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Biomedical Engineering

MSc programme

Study Guide

2009/2010

www.bme.tudelft.nl

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Content

Preface....................................................................................................................................... 51. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 72. Goals.................................................................................................................................. 93. Qualifications of MSc in BME graduates ............................................................................... 104. Study programme.............................................................................................................. 11

4.1 General information ................................................................................................... 114.1.1 Semesters and periods ........................................................................................... 114.1.2 Examinations......................................................................................................... 114.1.3 Study load and European Credits ............................................................................ 11

4.2 MSc: first year (60 EC) ............................................................................................... 124.2.1

Individual Study Programme (ISP) .......................................................................... 12

4.3 MSc: second year (60 EC) .......................................................................................... 13

4.3.1 Traineeship in a hospital, industry or other research institute (12 EC)......................... 134.3.2 Literature survey (10 EC) ....................................................................................... 134.3.3 Masters thesis project (38 EC) ................................................................................ 144.3.4 Oral presentations ................................................................................................. 14

4.4 Student interviews..................................................................................................... 145. Specialisations within the MSc in BME programme................................................................ 15

5.1 Medical Instruments & Medical Safety (MIMS).............................................................. 165.1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 165.1.2 Admission ............................................................................................................. 16

5.2 Biomechatronics (BM) ................................................................................................ 175.2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 175.2.2 Admission ............................................................................................................. 17

5.3 Tissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI) ..................................................................... 185.3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 185.3.2 Admission ............................................................................................................. 18

5.4 Medical Imaging (MI)................................................................................................. 195.4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 195.4.2 Admission ............................................................................................................. 19

5.5 Medical Physics (MP).................................................................................................. 205.5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 205.5.2 Admission ............................................................................................................. 20

5.6 Biomedical Instrumentation (BI) ................................................................................. 215.6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 215.6.2 Admission ............................................................................................................. 21

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6. Admission ......................................................................................................................... 226.1 Admission for students with an academic bachelors degree ........................................... 22

6.1.1 Additional Bachelors courses for admission to Medical Instruments and Medical Safety(MIMS) and Biomechatronics (BM) ...................................................................................... 236.1.2 Additional Bachelors Courses for admission to Tissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI)23 6.1.3 Additional Bachelors Courses for admission to Medical Imaging (MI) and Medical Physics(MP) 246.1.4 Additional Bachelors Courses for admission to Biomedical Instruments (BI) ................ 24

6.2 Admission for students with a bachelors degree from a Dutch polytechnic school (TH/HBO)25

6.2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 256.2.2 Pre-masters programme for Medical Instruments and Medical Safety (MIMS);Biomechatronics (BM); and Tissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI) ..................................... 266.2.3 Pre-masters programme for Medical Imaging (MI) and Medical Physics (MP) .............. 276.2.4 Pre-masters programme for Biomedical Instruments (BI) .......................................... 28

6.3 Admission for students still in their academic bachelors programme............................... 297. Teaching in Leiden (LUMC) and Rotterdam (Erasmus MC)..................................................... 30

7.1 Courses in Leiden ...................................................................................................... 307.2 Courses in Rotterdam................................................................................................. 31

8. All BME masters courses .................................................................................................... 328.1 Biomedical courses .................................................................................................... 338.2 Mathematics and Engineering courses ......................................................................... 35

9. Study and traineeship abroad ............................................................................................. 3610. Enrolling for courses and tests, pass rules........................................................................ 37

10.1 Courses .................................................................................................................... 3710.2 Tests ........................................................................................................................ 3710.3 Pass rules ................................................................................................................. 3710.4 Examination .............................................................................................................. 3710.5 Cum laude ............................................................................................................... 37

11. Organisation ................................................................................................................. 3811.1 Faculty 3ME .............................................................................................................. 3811.2 Interfaculty masters programme................................................................................. 3811.3 Education support staff .............................................................................................. 3811.4 Education committee ................................................................................................. 3911.5 Board of Examiners.................................................................................................... 3911.6 Student association.................................................................................................... 3911.7 MSc coordinator ........................................................................................................ 3911.8 Academic Counsellor .................................................................................................. 40

12. Further Information ....................................................................................................... 41



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Preface

We are very pleased that the MSc programme in Biomedical Engineering will start on 1 September

2009 for the sixth year. Meanwhile many students were awarded their MSc degrees and most of them

found that the course was exactly what they were looking for: challenging, interesting, relevant,

multi-disciplinary, application-oriented and more. Almost all of them have been able to find rewarding

jobs in the biomedical industry or in related fields, mostly as researchers or designers.

In 2007 we received a visit from an evaluation committee which is responsible for monitoring the

quality of the education programme. The committee members were very enthusiastic about the multi-

disciplinary character of the course, offered in collaboration with Leiden University Medical Centre and

the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam. They were particularly in favour of the use of direct

confrontation with clinical research issues as the main tool for keeping the students focused.

The unique collaboration between the departments of Applied Sciences, Electrical Engineering and

Mechanical Engineering in an interfaculty MSc programme does present challenges in terms of the

lecture schedules and examinations etc. However, on the positive side, students are encouraged to

look beyond the traditional boundaries of the individual disciplines and to discover new horizons.

The contribution made by our clinical partners at the Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) and the

Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam (ErasmusMC) is very important. Medical doctors from thecentres visit the Delft campus and introduce the BME students to the clinical problems that they are

facing. The future BME engineers make several trips to Leiden and Rotterdam in order to gain direct

experience of the clinical environment and many BME students carry out their MSc thesis assignments

or at least part of them at the Leiden and Rotterdam sites.

As an indication of the positive nature of the collaboration, during the last years some medical

students have also come to Delft to take an introductory course in Biomedical Engineering. Medical

doctors with a good appreciation of engineering methodology and design are very important as a

counterpart to the BME engineers. This coming year more medical students are likely to spend part of

their study time at Delft. In 2006 an official collaboration programme involving the LUMC, the

University of Leiden, ErasmusMC, Erasmus University and Delft University of Technology began. This

regional collaboration between three large knowledge institutes will act as a major stimulus for

biomedical companies in the province of South Holland, which is referred to as the Medical Delta

www.medicaldelta.nl. The collaboration involves both research and education. For new MSc students

in particular it represents an ongoing commitment on the part of our clinical partners to participate in

the education programme. In addition new jobs will be created in the region for our graduates.

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The BME programme at Delft University of Technology differs from other BME programmes offered in

the Netherlands, because it focuses on producing good engineers in the traditional engineering

disciplines who can apply their skills within multi-disciplinary research teams which also include

medical scientists. The MSc course puts the emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration and the MSctheses are under the guidance of both technical and clinical tutors.

In the field of biomedical engineering there are still many new discoveries to be made and there is a

constant search for better equipment. It is a hi-tech field where research programmes in universities

can still compete (and collaborate) with industrial programmes. Its importance for society as a whole

is obvious. It is very rewarding for students to see that their efforts can have a direct or indirect

impact on clinical practice.

We are looking forward to the coming year and the many new opportunities for students, researchers

and clinicians!

Prof. Frans C.T. van der Helm



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1 . I n t r o d u c t i o n Biomedical Engineering (BME) involves the application of engineering principles and technologies to

medicine and biology so as to define and solve problems in these fields.

The two-year MSc programme in Biomedical Engineering at Delft University of Technology started in

September 2004. Although still a young programme, it is founded on a long history of teaching and

research in BME within three collaborating faculties:

the Faculty of Applied Sciences (Physics),

the Faculty ofElectrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, and

the Faculty ofMechanical Engineering, Marine Technology and Materials Science.

