MSc in Biomedical Engineering
The MSc program in Biomedical Engineering is a direct continuation of the BSc program in biomedical engineering in School of Science and Engineering. After successful completion of the program the student is awarded the degree Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. The program is designed to meet the curriculum requirements for the professional title of chartered engineer (Icelandic: verkfræðingur), as defined by the Ministry of industry and the Association of chartered engineers in Iceland.
The overall objective of the program is to prepare students to apply the methods of engineering discipline to understand, modify, or control biological systems and to apply this to improve health and quality of life. Although the program is designed for students that have completed BSc in biomedical engineering, students with BSc in other disciplines of engineering can be accepted, and are then required to complete certain package of courses fundamental to biomedical engineering, in harmony with the requirement in the BSc program within the School.
Sturcture of the program. MSc in Biomedical Engineering is a 2 year program (120 ects) composed of three modules: one semester of mandatory courses (33 ects), one or two semesters of electives forming a coherent line of study, and a thesis equivalent to one semester (30 ects). In exceptional cases may the thesis work cover two semesters (60 ects), and then with much more stringent requirements on the scientific aspects of the research project.
Although the program is in three modules, the study and research work is expected to interlace to some extent. Major part of the electives must form a coherent line of study, based on the students interest and to prepare him to tackle his thesis work. Proposed study plans for each student need to be approved by the department faculty and thesis advisor.
Potential fields of focus may include:
• bioinformatics
• neuroengineering
• bioelectronics
• biosignals
• imaging and modeling
Students are expected to take courses within the department of health sciences, as well as in other departments within the School of Science and Engineering and other Schools within RU. Students may expect to take courses and participate in research at other universities.
Outline of the program in biomedical engineering (MSc):
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall |
Clinical engineering (6) Diagnostic technology (8) Research methods 1 (4) Electives (12 ects) |
Electives (30) or Thesis (39) |
| Spring |
Therapeutic technology (8) Research methods 2 (4) Seminar (8) Electives (10 ects) |
Thesis (30) |
Numbers in brackets refer to ECTS units
Description of courses may be found in the course catalog.
Further information is to be found at the International office and prospective students are welcome to contact:
Kristín Kristinsdóttir, graduate administrator, kristinkri@ru.is
Haraldur Auðunsson, department head, haraldura@ru.is
