Biomedical Engineering Programme code: W4-S2IB19.2023

Problems related to biomaterials include: selection of materials for implants and their applications, the impact of the environment of the living organism on the implant behaviour, bioavailability, tissue reaction mechanisms, biophysical, biochemical and biomechanical requirements for implants, degradation of biomaterials, technologies of applying surface layers to implants, construction problems. Imaging and modelling of biomaterials enable to solve the above problems in a non-invasive way. Professional perspectives: • work in research institutions and research and development centres • work in institutions dealing with counselling and dissemination of knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering and biomaterial technology as well as computer support in technology

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Specjalność "inżynieria medyczna" na studiach II stopnia inżynierii biomedycznej przygotowuje do projektowania, wdrażania i zarządzania zaawansowanymi systemami medycznymi w szpitalach. Program kształcenia, obejmuje przedmioty związane z inżynierią i naukami medycznymi, pozwalając na zdobycie umiejętności niezbędnych do pracy w dynamicznie rozwijającej się branży zdrowotnej. Absolwenci są wyposażeni w kompetencje umożliwiające zatrudnienie w jednostkach szpitalnych do tworzenia i obsługi innowacyjnych rozwiązań technologicznych, które poprawiają jakość opieki nad pacjentami i efektywność procesów szpitalnych. Szczególnie wyposażony będzie w kompetencje umożliwiające: • projektowanie, wdrażanie i zarządzanie sprzętem i systemami medycznymi w szpitalach • obsługę urządzeń diagnostycznych i terapeutycznych, takich jak tomografy, rezonanse, endoskopy, lasery itp. • tworzenie i ulepszanie implantów, sztucznych narządów, biomateriałów i narzędzi chirurgicznych • współpracę z lekarzami, pielęgniarkami, technikami i innymi specjalistami z branży medycznej • kreatywne rozwiązywanie problemów technicznych i medycznych. Perspektywy zawodowe: • praca w podmiotach leczniczych niebędących przedsiębiorcami • praca przy rozwiązywaniu problemów badawczych i innowacyjnych oraz przy wdrażaniu nowych rozwiązań • praca w instytucjach badawczych i ośrodkach badawczo – rozwojowych

Internships are an integral part of the study program, carried out by students in individual fields, levels, profiles and forms of study. Internships are to help in confronting the knowledge acquired during studies with the requirements of the labour market, acquiring skills useful in the profession, learning about practical issues related to working in positions for which the student is prepared during the course of studies. The internship is to familiarize the student with professional language relevant to a specific industry and work culture. The rules for the organization of internships are set out in the Rector's ordinance. Detailed rules of apprenticeship taking into account the specifics of particular fields of study are set out in the field's of study apprenticeship regulations, in particular: learning outcomes assumed to be achieved by the student during the apprenticeship, framework apprenticeship program including a description of issues, dimension of apprenticeship (number of weeks of practice); form of internship (continuous, mid-year), criteria for choosing the place of internship, obligations of the student staying in the internship, obligations of the academic tutor, conditions for completing the internship by the student and conditions for exemption from the internship obligation in whole or in part. The number of ECTS and the number of hours are specified in the course structure.

Creation of virtual models within the framework of biomedical engineering is now one of the basic activities for obtaining, for example, implants, prostheses or other objects cooperating with the human body. Graduates are able to form biomedical engineering problems, solve them through modelling, designing, developing technologies and constructions using computer techniques. Professional perspectives: • work in computer companies in the design and implementation of information systems • work in design, construction and technological units • work related to solving research and innovation problems and implementing new solutions

