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BMET.101: The science of biomedical engineering (Required)

Course code:	BMET.101
Course title:	The science of biomedical engineering (Required)
Coordinator:	Dimitris Glotsos, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece, dimglo@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	Panagiotis Liaparions, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece, liapkin@uniwa.gr Stratos David, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece, sdavid@uniwa.gr Katerina Skouroliakou, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece, kskourol@uniwa.gr Manolis Athanasiadis, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece, mathan@uniwa.gr Evanglia Pantatosaki, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece, epantatosaki@uniwa.gr
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3-4 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Definition of biomedical engineering Biomedical instrumentation Medical imaging Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Manufacturing Medical Signal and Image Processing, Bioinformatics, Decision Support Systems Biophysics, bio optics, optical microscopy Management of biomedical equipment, regulations Ethics Career in biomedical engineering
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the various subsectors of the biomedical engineering domain, they will understand the career prospects of the biomedical engineer and they will acquire the necessary background foundation to build upon with the next modules of the program’s curriculum.
ECTS:	3
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.102: Research methodology (Required)

Course code:	BMET.102
Course title:	Research methodology (Required)
Coordinator:	Dimitris Glotsos, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece dimglo@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	–
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3-4 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Introduction to research Hypothesis Data collection Data analysis Ethics Research report writing (introduction, methods and material, results, discussion, conclusion, references, appendices) Research report publication
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of research methodology, they will know how to write a scientific report/essay, and they will be prepared to communicate technical concepts and ideas clearly and concisely through written reports, oral presentations, and visual aids.
ECTS:	2
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.103: Biology-Biotechnology (Required)

Course code:	BMET.103
Course title:	Biology-Biotechnology (Required)
Coordinator:	Evangelia Patsavoudi, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece epatsavoudi@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	Dr. Mimika Thomaidou, Hellenic Pasteur Institute Dr. Giorgos Panagiotou, BSRC Alexander Fleming
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3-4 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	The course will provide a concise description of biological concepts and functions including exchange of matter and energy flow in the cell, structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, cell membranes, basic principles of gene regulation, structure and function of viruses. A more analytical and detailed description will be provided regarding methodologies and tools of biotechnology applied in the field of medicine. These will include but are not limited to, recombinant DNA technology, stem cell biology and proteomics. The acquired knowledge can be applied to the design of innovative diagnostic tools, drugs and therapies capable of curing diseases and improving human health.
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of core biological concepts and principles, including genetics, cellular biology, molecular biology, and microbiology. They will have a solid foundation in biology and biotechnology. This module includes assignments. Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations. Finally, this module includes field visits to research centres. Upon completion of field visits to research centers, students will have gained exposure to advanced research, practical skills, and professional connections. They will be better prepared to apply their academic knowledge in real-world contexts, make informed career choices, and understand the impact of their field of study in research.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.104: The Biomedical engineering industry sector I (Required)

Course code:	BMET.104
Course title:	The Biomedical engineering industry sector I (Required)
Coordinator:	Dimitris Glotsos, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece dimglo@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	Panagiotis Liaparions, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece liapkin@uniwa.grStratos David, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece sdavid@uniwa.grManolis Athanasiadis, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece mathan@uniwa.grGeorge Loudos, Co-Founder, CEO BIOEMTECH george@bioemtech.com Invited biomedical engineers from the industry sector
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3-4 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Invited experts from the industry sector will deliver to specialized seminars regarding the real-world conditions, outlook and prospects of the biomedical engineering profession. Seminars will include Service, calibration, repair and quality control of biomedical equipment Sales, promotion and marketing of biomedical products Application specialist Clinical and hospital engineering Researcher in biomedical engineering Education and certification in biomedical engineering Career prospects in biomedical engineering
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the biomedical engineering labor market and industry. They will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate their career paths, make informed decisions, and present themselves effectively to potential employers. This module includes assignments. Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations. Finally, this module includes field visits to research centres. Upon completion of field visits to research centers, students will have gained exposure to advanced research, practical skills, and professional connections. They will be better prepared to apply their academic knowledge in real-world contexts, make informed career choices, and understand the impact of their field of study in industry.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.105: Biostatistics (Elective)

Course code:	BMET.105
Course title:	Biostatistics (Elective)
Coordinator:	Spiros Kostopoulos, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece skostopoulos@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	Manolis Athanasiadis, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece mathan@uniwa.gr
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Introduction Descriptive statistics Diagnostic tests Probability Distributions – Random Variables Estimators – Confidence Intervals Hypothesis tests No parametric tests Correlation
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations. Finally, this module includes hands-on lab exercises. Upon completion of hands-on labs, students will have gained practical skills, applied theoretical knowledge, developed problem-solving abilities, and enhanced their ability to work collaboratively. They will be better prepared to bridge the gap between theory and practice, successfully engage in scientific experimentation, and apply their skills in various academic and professional settings.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.106: Medical signal and image processing (Elective)