Bundling the education and research programmes of these three faculties a broad BME programme

could be realised. Additionally, the programme includes close and intensive collaboration with clinical

partners at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), the Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam

(Erasmus MC), and the Academic Medical Center Amsterdam (AMC). Clinical partners participate in

first-year MSc teaching (LUMC and Erasmus MC), and in the tutoring of MSc projects in the second

year (LUMC, Erasmus MC, and AMC).

Biomedical engineers have a solid technical background and additional knowledge of the medical field.

In the biomedical industry, they apply their knowledge to the development and improvement of

instruments for minimally invasive surgery, joint replacement prostheses, pacemakers, catheters, etc.

Within the health service, in particular in academic medical centres, biomedical engineers participatein research and education. Two examples are biomechanical research focused at the improvement of

joint replacement prostheses at an orthopaedic department, and image processing research for the

automated detection of narrowing blood vessels at a department of cardiology.

In total, six specialisations are offered within the MSc in BME programme. Three of these

specialisations require a background in Mechanical Engineering; two require a background in (Applied)

Physics, and one in Electrical Engineering. This means that BSc graduates in Mechanical Engineering,

Applied Physics or Electrical Engineering from a University of Technology may enter the BMEprogramme without any restrictions. TU BSc graduates holding other degrees may also enter the

programme but only after completing a series of additional courses. Graduates holding a degree from

a Dutch polytechnic (Technische Hogeschool) may also enter the programme upon completion of a

number of additional courses: the Pre-Masters programme. Additional (BSc) courses up to 15 ECTS

may be incorporated into the MSc programme. In the event that further additional courses are

required these will partly come on top of the MSc programme. See chapter 6 for detailed information

on enrolment.



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Chapter 2 sets out the goals of the masters programme in Biomedical Engineering and chapter 3

describes the qualifications of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering graduate. In chapter 4, an overview

of the study programme is given. The six specialisations are presented in more detail in chapter 5. In

chapter 6, the admission programmes for academic bachelors and Dutch polytechnic bachelorsgraduates are described. The medical courses on offer at LUMC and the Erasmus MC and in some of

the research groups in the two academic hospitals that offer final masters thesis assignments are

presented in chapter 7.

Chapter 8 contains an overview of biomedical and medical courses and an overview of mathematics

and engineering courses. Chapters 9-12 provide further practical information.



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2 . GoalsThe goal of the master programme in Biomedical Engineering is to educate academic engineers, who

are technically high-skilled and have additional medical and biological knowledge.

Graduates are capable to collaborate with clinicians, researchers and other health care professionals in

order to:

Identify, define and analyse biomedical problems, for the solution of which Biomedical Engineering

principles and techniques can contribute

Develop and to produce a sound solution to the problem

Present these solutions effectively



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3 . Qual i f i ca t ions o f MSc in BME grad ua t es Graduates of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering are suitably qualified in the following areas:

1. Broad and profound knowledge of the engineering sciences (mathematics and applied physics)

and the ability to apply this at an advanced level in one biomedical engineering specialisation.

2. Broad and profound knowledge of science and technology and of the particular BME specialisation

and, moreover, the skills to use this knowledge effectively in biophysical modelling of human

anatomy and physiology as well as in the design of technical tools to analyse, monitor, assist and

replace anatomical and physiological functions in a clinically effective, biocompatible, safe and

cost-effective way. The discipline is mastered at different levels of abstraction, including a

reflective understanding of its structure and relation to other fields, and reaching in part the

forefront of scientific or industrial research and development. This knowledge forms the basis of

innovative contributions to the discipline in the form of new designs or development of new

knowledge.

3. Thorough knowledge of paradigms, methods and tools as well as the skill to actively apply this

knowledge in analysis, modelling, simulating, designing and performing research with respect to

innovative biomedical engineering, with an appreciation of different application areas.

4. The capacity to independently solve technological and biophysical problems in a systematic way

through problem analysis, formulating sub-problems and providing innovative technical solutions,

also in new and unfamiliar situations. This includes a professional attitude towards identifying and

acquiring new areas of expertise, monitoring and critically evaluating existing knowledge, planningand executing research, adapting to changing circumstances, and integrating new knowledge with

an appreciation of its ambiguity, incompleteness and limitations.

5. The capacity to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams, interacting effectively

with specialists and taking initiatives where necessary.

6. The capacity to effectively communicate (including presenting and reporting) details about ones

work, such as solutions to problems, conclusions, knowledge and considerations, to both

professionals and a non-specialist public, in the English language.

7. The capacity to evaluate and assess the technological, ethical and societal impact of ones work,

and to take responsibility with regard to sustainability, economy and social welfare.

8. A commitment to independently maintaining ones professional competence through lifelong

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4 . St u d y p r o g r a m m e Biomedical Engineering is a two year academic masters programme.

There are six specialisations within the programme:

Medical Instruments and Medical Safety (MIMS);

BioMechatronics (BM);

Tissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI);

Medical Imaging (MI);

Medical Physics (MP);

Biomedical Instrumentation (BI).

These specialisations cover a broad spectrum within Biomedical Engineering. Each specialisation

requires its own specific background knowledge.

At the beginning of the study programme students must choose their specialisation. Switching

between specialisations is possible, but students should take into account the obligatory courses and

additional courses required for each specialisation.

This chapter gives general information on teaching periods, examinations and European Credits,

followed by a presentation of the first and second year study programmes.

4.1 General information4.1.1 Semesters and periodsEach course year is divided in two semesters. Each semester consists of two periods (quarters). In

this study guide, these periods will be referred to as 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B. A period consists of seven

weeks of lectures, followed by two or three weeks in which examinations may be scheduled.

4.1.2 ExaminationsExaminations may be oral or written. For those subjects in which written examinations are scheduled,

students will have at least one opportunity per year to resit examinations (written or oral).

Examinations are scheduled immediately after the period in which the course is taught. Resits

generally take place after the next period. Resits for examinations taken in period 2B are scheduled in

the second half of August.

4.1.3 Study load and European CreditsThe study load of a course is expressed in European Credits (EC) to reflect the European Credit

Transfer System (ECTS), which encourages acknowledgement of qualifications between higher

education institutions in the European Union. The study load for one study year is 60 EC. Credits give

an indication of the relative weights of certain parts of the course. One EC involves approximately 28

study hours. The study load includes all time spent on the course: lectures, private study, traineeship,

practical assignments, examinations, etc.



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The study programme involves two years of study, each with a study load of 60 EC. The total

programme is worth 120 EC.

4.2 MSc: first year (60 EC)In the first year, students are expected to take at least 30 EC in biomedical courses and at least 30 EC

in fundamental technical courses. Both the biomedical courses and the fundamental technical courses

have an obligatory part that is specific to each specialisation and an elective part that must be chosen

in agreement with the professor responsible for the specialisation. Lists of recommended courses and

other elective courses are provided for this purpose (see Tables IX, X and XI in Chapter 8).

Biomedical courses are taught by engineers and clinicians. Clinicians discuss clinical issues and explain

their viewpoints, whilst also covering progress in clinically-related research. There are several medical

courses that can be taken within the educational programme of two of our clinical partner universities,

Leiden University Medical Center and the Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam: students may take

these medical courses to a maximum of 10 EC.

From the engineering viewpoint, emphasis is placed on technical and biophysical aspects, such as the

latest advances in design, modelling and simulation, all the time relating this to the engineering

background of the students.

4.2.1 Individual Study Programme (ISP)All 'new' students need to register their program with selected courses using a prescribed template,

which can be found on www.bme.tudelft.nl. Please check this Study Guide to ensure that your

program meets the requirements, check your calendar for conflicting lecture times and to spread your

study load over the year, and consult the applicable professor to ensure that you optimally prepare for

your specialisation. The template needs to be signed by the applicable professor and by the student

and the original signed form shall be delivered to the Master Coordinator R. Happee ( Coordinator-

[email protected]) for formal registration.

