Biomedical Engineering, intermediate studies as elective studies, 20 cr
Type of the study module
Intermediate Studies
Contact
Jonathan Massera, Pasi Kallio, Jari Hyttinen
Learning Outcomes
| - | Students have a good command in the basics of human anatomy and physiology, and in physics of the human body, and they can apply this knowledge in the advanced biomedical engineering courses. |
| - | Students know the basics of biomaterials used in medical devices. |
| - | Students understand the physical interaction mechanisms utilized in medical instrumentation systems. |
Content
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| BMT-61116 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 cr | IV |
| BMT-61217 Biomedical Engineering Principles | 5 cr | IV |
| BMT-61227 Medical Biomaterials | 5 cr | IV |
| Total | 15 cr |
Complementary Courses
Please select at least 5 credits of courses
| Course | Credit points |
| BMT-2316 Introduction to Microsystem Technology | 5 cr |
| BMT-51016 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 cr |
| BMT-70116 Tissue Engineering Basics | 5 cr |
Additional information
This module is intended especially for international students.
Biomedical Engineering is a very wide and multidisciplinary field of engineering applications in medicine. Biomedical Engineering minor gives a solid background to understand the anatomic structure and physiological and physical functioning of the human body and to apply this knowledge in engineering courses. It gives a theoretical introduction to and practicing with medical instrumentation, signals and images, physiological modeling, as well as biomaterials.
Contact person: Pasi Kallio
Only intended as a minor