Silesian University of Technology | Bachelor and Master Studies (since 2023/2024)

Faculty of Biomedical Engineering

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Valid from 2023/2024

You will learn the principles of acquisition of signals, images, and other medical data.
You will learn the most recent techniques of biomedical information processing and analysis.
You will know and understand what artificial intelligence, machine learning, or deep learning are, and how they support medicine.
You will specialize in programming, medical informatics and hospital information systems.

You will gain knowledge in the field of materials for medicine, including biomaterials and dental prosthetics as well as methods of modifying their surface with the use of modern technologies of shaping surface layers and coatings to improve the quality of the final form of medical and prosthetic devices used during the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patient.
You will learn how to design and manufacture medical devices, in particular personalized implants and modern implantation systems and surgical instruments, including the medical sterilization process for the needs of medicine of the future.
You will learn about techniques and technologies, as well as methods of manufacturing ready-made medical devices that allow you to obtain their final form in accordance with the recommendations of the guidelines and standards, and you will gain skills regarding the implementation and registration of medical devices.

You will learn and become familiar with interdisciplinary issues from various fields such as biomechanics, electronics, mechanics, sport and rehabilitation engineering.
You will gain knowledge and skills in designing and computer simulations with the use of modern CAD and CAE systems and the implementation of advanced biomechatronic systems, especially in the field of medicine and sports.
You will learn and acquire the skills of inventing, constructing and delivering engineering solutions related to rehabilitation and sport with the use of modern technologies such as virtual reality and robotics.

You will learn the construction and functioning of the basic elements of active medical devices and learn to design and program electronic biomedical systems.
You will gain knowledge both in the field of high- and low-level programming and in designing the architecture of embedded systems, including the biomedical Internet of Things – IoT.
You will learn the methodology of acquiring and processing biomedical signals and images, which are essential in diagnostics, and the modeling of biomedical systems.
You will learn modern trends in biomedical data analysis, including machine learning methods and artificial intelligence algorithms.

you will learn about advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and learn how computer science can help a doctor,
you will learn to process large amounts of data thanks to machine learning and artificial intelligence tools,
you will learn how to use machine learning and artificial intelligence in medical matters,
you will learn about the latest standards for the design and implementation of IT medical systems,
you will learn to work in various technological stacks,
you will stand out among programmers who graduate from classical computer science with the knowledge of the specifics of the medical industry.

you will learn the secrets of designing implants, hospital and rehabilitation equipment with the use of intelligent materials for medicine, including personalized,
you will learn how to manufacture the final medical product using modern manufacturing techniques based on your own concept designed in CAD software,
you will learn the ability to implement and register a medical device, taking into account not only the guidelines of the European Commission but also normative recommendations,
you will solve complex practical problems by planning research, analyzing the obtained results and formulating substantive conclusions based on them,
you will learn to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

you will learn the secrets of CAD design, thanks to which you will design rehabilitation or sports equipment,
you will learn to use the Madymo software, where you will be able to simulate car accidents and evaluate their effects in terms of human safety,
you will plan a series of tests that will allow you to support sports training in engineering,
you will learn to design smart devices,
you will learn about many biomechanical aspects of the human movement system and the impact of implants on human bone structures,
you will learn how to use virtual reality during rehabilitation and sports training,
you will be trained in the analysis of human body movement using modern technology.

you will create a structure, program and train neural networks,
you will learn and understand advanced methods of signal processing and data analysis,
you will gain proficiency in creating software for mobile, stationary and microprocessor platforms,
you will learn to build and program advanced computer control and measurement systems based on National Instruments solutions and LabVIEW graphic language,
you will gain skills in the field of advanced statistical data mining,
you will learn the principles of creating and programming models of biological processes,
you will learn about the operation of diagnostic medical equipment and the organization of a diagnostic laboratory.