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has extended knowledge of physical and chemical phenomena and their mathematical and numerical models in the field of applications of mechanics, signal analysis, computer science and biomechanical system modeling in biomedical engineering [W01]

has extended knowledge of mathematical methods used for solving and modelling engineering problems in the field of biomedical engineering, including matrix, differential, integral and algorithmic descriptions [W02]

has in-depth knowledge of computer science, materials science, biology and medicine in terms of their application in biomedical engineering and medical diagnostics [W03]

has detailed knowledge of modelling in biomedical engineering in the field of experimental methods, simulations and numerical calculations as well as information systems in medicine [W04]

has detailed knowledge of manufacturing systems in biomedical engineering regarding innovative production techniques and technologies, metrology and reconstruction engineering issues [W05]

has structured and theoretically founded knowledge of modeling supporting the design of technical devices, both in the area of modeling structural elements and the theory of constitutive equations of hard and soft tissues and biological fluids [W06]

has well-organized knowledge of modern information and telemetry systems in medicine, integration of medical systems and networks, remote medical data acquisition systems and methods of automatic diagnostics [W07]

knows standard and modern statistical methods used in medicine, issues of creating and managing databases in health care [W08]

knows and understands the concepts and principles in the field of protection of industrial property and copyright as well as the need to manage intellectual property resources; can use patent information resources [W16]

knows the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship using knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering [W17]

has an in-depth knowledge of the selected scientific methods and is familiar with issues specific for the discipline of science not related to the programme [W_OOD]

is able to acquire information from the subject literature to solve complex engineering problems in the field of biomedical engineering and related sciences, both in Polish and English; can draw conclusions from the resources of information gathered in various sources, compare it and formulate critical and reasoned opinions in both speech and writing [U01]

can use the forms of engineering communication in biomedical engineering in both Polish and English; can use a mathematical description with symbols appropriate to the subject matter; knows how to prepare the technical specification of the structure with the use of CAD and numerical methods, in particular FEM [U02]

is able to prepare, both in Polish and English, information on the problem being solved, prepare a report presenting the results of his/her own scientific research, documented with appropriate literature footnotes, in both written and oral form [U03]

can prepare and make an oral presentation in Polish and English in the field of biomedical engineering [U04]

can determine the direction of engineering and scientific research, find the relevant literature and use it, as well as acquire knowledge in the field set by the teacher as part of self-study [U05]

is able to interact in technical English language using specialized vocabulary in the field of biomedical engineering to present a brief and simple justification or explanation of a given engineering problem [U06]

skilfully and in an advanced way: uses a computer connected to the Internet; efficiently uses it in everyday life and in the process of education and self-study, uses application software, prepares materials and multimedia presentations; creatively uses information technology to search, gather and process information and to communicate; uses the systems of: computer graphics, digital image processing, modelling of vector computer graphics objects [U07]

is able to map, measure structural elements and select technological processes using computer-aided design and production methods; knows how to use CAD, CAM and FEM programs [U08]

can use data, charts, tables, other sources of technical information, and ready-made engineering programs for data analysis, measurement and design [U09]

is able to apply knowledge acquired or taken from various sources when analysing a technical problem, not only in the field of biomedical engineering, but also related sciences, i.e. materials engineering, computer science, biology and medicine, taking into account non-technical aspects [U14]

can put forward a hypothesis related to the construction of a technical device or a technological process in medical engineering, and then can develop and implement a simple research program to verify it [U16]

is able to evaluate the possibilities of experimental or theoretical verification of research hypotheses put forward in the field of biomedical engineering [U17]

has the ability to assess the possibility of using new achievements of technology in biomedical engineering and their usefulness in solving a given technical problem [U18]

is prepared to work in the broadly understood health care industry, applying the principles of work safety, ergonomics and health management [U19]

can propose improvements to existing technical solutions [U22]

they communicate in a foreign language using communicative language skills at an advanced level. They have the ability to read and understand complicated scientific texts and to prepare various written (including research) texts and oral presentations on specific issues in a particular field of study in a foreign language. [U26]

can work individually and in a team; knows how to estimate the time needed to complete a given task; is able to develop and implement a schedule of work to ensure that the deadlines are met; skilfully presents and discusses a selected topic related to biomedical engineering; has developed interpersonal communication in private and professional life [U27]

has advanced skills to set scientific questions and analyse problems or to solve problems practically on the basis of the course content, experience and skills gained in a particular field of science unrelated to the leading discipline of the study programme [U_OOD]

is aware of the very rapid development of technology as a field of knowledge both in terms of theoretical methods and new solutions, inventions and can inspire his/her team to search for the latest solutions in the literature of the subject indicating the sources of information [K01]

is aware of the impact of technology on the surrounding world, including the environment, human relations and security, and the related responsibility for the decisions made [K02]

