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Common European Master’s Course in Biomedical Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Czech Technical University
Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
| Application Deadline: | January 15; Non EU: December 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,000 ≈ € 8,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Prague / Czech Republic / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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In September 2010 an Erasmus Mundus Master’s course, called CEMACUBE (Common European MAster’s CoUrse in Biomedical Engineering) has started. The goal of this course is to prepare students from Europe and outside Europe for professions in Biomedical Engineering.
For a single university it is difficult to have enough knowledge of all sub-specialisations in Biomedical Engineering to teach their students on an adequate level. Also the required European scope is difficult to gain when students stick to a single university. Therefore a consortium of 6 universities has joined their knowledge and specific expertise into a 2-year European Master’s in Biomedical Engineering.
During the first year (semester 1 and 2), a student will follow lectures on all biomedical engineering subjects at one of the six universities, the 3rd semester (s)he will move to one of the participating universities to follow lectures on a specific topic, like medical imaging, tissue engineering or artificial organs. The fourth and last semester, a Master’s project will be performed on this specialisation at one of the 6 participating universities: the Universities of Groningen (The Netherlands), Aachen (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), Ghent and Brussels (Belgium) and Prague (Czech Republic). Each student will receive a double degree.
In this Master's course, knowledge and skills in all fields in BME will be given, so when you finished the Master's programme, you can be employed as generalist, and you will also be specialised in one particular field of BME; as a student, you are able to select any field within BME. You will be trained to work in interdisciplinary project teams, composed of engineers and medical specialists. To prepare further for interdisciplinary teams, students and scholars are treated as equal. To train for working in a European setting, you will get knowledge in the health care situation in several countries in Europe, and you will be trained in cultural differences between European countries.
In summary, the goal of this course is to acquire the ability to...:
* ...work in interdisciplinary (engineering – medical) teams
* ...work in international and thus intercultural (European) teams
* ...communicate effectively with experts in (bio)medicine and technology
* ...perform fundamental research in Biomedical Engineering.
* ...design innovative devices to improve diagnostics and treatment of patients
* ...follow a post-Master’s training in Biomedical Engineering
* ...perform a PhD-study
* ...train continuously (life-long-learning)
Contents
The programme consists of four semesters. During the first year (semester 1 and 2), a student will follow lectures on all biomedical engineering subjects at one of the six universities, the 3rd semester (s)he will move to one of the participating universities to follow lectures on a specific topic, like medical imaging, tissue engineering or artificial organs. The fourth and last semester, a Master’s project will be performed on this specialisation at one of the 6 participating universities:
* Aachen (Germany)
* Dublin (Ireland)
* Ghent and Brussels (Belgium)
* Groningen (The Netherlands)
* Prague (Czech Republic)
Each student will receive a double degree.
Semester 1 & 2
During the first two semesters, in total 60 ECTS, each university gives course elements on basic BME-topics. The content of those two semesters, offered by each consortium university is comparable and will contain the following:
Medical course elements
* Anatomy and Histology
* (Patho)physiology
* Ethics
General engineering course elements
* Methodical Design
* Project Management
* Biochemistry
* Bio transport
* Working culture
Engineering course elements, focused on diagnostics
* Imaging Techniques
* Biomedical Instrumentation
* Signal Analysis
Engineering course elements, focused on therapy
* Cell Biology
* Biomaterials
* Biomechanics
Traineeship
A traineeship has to be followed in a hospital or industry. All universities of the consortium have an extensive network of contacts in hospitals and industries. You can think about a traineeship at one of the following companies:
* Philips Medical Systems
* Siemens
* Medtronic
* Otto Bock
* Aesculap
* DePuy
* Linet
* BTL
Moreover we will use the extensive Eucomed network of European medical technology industries. And we will use the EEN-network of mainly SME-companies.
Each university organises traineeships for the students that are running semester 1 and 2. As a student, you should discuss your traineeship with the local coordinator.
Semester 3
In the third semester (30 ECTS) course elements on a specific topic will be given. Each university will offer several unique specialisations (table 1), based on keylines research, so students get state-of-the-art knowledge, preparing them optimally for future developments in BME.