Course code:	BMET.106
Course title:	Medical signal and image processing (Elective)
Coordinator:	Dionisis Cavouras, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece cavouras@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	–
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Introduction to Biomedical Digital Signal Processing (Bio_DSP) Time Domain Bio_DSP (Convolution/correlation) Frequency Domain Bio_DSP Filter Design and Implementation for Bio_DSP Introduction to Biomedical Image Processing (Bio_IP) Gray Scale modification Methods for Bio_IP Design and implementation of Spatial Domain Filters for Bio_IP Design and Implementation of Freq. Domain Filters for Bio_IP Tomographic reconstruction Methods 3-D rendering and display of Biomedical Images
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations. Finally, this module includes hands-on lab exercises. Upon completion of hands-on labs, students will have gained practical skills, applied theoretical knowledge, developed problem-solving abilities, and enhanced their ability to work collaboratively. They will be better prepared to bridge the gap between theory and practice, successfully engage in scientific experimentation, and apply their skills in various academic and professional settings.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.107: Biomedical marketing (Elective)

Course code:	BMET.107
Course title:	Biomedical marketing (Elective)
Coordinator:	Panagiotis Zoumpoulakis, Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of West Attica, Greece pzoump@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	–
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Introduction. The Basics of Marketing The life cycle of a biomedical product/service Biomedical Markets (size, segments, barriers) Developing a Marketing Plan Marketing Research (field study, secondary data) Promotion and communication Digital marketing
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.108: Quality Assurance and Medical Device Regulations (Elective)

Course code:	BMET.108
Course title:	Quality Assurance and Medical Device Regulations (Elective)
Coordinator:	Ioannis Valais, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece valais@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	George Fountos , Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece gfoun@uniwa.gr Christos Michail, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece cmichail@uniwa.gr
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Introduction to Quality Assurance EE Medical Device Regulations (MDRs) Medical Device Vigilance System Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO9001, ISO 13485, EN15224 Imaging Quality Standards (IEC62220-1, etc)
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a strong understanding of quality assurance principles and medical device regulations. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the successful design, manufacturing, and distribution of safe and effective medical devices in accordance with applicable regulations. Moreover, this module includes assignments. Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.109: Biomechanics and Biomaterials (Elective)

Course code:	BMET.109
Course title:	Biomechanics and Biomaterials (Elective)
Coordinator:	Ioannis Loukos, Deputy Technical Director at EKAB (National Centre of Emergency Care), Greece ioannisloukos@gmail.com
	Alexander Besinis, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Plymouth, UK alexander.besinis@plymouth.ac.ukEvanglia Pantatosaki, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece epantatosaki@uniwa.gr
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Basic principles of biomechanics Concepts and technologies related to the assessment of human performance Rehabilitation of human functions affected by accident, by disease and/or by paraplegia Prosthetic limbs/parts as artificial limbs in the human body Biomaterials Tissue engineering
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid foundation in biomechanics and biomaterials. They will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse human movement, evaluate biomaterials, design and evaluate medical devices, and apply biomechanical principles in injury prevention and rehabilitation.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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BMET.1010: Optical Microscopy (Elective)

Course code:	BMET.1010
Course title:	Optical Microscopy (Elective)
Coordinator:	Dimitris Glotsos, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece dimglo@uniwa.gr
Co-teachers:	–
Teaching method:	Intensive, within 3 weeks (lectures + on-site visits + project) Exams: Quiz paper + project assignment + project presentation
Course contents:	Introduction to Optical Microscopy Light and color, human visual system, light and matter interaction, Basic instrumentation of optical microscope, types of optical microscope Lenses, filters, magnification, focus, diffraction, and resolution Fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, super resolution microscopy, hybrid systems Applications of microscopy in medicine and biology, cytology, histopathology, preparation and processing of samples Digital image processing and analysis for microscopy images
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid foundation in optical microscopy principles and techniques. They will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain optical microscopes, acquire and analyse microscopy images, and apply a variety of microscopy techniques for research and scientific investigations. Moreover, this module includes assignments. Upon completion of the assignments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills, think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively. They will enhance their problem-solving abilities, develop effective communication skills, and improve technical writing and oral presentations. Finally, this module includes hands-on lab exercises. Upon completion of hands-on labs, students will have gained practical skills, applied theoretical knowledge, developed problem-solving abilities, and enhanced their ability to work collaboratively. They will be better prepared to bridge the gap between theory and practice, successfully engage in scientific experimentation, and apply their skills in various academic and professional settings.
ECTS:	5
Semester:	1^st

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For the successful completion of the MSc program a minimum of ninety (90) ECTS is required, with at least 30 ECTS per semester.

For the 1^st and 2^nd semester, students should successfully complete all Required courses of each semester (Required courses are assigned with 15 ECTS) and select at least three Elective courses (Elective courses are assigned with 5 ECTS each).

For the 3^rd semester, students should successfully complete the Diploma thesis (Diploma thesis is assigned with 30 ECTS). Guidelines for Diploma Thesis can be found here.

The detailed examination regulation may be found at the Program structure and Internal Regulation document.