Biomechanics and Biomaterials
The 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' profile aims at students interested in specializing in these aspects of Biomedical Engineering.
The 1st year of the master programme (= the 'starting plan') is worth 60 ECTS and consists of:
- 39 ECTS compulsory courses
- 5 ECTS compulsory elective
- 6 ECTS a compulsory computational course (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)
- 24 ECTS master's thesis
In the 2nd year students have to subscribe to 1 of the 6 'profiles' (by a 'plan change')
The 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' profile aims at students interested in specializing in these aspects of Biomedical Engineering.
Students who have chosen the profile must:
1) successfully complete at least 18 ECTS of electives from the cluster 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials', different from the Computational Course selected as compulsory course! The remaining electives can be chosen from the same and/or from the other clusters or general electives.
2) conduct a master's thesis in the field of Biomechanics and Biomaterials.
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Profile Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Master year 1
Compulsory Courses
6 ECTS
3 ECTS
7 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
Compulsory Computational Course
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 6 ECTS credits.
Compulsory elective course
Students must select and successfully complete one of these elective course units in the 1st year of the model learning track.
Elective Clusters
Choose 10 credits of electives from the ‘Elective Clusters’ list at the bottom of this page.
Master year 2
ECTS credits
Compulsory Courses
Compulsory elective course
The student enrolls in the different course than the one they took in the first year.
Master Thesis
Registration for the Master Thesis is allowed provided that the student:
1. doesn't have a combined bachelor-master enrollment
2. has already successfully accomplished 45 ECTS of compulsory courses of the master program (exemptions included).
Elective Clusters
Choose 22 credits of electives from the ‘Elective Clusters’ list at the bottom of this page.
Elective Clusters
ECTS credits
Students must subscribe to at least 30 ECTS of electives different from the computational course already subscribed to as a compulsory course. The ECTS are divided as follows:
- 10 ECTS in year 1
- 22 ECTS in year 2
Students who have chosen the profile 'Biomechanics and Biomaterials' must select at least 18 ECTS of courses from this cluster.
Within the 30 ECTS elective package, 3 to 6 ECTS must be chosen in the domain of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This can be done in the first or second year.
Students may compose their electives freely and can include courses offered by UGent or by a partner institution (ULB) that has a bilateral agreement with UGent or VUB.
In this plan, students are allowed to select one specific cluster, can also select electives from the different clusters and/or the cluster with general electives.
Cluster Biomechanics and Biomaterials
6 ECTS
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)
- Radiation Protection and Regulations (3 ECTS)
- Technology of Radiotherapy (3 ECTS)
- Medical Dosimetry (3 ECTS)
- Radiologic Techniques (3 ECTS)
- Radiochemistry (3 ECTS)
- Radiobiology and Radiopathology (3 ECTS)
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
3 ECTS
Cluster Sensors and Medical Devices
6 ECTS
3 ECTS
4 ECTS
6 ECTS
Cluster Neuro-Engineering
3 ECTS
5 ECTS
Cluster Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health
5 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
6 ECTS
General Electives
Students must respect the specified registration requirements.
Total number of ECTS
120