Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Biomedical Engineering programme is established in a close collaboration of the following four departments of the University of Patras:

• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics
• Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics
• School of Medicine

Purpose of Master's Programme

Biomedical engineering is an evolving discipline in engineering that draws on collaboration among engineers, physicians, and scientists to provide interdisciplinary insight into medical and biological problems. The programme in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Patras prepares students to apply engineering and applied science to problems in biology, medicine, and the understanding of living systems and their behavior, and to develop biomedical systems and devices in order to promote health.

Programme Details

The programme does not only offer in-depth training and development of research skills that ensure both expertise in state of the art topics and future involvement in the field, but also encourage our students in the formulation and promotion of scientific thought. Following the formal open call and the review of applications, a student is admitted. The student must be a graduate from the following departments:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering & Informatics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science
• School of Medicine
• Biology
• Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences NTUA
• Applied Mathematics University of Crete
• Digital Systems Engineering University of Piraeus
• Materials Science University of Ioannina
• Biomedical Engineering of the Technological Institute Athens
• Holders of equal qualifications both domestically and abroad

Study Duration and Degree

The study duration is three to four academic semesters. The programme confers M.Sc. (PSD) entitled "Biomedical Engineering". During their studies, candidates are required to successfully pass the courses and to defend their thesis. Teaching of courses and the writing of the dissertation is in English language.

Course Structure

The programme consists of two semesters: Semester A (winter) and Semester B (spring), followed by a Master Thesis.

Semester A (winter)

• Core Modules:
  • PHYSIOLOGY-ANATOMY
  • BIOMECHANICS
  • ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING IN MEDICINE
• Optional Modules:
  • AI IN HEALTH
  • MEDICAL ROBOTICS
  • ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND APPLICATIONS
  • BIOELECTROMAGNETISM
  • BIOMATERIALS & TISSUE ENGINEERING
  • BIOLOGY-BIOCHEMISTRY
  • APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE
  • BIOSTATISTICS
  • ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Semester B (spring)

• Core Modules:
  • MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
  • MEDICAL IMAGING
  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY-QUALITY SYSTEMS
• Optional Modules:
  • MODELING & MIXED REALITY IN HEALTH
  • BIOFLUID MECHANICS
  • BIOINFORMATICS
  • CLINICAL ENGINEERING – HEALTHCARE
  • DESIGN OF ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
  • REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
  • DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING & ANALYSIS
  • BIOMEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING
  • BIOPHOTONICS
  • ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Master Thesis

The Master Thesis is an essential part of the programme, where students are required to defend their thesis.