is able to work in a team as a team member, group leader, person inspiring others to search for new solutions and is aware of responsibility for his/her own work and ready to comply with the principles of working in a team and to take responsibility for jointly realized tasks [K03]

can set strategic and operational goals, and related priorities for the implementation of tasks, both formulated by others and identified by himself/herself, adequately determining priorities for the implementation of defined tasks, behaving in a professional manner, observing the rules of professional ethics, respecting the dignity of patients during medical procedures, respecting the diversity of views and cultures as well as legal provisions in medicine and biomedical engineering [K04]

is able to identify and adequately solve ethical dilemmas related to contact with employees, team-mates and subordinates, as well as external dilemmas related to the effects that his/her professional activity can have on the lives of other people [K05]

is capable of creating new ideas and concepts in the scope of his/her profession, and able to perceive the needs of innovation and improvement of ideas [K06]

is aware of the role of a master of science in society, in particular, related to promoting modern technical solutions, their impact on the improvement of people's quality of life and the quality and competitiveness of their work; can formulate and present opinions in a manner understandable to technically uneducated people; is able to translate his/her knowledge into the language of electronic media as well as other mass media, presenting important engineering problems, paying attention to all important elements, arguing for and against the analysed solutions [K07]

understands the need for multidisciplinary approach to problem solving, integrating knowledge or using skills from various disciplines, and practicing self-study for deepening the acquired knowledge [K_OOD]

has detailed theoretical knowledge of the most important problems of biomedical materials engineering in the field of biomaterials and tissue research methods and the basics of tissue and genetic engineering [W09]

has knowledge of the perspectives and trends in the field of computer modelling and simulation in engineering and clinical biomechanics, testing methods for biomaterials and tissues, basics of biotechnology and genetic engineering, design of IT and telemetry system applications in medicine, applications of electronics in medicine and modern manufacturing technologies and systems [W10]

has knowledge of telecommunication, telecommunication systems and networks as well as devices included in ICT networks, including wireless networks, and configuration parameters necessary for the operation and maintenance of local area network infrastructure [W11]

knows design methods, graphic recording methods and methods of engineering calculations and simulations of phenomena in the field of modeling biological structures and implants cooperating with them [W12]

knows modern simulation and computational programs in the field of biomedical engineering [W13]

has the knowledge necessary to understand social, economic, legal, ethical and other non-technical conditions of engineering activities; knows and understands the fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization [W14]

is able to plan a program of experimental research and conduct an experiment in the field of biomedical engineering and draw conclusions based on the results of his/her own research and the results of research available in the literature [U10]

is able to develop a program or use an available computer simulation program to implement issues in the field of biomedical engineering and to interpret data obtained through computer simulation [U11]

is able to develop a mathematical model of physical phenomena occurring in engineering problems of biomechanics and human dynamics, biological fluid mechanics, heat and mass exchange in bioengineering and can solve the related engineering problems in these fields using analytical computational tools and computer simulations of real processes [U12]

can apply experimental methods to solve problems in the field of biomedical engineering, perform measurements, carry out statistical analysis and significance analysis in the field of engineering measurements, carry out load analysis of anatomical elements of the human musculoskeletal system, design models of medical devices, including implants and artificial organs, as well as carry out their biomechanical testing in terms of functionality [U13]

is able to assess a wider technical problem and its implications, not only in relation to technology, but also, to a certain extent, in relation to medical sciences concerning the protection of health, work environment or natural environment [U15]

is able to make economic analysis of the developed technical project in the field of biomedical engineering [U20]

can make critical analysis of the way technical solutions (devices, objects, systems, processes and services of biomedical engineering) work and evaluate them [U21]

can specify project assumptions and then formulate the specification of complex biomedical engineering tasks, including the unusual ones, taking into account their non-technical aspects [U23]

can assess the usefulness of methods and tools for solving engineering tasks typical of biomedical engineering, as well as creatively solve complex engineering tasks, including unusual ones and those containing a research component [U24]

can - according to a given specification - design and implement a complex device, object, system or process used in biomedical engineering using the appropriate and available methods, techniques and tools, and developing new tools [U25]