University Specialisation Aachen
* Artificial and Bioartificial Organs
Dublin
* Tissue Biomechanics & Regenerative Medicine
* Neural Engineering
Ghent
* Radiation physics & Nuclear imaging processing
* Computational methods for medical applications
Groningen
* Function Restoration Engineering
* Imaging Physics
Prague
* Medical Instrumentation
* Modern Physical Methods in BME
* Medical Imaging Instrumentation
Table 1: Specialisations of every UniversityDuring this 3rd semester a proposal is prepared (5 ECTS) for the Master’s project. First a topic is selected. All participating universities will offer Master’s project topics, focussed on their specialisations (see Semester 4). Then a literature search is performed to become familiar with the topic. This phase is finished by an extensive formulation of the study subject and strategy.
Semester 4
In the fourth and last semester (30 ECTS) an individual Master’s project will be performed. This project could be a research assignment or a design assignment. During this Master’s project all knowledge and skills learned in the first three semesters are applied:
* to solve a problem by designing a device (in case of a design assignment)
* to realise answers to a scientific question by performing scientific research (in case of a research assignment).
Each student will have two supervisors, one from the institute where the study is performed and one from another consortium university. In the end the assesment will be done by a report and a presentation.
Each consortium university will offer individual Master's projects, in their own specialisation.
Apart from the consortium universities, you can also follow the Master's project at one of the associated universities.
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Requirements
To ensure quality of the course, the enrolment in CEMACUBE is limited to 20 students per consortium university. The consortium reserves at least 15 places for non-EU students.
For admission with a scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria:
* A BSc in Biomedical, chemical, electronical or mechanical engineering, or applied physics. In detail the Bachelor program must demonstrate that the following criteria are attained:
* Basic knowledge and understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry
* Applying, integrating knowledge and understanding of mathematics, physics, chemistry
* The capability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and in verbal form.
* An ability to conduct scientific research individually on a distinct, well described topic
* An ability to design products that can solve problems in a systematic way
* The applicant needs to send in the original of the transcript of records (or certified copy) or degree certificate. Applicants in the final year of their Bachelor’s study may also apply. They should send in an updated version of their transcript of records. They will be accepted on the condition that they will have met with all requirements by the start of the CEMACUBE-course in September.
* Degree certificates, originating from other than the consortium universities, will be judged by the consortium secretariat that use lists of universities with a sufficient level of quality.
* An excellent command of the English language is a prerequisite for participation in the CEMACUBE programme.
* Academic excellence as is evident from the awarding institution of the first degree, the grades obtained and the content of two letters of reference.
* Well-written and well-considered motivation letter to follow the CEMACUBE-course
* Relevant work experience to follow the CEMACUBE-course successfully as is made evident in a curriculum vitae.
* A completed application form received, which includes besides the above mentioned documents, one passport-sized photo and a copy of the passport.
All other students should follow a repair programme prior to this Master's course
EU-regulations that are installed to ensure a geographical balance of the selected students require that no more than two students from the same country can be awarded an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
Due to the high tuition fees in Dublin, we will limit the number of students for Dublin to 14%. The other students will go to the other 4 universities (a mean of 21% per university).
Proficiency in English
The language requirements for the CEMACUBE programme include one of the following test results:
* An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score of 6.5
* A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test score of 580 (paper-based)
* A TOEFL test score of 237 (computer-based)
* A TOEFL test score of 92 (internet-based iBT)
Since language competence is an important element, all universities of the consortium offer during this program English language courses to the CEMACUBE students.
Note that a copy of an authentic test certificate, no more than two years old, must be produced (after 2 years the most tests are no longer valid!). The TOEFL code of the University of Groningen (coordinating institution of the CEMACUBE programme) is: 7191. If you use this code to send us your results, please do not forget to also send a copy of your test results with your application, otherwise your application is considered to be incomplete!
Exceptions: Only two groups of students do not need to prove proficiency in English:
* Applicants that are a native English speaker and completed secondary education in any one of the following countries: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia
* Applicants that have completed their bachelor education in any one of the following countries: Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia
PLEASE NOTE: We make no further exceptions to these rules. Students have to prove their proficiency in English if they do not meet either of the two requirements stated above.
In spite of the fact that the medium of instruction of many universities is English, we do require you to send proof of proficiency in English by means of sending us a test score report of one of the above mentioned tests. We are very strict with this rule as from previous experiences we have learned that English being the medium of instruction during a student’s previous education very often does not guarantee a sufficient command of the English language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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