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4.3 MSc: second year (60 EC)The second year starts with a traineeship in a biomedical research group or biomedical company.

Bachelors graduated from a polytechnic school (TH) are exempted from this traineeship. The

remainder of the year is taken up with a literature survey and a masters thesis project. The

traineeship and literature survey may be undertaken in any order.

In general, assignments are carried out individually. It is best if the literature survey, traineeship and

masters thesis project are in the same field of research. Students shall discuss and plan the

traineeship, literature survey and masters thesis project with the professor of the chosen

specialisation. Some assignments and internships can be found on www.bme.tudelft.nl.

4.3.1 Traineeship in a h ospital, industry or other research institute (12 EC)Over the course of their traineeship students undertake a project task defined in consultation with the

host institute. It is recommended that Dutch students undertake their traineeship abroad. The faculty

overseeing the Biomedical Engineering masters programme will support student initiatives for study

abroad, or will actively help in finding host institutions. Traineeships should culminate in a report.

Important!

Bachelors graduates with a polytechnic high school degree are exempted from the traineeship.

Traineeships are usually arranged via one of the staff members in the students chosen specialisation.

The Information Centre in the Student Facility Centre also holds extensive information on a large

number of companies abroad and on financial matters, work permits, visas, etc. Additional information

is available on their website: http://www.sfc.tudelft.nl.

Students may also contact the International Exchange Coordinator:

Mrs Mascha Toppenberg

Room 8B-2-31, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 86959, E-mail: [email protected]

Important!Students are encouraged to contact the professor in charge of their chosen specialisation at the start

of the traineeship selection process. This helps to avoid problems later on: professors have a good

overview of institutes and companies within their line of work and are in a position to judge whether

or not the chosen institute or company is suitable. The professor responsible must give his approval

before traineeships are started.

4.3.2 Literature survey (10 EC)It is recommended that students do their literature survey in the same research field as their masters

thesis project. The literature survey will finish with a report and presentation in a seminar attended by

staff and fellow students.

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4.3.3 Masters thesis project (38 EC)The masters thesis project is the final part of the BME programme. Ideally, the project is undertaken

in collaboration with a clinical partner (Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Erasmus Medical

Center (ERASMUS MC) Rotterdam, or the Academic Medical Center (AMC) Amsterdam). Regardless ofwhether thesis work is carried out in Delft or at the premises of the clinical partner, every MSc student

will have a clinical tutor and a technical tutor. Roughly six weeks after the start of the project,

students give an introductory presentation in which the project goals, methodology and the research

plan are presented. Students then prepare the MSc thesis as a project report. Thesis work is

evaluated by way of an oral presentation (graduation seminar) by the candidate and an oral

examination before an MSc examination committee composed of at least three scientific staff

members, including the thesis supervisor and one staff member from outside the research group. The

examination committee may also include external examiners from research institutes or from industrial

partners.

4.3.4 Oral presentationsIn multidisciplinary research it is essential that students have good communication skills. Each student

must therefore give three oral presentations (seminars) as part of training in delivering a clear

message to a public from a different background. For each presentation a grade will be given: one for

the literature seminar, one for the seminar held six weeks after the start of the masters assignment

(introductory seminar), and one at the end of the masters thesis project (graduation seminar). These

seminars are obligatory for all final-year Biomedical Engineering students.

4.4 Student interviewsWe feel that it is essential that students know what is expected of them, and that students let us

know if there are problems within the study programme, in order that we can make improvements.

At the beginning of the academic year a central presentation will be given, in which new students will

be given a thorough introduction to the BME programme, and where new students can meet each

other. Following this presentation, and before 15 October, an individual study programme (ISP) will be

drawn up in discussion with the master coordinator (see section 4.2.1). In addition to this, everystudent is assigned an official student interview each year to discuss study progress and for feedback

on the study programme. Students complete an anonymous questionnaire, which forms the basis for

action taken to improve courses.

Important!

Student interviews are supplementary to, but not a replacement for, regular student-professor contact

held on a more informal basis.



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5 . Specia l i sa t i ons w i th in th e MSc in BME p rog r am m eStudents starting the BME master programme should be aware that the programme is divided into 6

specialisations.

Medical Instruments and Medical Safety (MIMS)

BioMechatronics (BM)

Tissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI)

Medical Imaging (MI)

Medical Physics (MP)

Biomedical Instrumentation (BI)

Not only do these specialisations focus on different aspects of biomedical engineering, they also

require different baseline knowledge to be admitted.

Important!

At the beginning of the study programme students must choose their specialisation. Switching

between specialisations is possible, but students should take into account the obligatory courses and

additional courses required for each specialisation.

Chapter 5 describes the main focus of education and research in each specialisation and Chapter 6

describes admission requirements and specific deficiency programmes for the specialisations.



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5.1 Medical Instruments & Medical Safety (MIMS)Professor in charge: Prof. Jenny Dankelman

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85763

E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Peter A Wieringa, Prof. Cees A Grimbergen

Medical Instruments Group, Dept of Biomechanical Engineering,

Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3ME).

5.1.1 OverviewThe goal of research within the Medical Instruments & Medical Safety specialisation is to develop new

devices, processes and systems aimed at improving the quality and safety of health care delivery.

Medical instrument development is focused in several medical disciplines, including minimally invasive

surgery, colonoscopy, and catheter interventions. To operate through small incisions in the skin,

surgeons require special instruments, making minimally invasive techniques a challenging field of

application. New flexible instruments are being developed for use in minimally invasive surgery. In the

field of colonoscopy a new locomotion system has been developed to move more easily through the

bowel and lessen patient pain. Medical instrument research also focuses on the quality of medical

instruments and their optimal use, maintenance and sterilisation. New training equipment such as

virtual reality trainers and simulators with force/haptic feedback is being developed to train surgeons

outside the operating theatre.

This specialisation is directed at the medical specialisations surgery, cardiovascular diseases and

gastroenterology.

5.1.2 AdmissionBSc graduates in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering may be admitted to this specialisation without

the need to take additional courses. Bachelor graduates with other degrees must attend additional

courses. More information can be found in Table I.



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5.2 Biomechatronics (BM)Professor in charge: Prof. Frans C T van der Helm

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85616


Biomechatronics & Biorobotics group, Dept of Biomechanical Engineering,

Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3ME)

5.2.1 OverviewBiomechatronics is the interdisciplinary study of biology, mechanics and electronics. It focuses on the

research and design of assistive and diagnostic devices for patients with disorders of the

neuromuscular-skeletal system. A thorough knowledge of the healthy system is required, in addition

to knowledge about patient status, i.e. the causes and symptoms of disease. In particular, biophysical

models of muscles, joints, the Central Nervous System and sensors, and human motion control are

very helpful for analysis and innovative designs.

The interactivity of biological organs (including the brain) with electromechanical devices and systems

is an important feature. In this specialisation the main focus is on prosthetics, orthotics, joint implants,

diagnostic devices for neurological disorders, neuro-rehabilitation robots, and haptic interfaces, etc.

Other exciting biomechatronic opportunities that scientists foresee in the near future include electronic

stimulators of muscles and nerves for stroke victims and patients with trauma to the Central Nervous

System.

5.2.2 AdmissionBSc graduates in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering may be admitted to this specialisation without

the need to take additional courses. Bachelor graduates with other degrees must attend additional

courses. More information can be found in Table I.



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5.3 Tissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI)Professor in charge: Prof. Fred van Keulen

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86515


Precision and Microsystems Engineering,

Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3ME)

5.3.1 OverviewDespite the fact that joint replacement prostheses have been around since the 1960s, they still have a

long way to go before they achieve perfection. Very good results have been achieved using hip

prostheses, but prostheses for shoulder joints and fingers, for example, fail frequently. To improve

these prostheses, close cooperation between the medical and technical professions is essential.

