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Opinto-opas 2012-2013
Biomaterials, 35 cr |
Type of the study block
Int. MSc Major Studies
Contact
Minna Kellomäki
Learning outcomes
| - | Students are able to identify and formulate problems and rise to these challenges in the field of biomedicine by applying materials science and engineering. |
| - | Students are able to work in international and multidisciplinary society in the field of biomedical engineering and have good skills and knowledge from biomaterials science and technology. |
| - | Students are able to design and develop biomaterials constructs and devices using biodegradable polymers, bioceramics and composites. |
| - | Students are able to manufacture constructs and devices made of above mentioned biomaterial groups and to study and analyze their properties. |
| - | Students are able to find and follow regulations and standards in the development of the medical devices to produce commercial products. |
Prerequisites
The student should have previous knowledge from the field of Biomaterial science, Material science, Tissue engineering, or Polymer chemistry.
( Mandatory )
Content
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| BME-1796 Product Development of Biomedical Devices | 5 cr | II |
| BME-1806 Master's Seminar on Biomedical Engineering | 2 cr | II |
| BME-4106 Biodegradable Polymers | 5 cr | I |
| BME-4156 Biodegradable Polymers Laboratory Course | 5 cr | II |
| BME-4206 Bioceramics and their clinical applications | 4 cr | I |
| BME-4606 Drug Delivery Devices | 4 cr | II |
| BME-4806 Implantology | 3 cr | I |
| BME-5206 Tissue engineering | 3 cr | I |
| Total | 31 cr |
Supplemental courses
Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (35)
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| BME-1306 Commercialization in Biomedical Engineering | 4 cr | II |
| BME-1506 Research Project in Biomedical Engineering | 5 cr | II |
| BME-2716 Modelling of Physiological Systems | 5 cr | II |
| BME-5106 Cellular Interactions | 5 cr | I |
| FYS-2106 Introduction to Surface Science | 6 cr | I |
| FYS-2306 Electron Spectroscopy | 5 cr | II |
| FYS-2406 Nanostructures and Elementary Surface Processes | 5 cr | II |
| FYS-7306 Molecular modeling of bio- and nanosystems | 5-8 cr | II |
| MOL-1516 Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 5 cr | II |
| MOL-3116 Introduction to NDT Techniques | 3 cr | I |
| MOL-3216 Thermal Analysis of Materials | 5 cr | I |
| MOL-3416 Electron Microscopy | 5 cr | II |
| MOL-5516 Composites | 4 cr | I |
| MOL-6216 Processing of Plastics | 4 cr | I |
| MOL-6616 Degradation of Polymers | 5 cr | |
| MOL-7207 Functional Materials | 5 cr | I |
| MOL-7307 Processing of Ceramics | 5 cr | I |
Additional information
Biomaterials are a special group of materials, either natural or synthetic in origin, which are designed to positively interact with living systems. While the emphasis has long been on medical applications, biomaterials are increasingly being developed for everyday use in packaging, single use products, toiletries, etc. In this study module the emphasis is on biocompatible materials for medical use such as implants, stents, drug releasing implants etc. Teaching covers different classes of biomaterials and several application areas together with the basics of tissue engineering, where biomaterials and cellular regeneration techniques are combined to create advance therapies. Minor subjects that support the Biomaterials major include Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Industrial Management, Materials Research, and Plastics and Elastomers. The Minor subject on Biomaterials is not allowed.