Specialization D: Implants and Regenerative Technologies

This module focuses on the design and manufacturing of medical implants, considering their dimensions and surface properties, as well as on the characterization of tissues. It covers a broad range of design, manufacturing and characterization starting at macroscopic scale to reflect device properties, down to the atomic level to identify associations between nanostructure and function. Regenerative medicine fosters and stimulates interdisciplinary scientific discoveries and the development of advanced therapeutic strategies. Topics include: biomaterial-based control of stem cell function, engineering technologies for tissue and implant manufacturing, and translational challenges towards industrial exploitation and clinical implementation.

Each specialization is accompanied by a number of elective courses, either within the same field of specialization or from any other field, depending on students’ individual interests.

Link zum Aufbau der Ausbildung

• https://www.dbe.unibas.ch/en/education/master-of-science/

Fächerkombination

There is no possibility to combine this Master with other Master programs.