In this masters programme students will become acquainted with skeletal tissues (bone, cartilage and

tendons), joint anatomy, and methods for measuring and calculating stresses and strains in bone as

well as in prostheses and materials that can be used in the human body, which must be both

biocompatible and durable. The biomechanical properties of skeletal tissues will be explored: how

strong are these materials, andperhaps more importantlyhow do these tissues change with ageing

and disease, and how does tissue react when a prosthesis is implanted?

Bone is a living tissue that is able to adapt its mass and architecture to changes in external loads:

astronauts lose bone in space, while tennis players have a larger bone mass in their dominant arm.

Via the same adaptation mechanism, changes in the loading of the bone caused by implantation of a

prosthesis will induce changes in bone mass. In developing prostheses, scientists must try to predict

these changes and take advantage of the adaptive capability of the skeleton. In order to do this,

mechanical tests and advanced computer models must be combined.

At the end of this specialisation students will be able to combine technical and biomedical knowledge

in order to make a valuable contribution to new developments in the field of orthopaedics.

5.3.2 AdmissionBSc graduates in Mechanical Engineering may be admitted to this specialisation without the need to

take additional courses. Bachelor graduates with other degrees must attend additional courses. More

information can be found in Table II.



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5.4 Medical Imaging (MI)Professor in charge: Prof. Wiro Niessen

E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +31 (0)10-7043050

Primary Contact: Dr Frans Vos; E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87133

Prof. Lucas van Vliet; E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87989

Quantitative Imaging Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences

Secretary: M.S.M. Jungschlager; E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81416

IST/Quantitative Imaging (room F240)

5.4.1 OverviewImaging plays an increasingly important role in modern medicine. Nowadays, imaging methods such

as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and diagnostic ultrasound

provide high-quality three-dimensional and even four-dimensional pictures not only of the human

anatomy, but also of its function and its changes over time, aspects that are very much characteristic

of the medical field. The high quality of these pictures must be balanced against human factors such

as acquisition time and radiation burden for the patient.

The task of the MSc in this specialisation is to provide user interface and visualisation facilities for the

many Terabytes of data that are produced yearly in a hospital. It is even more important to provide

quantitative, accurate and consistent measurements of the objects of interest in the images, in order

to complement the qualitative judgment of the radiologist or other medical specialist. Where images

have been acquired using different imaging methods, or at different moments, it is necessary to

match or register individual images before they can be merged or subtracted from each other.

Intelligent utilisation of measurements can aid interpretation and classification of the image content,

which in turn can provide important diagnosis support.

As in every MSc in Biomedical Engineering, graduates of this specialisation must show competence in

cooperating with medical specialists, giving frequent feedback on problems in hand as well as on

proposed solutions.Professional opportunities lie in medical research, clinical support, and with suppliers and

manufacturers of the various devices for acquisition and processing of medical images, mainly in the

field of radiology.

5.4.2 AdmissionBSc graduates in Applied Physics may be admitted to this specialisation without the need to take

additional courses. Bachelor graduates with other degrees must attend additional courses. More

information can be found in Table III.

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5.5 Medical Physics (MP)Professor in charge: Prof. Freek Beekman

Tel. +31 (0)15 278 6560, E-mail: [email protected]

Primary Contact: Dr J Zoetelief

Tel: +31 (0)15 2786777, E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. H Th Wolterbeek

Department of Radiation, Radionuclides and reactors (R3),

Faculty of Applied Sciences

5.5.1 OverviewMedical Physics is a specialisation that has undergone extensive development in recent years. On one

hand this is due to the ever-increasing application of physical methods in health care; on the other

hand it appears that medical physicists are valuable partners in the discussion between the various

professionals working at health care institutions.

Medical physicists are responsible for the standardisation and calibration of medical instruments, in

close cooperation with medical and paramedical professionals. Furthermore, they are responsible for

the accuracy and safety of physical methods applied in hospitals for diagnosis and therapy. The

medical physicist often has a commanding position with respect to investments in medical equipment,

and medical professionals and hospital management rely heavily upon their judgement. Topics can be

divided into five areas of interest: general medical physics, radiotherapy, radiology, and nuclear

medicine. In radiotherapy, clinical physicists play a major role in treatment planning. Medical

physicists are often involved in research projects.

In the first year the MSc programme consists of approximately 50% medical technology and related

classes and about 50% fundamental technical classes. In the classes on medical physics and radiation

technology, in which medical imaging and radiotherapy is covered, medical aspects are presented by

hospital professionals. In the second year of the MSc programme students undertake a thesis project.

This will, in general, be carried out at a hospital and be tutored by a staff member at Delft Universityof Technology and a staff member from the hospital.

The Biomedical MSc specialisation Medical Physics qualifies for admission to the selection procedure

for the in-service post-doctoral education on clinical ph ysics (Klinische Fysica). This

qualification has been recognised by the Dutch Society for Medical Physics (Nederlandse Vereniging

voor Klinische Fysica, NVKF www.nvkf.nl).

5.5.2 AdmissionBSc graduates with an academic degree in Applied Physics may be admitted to this specialisation

without the need to take additional courses. Bachelor graduates with other degrees must attend

additional courses. More information can be found in Table III.

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5.6 Biomedical Instrumentation (BI)Professor in charge: Prof. Paddy French

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84729


Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory,

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

5.6.1 OverviewWithin the Department of Microelectronics, biomedical research activities are directed towards sensor

microsystems in the Laboratory for Electronic Instrumentation and low-voltage, low-power electronics

in the Laboratory for Electronics.

The mission in the Laboratory for Electronic Instrumentation is to develop smart microsystems for

biomedical measurements (both in vivo and in vitro) and implants. These projects bring together

sensing devices and read-out electronics. In recent years the laboratory has been developing a

catheter navigation system, multi-sensors for catheters (including measurements in blood),

microsystems for monitoring cardiac output, a blood impedance measurement system, polymerised

chain reaction (PCR) chips, streaming potential in bone, blood analysis and drain fluid analysis.

These projects have been performed in collaboration with a number of hospitals and biochemical and

medical companies.

In this specialisation, electronic design methodologies and proof-of-concept vehicles for low-power

adaptive integrated circuits for biomedical wearable, implantable and injectable devices are being

developed. These are battery powered or battery-less biomedical electronic devices, such as hearing

aids, cochlear implants, neurostimulators, pacemakers, and wireless links for biomedical sensors used

in health monitoring and telemedicine applications. Major design constraints that are taken into

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6 . Admiss ion The content of the bachelors degree and results will be evaluated for each candidate. The intake

coordinator on the examination committee is responsible for this selection. The admissions procedure

may result in one of the following:

Admission without additional requirements.

Admission with additional requirements of no more than 15 EC. The additional bachelors courses

may be regarded (and counted) as elective courses for the chosen specialisation in the masters

programme.

Admission with additional requirements between 15 and 45 EC. In this instance at most 15 EC of

the additional bachelors courses may be regarded (and counted) as elective courses for the

chosen specialisation in the masters programme and further required additional bachelors courses

will be on top of the standard 120 EC MSc programme.

No admission (additional requirements are more than 45 EC). The candidate must obtain a

relevant bachelors degree first.

6.1 Admission for students w ith an academic bachelors degreeStudents with a Dutch academic Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics,

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Technology, Industrial

Design Engineering, Civil Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a Dutch university of technology

or a Bachelors degree in Physics from a Dutch university are eligible for admission to the programme.International applicantswith a Bachelors degree from an IDEA League University (ETH Zrich,

Imperial College London, Technische Universitt Aachen or ParisTech - Grandes Ecoles d'Ingenieurs

de Paris) in Biomedical Engineering, (Applied) Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

or Electrical Engineering are eligible for admission to the programme.

