Location
The course lessons are delivered at the campus of Bari.
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Master's Degree Course in Medical Systems Engineering – PoliBa
Overview
The Master's Degree Course in Medical Systems Engineering PoliBa – Polytechnic University of Bari offers education in the field of biomedical engineering, with particular attention to intelligent systems for processing biomedical data and signals, bioinformatics, diagnostic instrumentation, technologies and materials, devices and systems of biomedical interest, and biomechanics. The education includes courses specific to engineering sciences (biomedical, information, and industrial engineering) and medical sciences.
POLIBA MASTER'S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Educational Objectives
The educational pathway focuses on methodological and technological aspects referring to various disciplinary areas such as modeling, identification and control of physiological systems and devices, information processing systems in the medical field, tele-assistance and tele-diagnostics, the operation of healthcare facilities, the methodologies of testing, certification, safety and compatibility. In continuity with the first-level degree, it is characterized by an innovative and original openness to the fields of medicine.
Duration
The expected duration for the completion of this Course is 2 years.
Language
Classes, seminars, and laboratories are conducted in Italian language.
Admission
Curricular requirements and preparation.
POLIBA MASTER'S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Skills and active curricula
The Degree Course structures its educational offer into a common first-year pathway, followed by three tracks:
- Bioengineering Curriculum: concerning topics related to the modeling, identification and control of physiological systems and devices.
- Telemedicine Curriculum: focused on topics of patient diagnosis and monitoring, including remotely, and wearable sensors.
- Curriculum Clinica: centered on the management and maintenance of hospital facilities and medical equipment, with particular attention to safety and clinical practices.
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Professional opportunities
The expected employment and professional opportunities concern the health supply chain sector, ranging from the biomedical sector to healthcare and pharmaceuticals, up to the wellness sector.
The graduate will be able to carry out their activity both as a freelancer and in industrial or commercial companies, as well as in public administrations and public and private healthcare services, interacting with physicians and healthcare experts in diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative applications. They may work in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries producing and supplying systems, equipment and materials for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, in service companies for telemedicine and for the management of medical equipment and systems, and in specialized clinical laboratories.
Types of employment
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer;
- Public and private hospital companies;
- Pharmaceutical and biomedical industry companies;
- Telemedicine service companies;
- Specialized clinical laboratories;
- Public and private enterprises;
- Industry 4.0;
- Biomedical engineering research centers;
- Regulatory bodies;
- Standardization bodies.
POLIBA MASTER'S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Subsequent Training
PhD Program, Specialization Schools in the Field of Biomedical Engineering, Second-Level Master's Programs, Educational Pathways for obtaining professional certifications in the fields of biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, safety of systems and information, telecommunications and industrial systems.
CONTACTS
Prof. Eng. Vitoantonio Bevilacqua
Coordinator of the Degree Course
Orientation Office
Service of the Polytechnic of Bari
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