Master's Degree (M.Sc) in "Advanced Systems and Methods in Biomedical Engineering", Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Technological Applications, Technological Educational Institution of Athens

Description

The graduates of the Postgraduate Programme titled "Advanced Systems and Methods in Biomedical Technology", which is held independently by the Department of Biomedicine Technology Engineers of Technological Education, upon completing their studies, shall achieve the following learning outcomes:
Understanding and Knowledge
1. The acquisition of a wide but analytical perception of the current issues of Biomedical Technology.
2. The acquisition of the basic principles of technology sciences, which are related to Biomedical Technology, since these are chosen by the student and are directly related to the history of his/her personal and professional interests.
3. The progress of knowledge at a maximum level and the understanding of concepts, principles, theories and applications of specialized technologies with regard to specifically selected issues.
4. The development of knowledge about entrepreneurship, management, legal and social issues, in Biomedical Technology.
5. The development of the competence of integrating technology with the issues of entrepreneurship in pursuit of good technology practice.
6. The further development and evaluation of ethics and of the rules related to proper professional practice.
Skills per Section of Courses
1. The integration of the principles of technology with knowledge and the understanding of mathematics, science, and management, in order to allow for the adoption of integrated approaches for the resolution of problems.
2. The use of numerous sources for the production and evaluation of ideas.
3. The use of mathematical models for the evaluation and resolution of technological problems.
4. The analysis of composite situations of interdisciplinary nature for the creation of suitable business strategies.
Cognitive Skills
1. The development and application of critical analysis, assessment and composition, while taking into consideration the existing theories, the concepts and the techniques, along with the design of projects and experimental models.
2. The development and use of skills and techniques for resolving problems with regard to the production of original and creative solutions for general and specific subjects.
Basic Skills
The autonomous and group work, with the ability of changing roles and responsibilities. Professional Ethics.

Further Information

The purpose of the Postgraduate Programme with title "Advanced Systems and Methods in Biomedical Technology" of the Department of Biomedical Engineering of Technological Education is to provide, upon completing the studies in the Department, with knowledge, skills and capacities related to specialized select technologies falling into the scientific and professional field of Biomedical Technology.
The duration of the postgraduate studies in the department is three (3) semesters. Each semester includes 30 credits, as per the ECTS system. During the first two (2) semesters, the studies include theoretical teaching, laboratory practices, study groups, seminars, and the conduct of work with emphasis on case studies and teamwork. The third (3rd) semester includes the preparation of a dissertation related to the specialty, either with a manufacturing or combination project, along with a suitable literature review.
The studies in the Postgraduate Programme aim for the teaching of the theoretical and applied technological principles in the following fields of the cognitive subject of Biomedical Technology:
- Issues of Modern Physics with applications in Biomedical Technology.
- Mathematical methods and applications in modern Biosciences.
- IT technologies in Medicine and in other Biosciences.
- Emerging Technologies in modern in-vitro Diagnostics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics.
- Emerging Technologies in modern in-vivo Diagnostics, Tele-medicine and Custom-based Medicine.
- Micro and Nanotechnology in Molecular Diagnostics, in Treatment, and in Implants.
- Biomedical electronics and medical organology, biomechanics, and prosthetics
- Advanced methods for the digital signal and image processing.
- Scientific basis for the medical imaging and emerging technologies
- Large therapeutic and diagnostic facilities, security, radiation safety, and quality management
- Biomedical Technology for Health Monitoring and Nursing at Home, and Internet Management for the Provision of Health Services.
- Quality Assurance for Biomedical Technology, Industrial Property, Technical Standards, Medical Protocols, and Guidelines

Relation To Employment

The holders of the Postgraduate Diploma titled "Advanced Systems and Methods in Biomedical Technology" receive a widely interdisciplinary scope of theoretical and applied knowledge that refer to specialised cutting-edge technologies in the field of Biomedical Technology. With the theoretical and practical background acquired about the technologies and the wider knowledge and skills in the field of Biomedical Technology, they shall be able to successfully undertake roles related both to issues concerning the productive procedure, and managerial roles for taking decisions and formulating strategies, through the integration of technologies in management strategies. They shall also be able to contribute to the formulation of the future directions of the industry connected with the field of Biomedical Technology and will be able to operate within a multidisciplinary environment.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.