Others are admitted on a case by case basis.

Students choosing a specialisation which does not ideally match their Bachelor degree need to take

some additional bachelors courses in order to be admitted to a specific specialisation. Depending on

the specialisation these courses will be in the Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or Electrical

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6.1.1 Additional Bachelors courses for admission to M edical Instruments and MedicalSafety (MIMS) and Biomechatronics (BM)

The schakelminor Mechanical Engineeringprovides direct access.

Table I: Overview of additional Bachelors courses required for admission to the specialisationsMedical instruments and Medical Safety (MIMS) and Biomechatronics (BM). Numbers indicate ECpoints.Course Code Course Name BE AP ME EE AE MT IDE CI CE

WB1216-06 Dynamics 2 3 3 3 3 3 3

WB1217 Sterkteleer 2 (Strength of Materials 2) 3 3 3 3 3

WB2207-07 Regeltechniek (Systems & Control Eng) not

required for students that completed AE3-3593 3 3 3 3 3 3

WB3110 Evolving Design (3EC) # # # # #

WB3250 Signal Analysis (3EC) @ @

WBTP211 Mechatronics 10 10 10 10 10 10

WI2252wbmt Analysis 3 not required for students thatcompleted WI2145ID

3 (3)

Total EC 22* 19 0 16 3 13 12 16 19

BE = Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering; AP = Bachelor in (Applied) Physics;ME = Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering; EE = Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; AE = Bachelor in

Aerospace Engineering; MT = Bachelor in Marine Technology;IDE = Bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering; CI = Bachelor in Civil Engineering; CE = Bachelorin Chemical Engineering.# WB3110 is recommended for students with an interest in mechanism design@ WB3250 signal analysis is useful for students lacking a basis in this field and planning to follow

the Master course WB2301 System identification & parameter estimation* Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering or Technische Geneeskunde may get dispensation on some

of these courses as well as some Master courses

6.1.2 Additional Bachelors Courses for admission to Tissue Biomechanics and Im plants(TBI)

The schakelminor Mechanical Engineeringprovides direct access.

Table II: Overview of additional Bachelors Courses required for admission to the specialisationsTissue Biomechanics and Implants (TBI). Numbers indicate EC points.Course Code Course Name BE AP ME EE AE MT IDE CI CE

WB1216-06 Dynamics 2 3 3 3 3 3 3

WB1217 Sterkteleer 2 (Strength of Materials 2) 3 3 3 3 3

WB1218-07 Non Linear Mechanics 2 2 2 2

WB2207-07 Regeltechniek (Systems & Control Eng) notrequired for students that completed AE3-359

3 3 3 3 3 3 3

WBTP211 Mechatronics

WI2051wbmt Differential Equations 3 3

WI2252wbmt Analysis 3 not required for students thatcompleted WI2145ID

3 (3)

Total EC 17* 11 0 8 3 3 17 6 9

BE = Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering; AP = Bachelor in (A)pplied Physics;ME = Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering; EE = Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; AE = Bachelor inAerospace Engineering; MT = Bachelor in Marine Technology;IDE = Bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering; CI = Bachelor in Civil Engineering; CE = Bachelorin Chemical Engineering.* Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering or Technische Geneeskunde may get dispensation on some

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6.1.3 Additional Bachelors Courses for admission to Medical Imaging (MI ) and MedicalPhysics (MP)

The schakelminor Applied Physicsprovides direct access.

Table III A: Overview of additional Bachelors Courses required for admission to the specialisationMedical Im aging (MI). Numbers indicate EC points.Course Code Course Name AP ME EE AE AM CS CE

TN1612TU Mechanics and theory of relativity 6 6 6 6

TN2053 Electromagnetism 1 6 6 6 6 6

TN2344 Waves 6 6 6 6 6 6

TN2545 Systems and signals 6 6 6 6

Total EC 0 18 12 18 18 22 22

AP = Bachelor in (Applied) Physics; ME = Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering;

EE = Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; AE = Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering; AM = Bachelor inApplied Mathematics; CS = Bachelor in Mathematics in Computer Sciences; CE = Bachelor in

Chemical Engineering.

Table II IB: Overview of additional Bachelors Courses required for admission to the specialisationMedical physics (MP). Numbers indicate EC points.Course Code Course Name AP ME EE AE AM CE

TN1612TU Mechanics and theory of relativity 6 6 6

TN2053 Electromagnetism 1 6 6 6 6

TN22111 Electronic instrumentation 6 6 6 6

TN2344 Waves 6 6 6 6 6

TN2311+TN2411(or TN2301)

Quantum mechanics 6 6 6 6 6

TN2545 Systems and signals 6

TN2622 Statistical physics 4 4 4 4 4

TN2785 Physical transport phenomena 6 6

TN2843 Solid state physics 5 5 5 5 5

TN2951-p1 Research laboratory (1 experimentfrom each department)

6 6 6 6 6

Total EC 0 39 39 39 51 51

AP = Bachelor in (Applied) Physics; ME = Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering;EE = Bachelor in Electrical Engineering; AE = Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering; AM = Bachelor in

Applied Mathematics; CE = Bachelor in Chemical Engineering.

1Students should register in advance at Practicum Administration room A001 in the TN building

6.1.4 Additional Bachelors Courses for admission to Biomedical I nstruments (BI )This specialisation is recommended for students with a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, who can be

admitted directly. The schakelminor Electrical Engineering for the Constructing Sciencesalso provides

direct access.

Students with degrees such as Applied Physics should show that they have at least 13 EC in Electrical

Engineering courses in their Bachelor curriculum. Students who do not meet the admission

requirements, in terms of courses followed, may be required to attend additional courses. This can be

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6.2 Admission for students w ith a bachelors degree from a Dutch polytechnic school(TH/HBO)

6.2.1 IntroductionCandidates with a Dutch HBO Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied

Mathematics, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering or Human Motion Technology are eligible for

admission. The candidate must have completed the Bachelors programme within 4 years with good

results. The intake coordinator on the Examination Committee is responsible for the selection of

candidates.

An additional pre-masters programme of approximately 30 EC must be completed before

candidates are formally admitted to the MSc programme. In the pre-masters programme, a number of

courses from the second year of the academic bachelors programme must be followed. These

additional requirements will ensure that students have an entrance level at least comparable to that of

the second course year of the academic bachelors programme that forms the basis for the specific

specialisation, i.e. Mechanical Engineering for MIMS, BM and TBI; Applied Physics for MI and MP, and

Electrical Engineering for BI. The person in charge of the chosen specialisation may also require that a

number of third-year courses from the bachelors programme are followed.

Important!

All courses in the pre-masters programme are taught in Dutch.

Candidates are formally admitted only to the pre-masters programme. However, both the pre-masters

programme and MSc courses can be followed in the first MSc year. Students are formally admitted to

the MSc programme after completing the pre-masters programme. The proposed pre-masters

programme must be approved by the Examination Committee.

As explained above, it is important to note that the pre-masters programme gives admission to

specific specialisations within the BME MSc programme. This means that students must choose their

specialisation at the start of their BME study.

The total number of EC points for courses in the MSc programmeincluding the pre-masters

programmefor bachelors students from a polytechnic school is approximately 80 to 90 EC. This is 20

to 30 EC more than academic bachelors graduates not undertaking a pre-masters programme. The

period over which courses are attended is about one and a half years.

Polytechnic bachelors graduates must plan their courses well in advance. Unfortunately, it is almost

impossible to avoid interference between bachelors courses in the pre-masters programme and the

MSc courses. Therefore, we recommend that polytechnic students contact the BME MSc programme

coordinator in their first or second week of study at TU Delft at [email protected].



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6.2.2 Pre-masters programme for Medical Instruments and M edical Safety (MIM S);Biomechatronics (BM); and Tissue Biomechanics and Im plants (TBI)

In these three specialisations, bachelor graduates with a TH degree in Mechanical Engineering,

Aerospace Engineering or Human Motion Technology (Bewegingstechnologie) may enrol after they

have followed a pre-masters programme of courses that will give them the same level of knowledge

as an academic BSc graduate in Mechanical Engineering. Therefore, this pre-masters programme is

almost the same as the pre-masters programme for the MSc in Mechanical Engineering.

This programme totals an additional 26 EC. However, because these students are not required to

undertake a traineeship during the MSc phase, the total additional study load compared to academic

bachelor graduates is 14 EC.

Advice on this pre-masters programme can be obtained from one of the study advisors at the Faculty

of Mechanical Engineering, Evert Vixseboxse, at [email protected].

Table IV: Mechanical Engineering pre-masters programme.

Code Lecture hours Course name EC

WB1216-06 1) 0/0/0/4 Dynamica 2 3

WB1217 1) 0/3/0/0 Sterkteleer 2 3

WB1218-07 1) 0/0/3/0 Niet lineaire mechanica 2

WB2207-07 1) 4/0/0/0 Regeltechniek 3

WI1708th1 4/0/0/0 or 0/0/4/0 Analyse 1 TH 3



WI1807th1 4/0/0/0 or 0/0/4/0 Lineaire algebra 1 TH 3

WI1909th Differential Equations 3Total 26

1) Students are encouraged to prepare for some of the second-year bachelors courses by carefulreading of material from the corresponding first-year courses: wb1115 Sterkteleer 1, wb1116Dynamica A, and wb2104 Introductie Modelvorming en Regeltechniek 1.

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6.2.3 Pre-masters programme for Medical Imaging (MI) and Medical Physics (MP)In these two specialisations, bachelors graduates with a TH degree in Applied Physics may enrol after

they have followed a pre-masters programme of courses that will give them the same level of

knowledge as an academic BSc graduate in Applied Physics. Therefore, this pre-masters programme is

similar to the pre-masters programme for Applied Physics.

This programme totals an additional 28 EC for MI and 40 EC for MP. However, because these students

are not required to undertake a traineeship during the MSc phase, the total additional study load

compared to academic bachelors graduates is 16 EC for MI and 28 EC for MP.

Advice on this pre-masters programme can be obtained from the polytechnic study advisor at the

Faculty of Applied Sciences, Mrs Maricha Reedijk, at [email protected].

More detailed information can be found in the MSc in Applied Physics student handbook.

Table V:Applied Physics pre-masters programme.

Code Course name MedicalImaging(MI) EC

MedicalPhysics(MP) EC

TN2053 Electromagnetism I 6 6

TN2311+TN2411(or TN2301)

Quantum mechanics 6

TN2344 Waves 6 6

TN2545 Systems and signals 6 6

TN2951-P Research Practicum voor Schakelprogramma AP 6

WI1142TN +WI2242TN

Linear algebra 6 6

WI2140TN Differential equations 4 4

Total 28 40



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6.2.4 Pre-masters programme for Biomedical Instruments (BI)In this specialisation, students with a polytechnic bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering may enrol

after they have followed a pre-masters programme of courses that will give them the same level of

knowledge as an academic BSc graduate in Electrical Engineering. This pre-masters programme is

exactly the same as the pre-masters (or bridging) programme for Electrical Engineering track

Microelectronics. For further information E-mail: [email protected].

Part of the pre-masters programme is filled in on an individual basis. Therefore, it is essential that

students make an appointment with Prof. Paddy French at the start of the year

([email protected]). Prof. French can also provide students with any information missing in Table

VI.

Table VI: Electrical Engineering pre-masters programme

Code Course name EC

ET2505-A Stochastic Processes 3

ET8027 Solid State Physics 3

ET8028 Analog Electronic Circuits 2

ET8040 Signaaltransformaties HBO 5

ET8041 EM-golven HBO 4

SC2030ET Dynamic Control Systems 8

WI1000 Refresher Track 0

WI1708TH1 Analysis 1 3



WI1807TH1 Linear Algebra 1 3

WI1807TH2 Linear Algebra 2 3

Total 40

Students will gain access to the Masters degree programme if they have their HTO diploma and if

they earned a mark greater than or equal to 6 for a set of study units that add up to at least 30 EC

and include at least WI1000, WI1708TH1, WI1708TH2, WI1708TH3, WI1807TH1 and WI1807TH2.

The study units of the bridging programme that are not included in this set of 30 EC may be part of

the MSc programme and will be considered homologation courses in the free elective space, which is

restricted to 15 EC. However, because these students are not required to undertake a traineeship

during the MSc phase, the total additional study load compared to academic bachelors graduates is

about 20 EC. More detailed information can be found in the MSc study guide for Electrical

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6.3 Admission for students stil l in their academic bachelors programmeStudents who have not yet finished their bachelors programme are permitted to sit examinations in

the MSc programme with the approval of the examination committee. When a student has passed the

propaedeutic examination and has gained a result of at least 100 EC from their second and third

years, including the bachelors project, they can be conditionally admitted to the MSc programme to sit

examinations for a few MSc courses. Formal admittance is granted upon completion of the bachelors

programme.



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7 . Teach ing in Le iden ( LUMC) and Rot t e rdam ( Erasm us MC)Part of the masters programme can be taken at Leiden University Medical Center or the Erasmus

Medical Center (Rotterdam). Students have numerous opportunities to do their internship or masters

thesis assignment at one of these two medical centres; and they may also take biomedical courses as

listed in Table X. Summaries of these courses can be found at www.studiegids.tudelft.nl.

In Leiden, the focus is on courses for the first year of the masters. In Rotterdam the focus is on

courses in the second year of the masters; although the courses can be taken separately in the first

year of the masters, they are also integrated into a traineeship programme that is offered to students.

Students may choose medical courses at LUMC and Erasmus MC to a total ofno more than 10 EC.

Any additional EC points will come on top of the total of 120 EC needed to accomplish the MSc BME

programme.

7.1 Courses in LeidenLeiden University Medical Center offers several courses to Biomedical Engineering students. These 3

to 4 week courses will be followed alongside (bio)medical students to encourage interaction between

future colleagues. The schedule of courses taught at LUMC is optimised for Leiden students.

Therefore, these courses can and will have an overlap with Delft courses and sometimes even with

the Delft examination period. Students should ensure that they check carefully that attending a full-

time course in Leiden will not interfere too much with the rest of their study programme.At LUMC, teaching is based on "doelstellingengestuurd" learning. The courses offer lectures (overview,

patient demonstration, or response), workgroups, and practicals. Self study is guided by a course

book that includes self-study-assignments. In workgroups, material is discussed in more detail under

the guidance of a tutor. Each course is examined by a 3-hour written examination.

Detailed information on the courses and their time schedule can be found at

http://www.lumc.nl/onderwijs.html.

The latest admission procedures for TU Delft students can be found at

TU Delft Blackboard > Organisation BME > Announcements.

Students must register for courses at least 6 weeks in advance, however, it is appreciated if students

can make their choice right at the beginning of the academic year. Each course has its own module on

the LUMC blackboard, through which the course-coordinator communicates with students. Students

who have been granted admission to the courses will get access to the LUMC blackboard

environment.

http://www.studiegids.tudelft.nl/http://www.lumc.nl/onderwijs.htmlhttp://blackboard.tudelft.nl/webapps/blackboard/content/launchLink.jsp?course_id=_10516_1&tool_id=_139_1&tool_type=TOOL&mode=view&mode=resethttp://blackboard.tudelft.nl/webapps/blackboard/content/launchLink.jsp?course_id=_10516_1&tool_id=_139_1&tool_type=TOOL&mode=view&mode=resethttp://www.lumc.nl/onderwijs.htmlhttp://www.studiegids.tudelft.nl/


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7.2 Courses in RotterdamTechnology m odules of 1-2 EC are offered each covering an essential technological aspect of

medical research (BM1080R-BM1150R, see Table X).

These courses can be followed throughout the year. Students are expected to propose when they

want to take the course and register at least 4 weeks in advance.

You can register for these courses by sending an e-mail to the contact person mentioned in the TU

Delft Coursebase description.

Medical course

A general medical course (7 EC, BM1141R) on Disorders of Environment & Interior is taught each

year at the Erasmus University in the first semester and covers the anatomy and physiology of

selected organ systems (e.g. lung, kidney and bladder). Since this course is also part of the general

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8 . Al l BME m as te rs cour ses BME students select their masters courses from Tables IX, X, XI.

For each specialisation, there are:

Obligatory courses,

Recommended courses which are particularly suited to the specialisation,

Elective courses that may be selected when desired.

There are many more courses at TU Delft that students may include in their study programme than

those listed in Table XI: there are simply too many TU courses to fit in one table. Furthermore

students may select Master courses from other Universities in and outside the Netherlands.

Students wishing to take courses that are not listed should speak to the professor in charge of their

specialisation.

Important!

Students need to select at least 30 EC Biomedical courses in total from Table IX and X.

Students may select medical courses at LUMC and the Erasmus MC worth a total of no more

than 10 EC. Any additional EC points will come on top of the total of 120 EC needed to

complete the MSc BME programme.

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8.1 Biomedical coursesTable IX: BME courses at TU Delft

O = Obligatory; R = Recommended; E = Elective;

Biomedical Engineering courses

Course Code Course name Lecturehours

EC MIMS BM TBI MI MP BI

AP3231TU D Medical Imaging 0/0/2/2 6 R R R O R R

AP3361TU Medical physics and radiationtechnology Imaging

0/0/2/2 6 E O E

AP3581TU Medical physics and radiationtechnology Radiotherapy

0/0/2/2 6 E O

NS3511TU Biophysics (LST / Nanoscience) 2/2/0/0 6 E E E

ET4127 Themes in biomedical Engineering 0/0/0/3 4 E R

ET4130 Bio-electricity 3/0/0/0 3 E E E R R O

ET4363 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic

devices) & Health Care Systems

3/2/0/0 5 O O O O O O

ET4364-08 Medical Technology II (Thera-peutical devices) To be followed inconjunction with WM0811ET:

0/0/2/0 2* R R R R R R

WM0811ET Quality Assurance & Risk AnalysisPractical

0/0/4/0 2* R R R R R R

ID4010 Design theory and methodology 3/0/0/0 3 E - - - - -

IN4015 Neural Networks 0/0/2/2 6 - E - - - -

MS4232-09 Biomaterials (formerly 4 EC) 0/0/4/2 6 R R O E E E

WB2308 Biomedical engineering design 0/2/0/0 4 O O E E E E

WB2407 Human movement control 2/2/0/0 4 R O R - E -

WB2408 Physiological systems 0/4/0/0 3 O O O O O O

ME1610 Bone and Cartilage 2/0/0/0 3 E R O E E E

BM1100 Orthopaedic implants andTechnology

0/4/0/0 3 E E O E E E

WB2432 Biomechatronics 0/0/2/2 4 R O R E

WB2435-03 Surgical instruments and medicalsafety

3/0/0/0 2 O R R E E E

WB2436-05 Bio-inspired design 0/0/4/0 3 R R E

WB5500 Biological Fluid Dynamics 0/0/0/4 3 O E

Total obligatory courses (EC) 14 20 23 14 20 11

* The combined courses ET4364 & W M0811ET represent 4EC



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Table X: BME and medical courses at LUMC (see section 7.1) and Erasmus MC (see section 7.2).

You can take at most 10 EC points of these electives.

Timely registration is required and availability cannot be guaranteed.

See announcements on the TU Delft blackboard for Biomedical Engineering for details.

R = Recommended; E = Elective

Courses at LUMC and Erasmus MC

Univ. Coursecode TUD

Course name Lecture hours EC MIMS

BM TBI MI MP BI Language

Leiden BM1020L G1Zn: Zenuwstelsel 23 Nov tm18 Dec 2009

5 E R E E E R Dutch

Leiden BM1030L B2IN: Introductioninto Neurosciences

22 Feb tm19 Mar 2010

6 E R E E E E Dutch

Leiden BM1050L BB311: Tools of theCentury 2 - Medical

Imaging Technology

24 Sep tm 9Oct 2009

4 E E E E E E English

Leiden BM1060L G2HB: Houding en

Beweging15 Mar tm 2Apr 2009

4 E R R E E E Dutch

Leiden BM1070L G1SR: Sturing en

Regeling15 Mar tm 2Apr 2009

4 R R E E R R Dutch

Leiden BM1080L B2BS: Design andAnalysis ofBiomedical Studies(DABS) Statisticalresearch methods

25 Jan tm19 Feb 2010

6 R R E E E E Dutch

Leiden BM1085L G3Bk: Buik 28 Sep tm6 Nov 2009

7 R E E E E E Dutch

Leiden BM1086L Surgery for

Engineers - New

start any

time#

2? R E E E E E English on

requestRotterdam BM1080R Kvr1: Tissue

engineeringstart anytime#

1 E E R R E E English onrequest

Rotterdam BM1090R Kvr2: CT imaging inresearch and in theclinic

start anytime#

1 E E E R E E English onrequest

Rotterdam BM1100R Kvr3: Echography start anytime#

1 E E E R R E English onrequest

Rotterdam BM1110R Kvr4: Radiotherapyimaging and physics

start anytime#


Rotterdam BM1130R Kvr6: Strabismussurgery

start anytime#

2 R R E E E E English onrequest

Rotterdam BM1141R Kvr7: General Course

on Disorders ofEnvironment &Interior

Sept. - Oct.

2008

7 E E E E E E Dutch

Rotterdam BM1150R*

Kvr8: BiomedicalImage Processing

start anytime#


* BM1150R is recommended in combination with et4283 Advanced digital image processing;BM1150R is extended with new content from 1 to 2 ECTS as of September 2009

Note These medical courses are not taken into account when applying for the postinitial educationprogramme for Clinical Physicist.



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8.2 Mathematics and Engineering courses

Table XI: Mathematics and engineering courses at TU Delft

O = obligatory; R = recommended; E = elective;

Mathematics and Engineering courses

Course code Course name Lecturehours

EC MIMS BM TBI MI MP BI

AP3081TU G International Masters Course onComputational Physics

x/x/x/x 6 E E

AP3121D Imaging systems (optics) 2/2/0/0 6 E E

AP3131 D Advanced Signal Analysis andProcessing - no course in or after2009/2010

0/0/2/2 6 E

AP3241TU D Particle Therapy Holland PTC -General & technical Aspects

0/0/2/2 6 E R

AP3371TU D Radiological health physics (+31hours pract.)

0/0/x/xfriday

6 O R

AP3351D Radiation technology and radiationdetection

2/2/0/0 6 O

AP3531 Acoustical imaging 0/0/2/2 6 R

CT5142 Comp. methods in non-linear

mechanics

0/0/0/4 3 O

ET4248 Introduction to micro electronics 3/0/0/0 3 O

ET4252 Analogue IC design 0/3/0/0 4 E

ET4257 Silicon sensors 0/3/0/0 4 O

ET4258 Displays & actuators 3/0/0/0 4 R

ET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 4/4/0/0 6 O R

ET4289 Integrated Circuits and MEMS

Technology

0/0/0/3 4 R

ET4295 Introduction to Analog CMOS Design 2/2/0/0 4 O

ET8016 Structured electronic design 0/4/0/0 5 R

ET8017 Electronic instrumentation 1 3/0/0/0 5 O

IN4320 Machine learning (requires IN4085) 0/0/2/2 5 E

IN4085 Pattern recognition 2/2/0/0 6 E E R O R E

IN4086 Data visualization 0/4/0/0 6 R O R

IN4307 Medical visualization 0/0/4/x 5 R RME1110 Medical Device Prototyping (limited

capacity)0/0/2/2 6 E E

SC4026 Control System Design (3EC)or the more extensive new course:SC4025 Control Theory (6EC) or the courses

SC4020 or SC4022 given up to 2008

4/0/0/0 3 R O E E

WB2301 System identification & parameterestimation

0/0/2/2 7 O O R

WB2303-08 Measurement in engineering 0/0/2/2 3 E E E

WB2404 Man-machine systems 0/4/0/0 4 O R

WB1413-04 Multibody dynamics B 0/0/2/2 4 R O O

WB2414-09 Mechatronic System Design 2/2/0/0 4 E E R

WB1451-05 Engineering mechanics fundamentals 0/0/2/2 4 O

WB5414-08 Design of machines and mechanisms 2/2/0/0 4 R E

WBP202 Haptic system design 0/2/0/0 or0/0/0/2

4 O R

WI4014TU Numerical analysis C2 x/x/0/0 6 R

Total obligatory courses (EC) this Table 15 14 11 18 12 16

Total obligatory courses (EC) Table IX 14 20 23 14 20 11

Total obligatory courses (EC) 29 34 34 32 32 27



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9 . Stu dy and t ra ineesh ip ab road Study abroad offers a wealth of attractive prospects. Students become acquainted with a different(organisational) culture, university life and educational system. In addition to enlarging their personalnetwork, students learn to live within a foreign environment, and improve their language skills. To putit briefly, a period of study abroad will make a valuable contribution to any students personaleducation and will pay dividends in the search for a job.

Students wishing to study at a foreign university may make use of one of the many exchangeagreements held with European and non-European universities. Under the terms of these agreementsstudents do not pay tuition fees to the foreign university. Grants are also available to help finance theadded cost of staying abroad. Extensive information on studying abroad is available from Back OfficeInternational Programmes at the Student Facility Centre, including information on all universities withwhich an exchange agreement exists, financing study abroad, and student travel reports. Furtherinformation is available on www.studyat.tudelft.nl.

Internships abroad are highly encouraged and your professor / supervisor may help to arrange.

Students may, with prior approval of the professor in charge of their specialisation, select mastercourses at other (foreign) universities as part of their study program.

If you have a clear idea about where you would like to go, you should seek the advice of theInternational Exchange Coordinator about your programme at the foreign university and therecognition of your results at the host university. Your graduation professor will assess your work onyour return according to the guidelines you agreed upon prior to departure. The foreign programmeshould contribute 12 EC to your MSc programme.

Studying abroad requires a lot of personal preparation. Students should account for a preparationperiod of preferably one year, but at least half a year.Students may also contact the International Exchange Coordinator:Mrs Mascha ToppenbergRoom 8B ground FloorMekelweg 2, 2628 CD DelftTel: +31 (0)15 27 86959Fax: +31 (0)15 27 88340E-mail: [email protected]

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1 0 . Enr o l l ing f o r cour ses and t es ts , pass ru les The latest information can be found at http://www.studenten.tudelft.nl under 3me.

Students are usually required to enrol for courses and tests. There are different procedures for both.

10.1 CoursesStudents may register for specific courses on Blackboard (http://blackboard.tudelft.nl). Most of thecommunication between lecturers and students takes the form of Blackboard announcements, alongwith exchange of information, assignments and reports.

10.2 TestsEnrolling for tests is obligatory and can be done on the TAS site (Tentamen Aanmeld Systeem:http://www.tas.tudelft.nl). Students should enrol two weeks at the latest before tests take place,otherwise tests will not be accounted for by the lecturer. If a student has registered but decides not to

do the test, the student must cancel at least one week before the test is due to take place.When using TAS for the first time, students must choose a personal password. This can be done byusing the campus card in a card reader. At the Faculty there are two card readers: one near thePallas/Parthemus computer room (4, 1st) and one at Education Support Staff (8B, 2nd floor).

10.3 Pass rulesTo pass a course or assignment, a grade of 6 or above is needed. It is possible to pass the MSc withone grade of 5. Grades are rounded off to the nearest integer. Pass rules will change for studentsstarting September 2009.

10.4 ExaminationOn completing the programme, students should apply for the masters examination by means of aform which is available from the Education Support Staff.

10.5 Cum laudeAt the discretion of the examinations board, a candidate for the masters degree may receive thedesignation cum laude if he/she meets the following conditions:a. the mark awarded to the components specified in the masters examination implementation

procedures shall average no less than 8, excluding the masters thesis, in a list that contains nomarks below 6;

b. the candidate concerned shall have completed the masters degree programme in no more thanthree half years;

c. the mark awarded for the thesis project shall be no less than 9;

d. the examiner of the graduation assignment shall have submitted a proposal for the award of cumlaude.

This is part of the Regulations and Guidelines for the Board of Examiners available onhttp://www.studenten.tudelft.nl under 3me.

http://www.studenten.tudelft.nl/http://blackboard.tudelft.nl/http://www.studenten.tudelft.nl/http://www.studenten.tudelft.nl/http://blackboard.tudelft.nl/http://www.studenten.tudelft.nl/


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1 1 . Organ isa t ion 11.1 Faculty 3ME3mE is an abbreviation of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering.

The 3mE Faculty offers the study programmes Biomedical Engineering (BME), Materials Science andEngineering (MSE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Marine Technology (MT), Systems and Control (SC)and Offshore Engineering (OE). The Faculty also participates in the interfaculty MSc programmeTransport, Infrastructure and Logistics (TIL).

11.2 Interfaculty masters programmeBioMedical Engineering is an interfaculty masters programme. Three faculties collaborate in thisprogramme: the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics andComputer Science, and the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. The BMEprogramme is run from the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. By bundlingthe BME knowledge in these faculties a broad BME programme could be realised. Additionally, there is

close and intensive collaboration with clinical partners at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), theErasmus Medical Center Rotterdam (Erasmus MC), and the Academic Medical Center Amsterdam(AMC). Clinical partners participate in first-year MSc teaching (LUMC and Erasmus MC), and in thetutoring of MSc projects in the second year (LUMC, Erasmus MC, and AMC).

11.3 Education support staffThe education support staff support the Mechanical Engineering programmes and provide informationfor students relating to the study of Mechanical Engineering. The education support staff comprisesthe following:Dr Eric Logtenberg Manager, O&S Department

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89520Dorothea Brouwer Assistant Coordinator Education

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83302Fatma inar Assistant International Coordinator

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86753Teuni Eden Academic Counsellor

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82176Lourdes Gallastegui Academic Counsellor

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86591Ewoud van Luik Coordinator Education

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85734Susanne van der Meer Secretary and Quality Assurance

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85499Dr Dick Nijveldt Educational Advisor

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85921

Mascha Toppenberg International MSc [email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86959Prof. Peter Wieringa Director of Education

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85763Evert Vixseboxse Academic Counsellor

[email protected] Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82996

Education Support Staff

Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD DelftLocation 8C, ground floorTel: +31 (0)15 27 85499Fax: +31 (0)15 27 88340

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11.4 Education committeeThe education committee advises the Dean and the Education Director on the contents and thestructure of the study programme

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Master Bio Medical Engineering Guide Aug 09