(in Polish) Biomedical Engineering, Second degree studies (IBS2M_EN)

possess university diploma (first or second degree studies), positive result of the enrolment procedure

Resolution No. 466/XXVI/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 27 June 2019 on determining the curricula for fields of study starting from the academic year 2019/2020 taught at Bialystok University of Technology

Learning outcomes for the second-cycle studies in the field of Biomedical Engineering, general academic orientation

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the second-cycle studies in the field of Biomedical Engineering. After having completed a second cycle course in the field of Biomedical Engineering - Reference to the first stage generic descriptors defined in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System and the second stage descriptors defined in the regulations issued on the basis of Article 7(3) of the Act on the Polish Qualification Framework – level 6 - Reference to the engineering competence included in the second stage descriptors defined in the regulations issued by virtue of Article 7(3) of the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System PQF – level 6

KNOWLEDGE: graduates know and understand
IB2_W01 - at an advanced level - selected areas of science, useful for formulating and solving complex tasks in biomedical engineering - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W02 - at an advanced level - selected issues in the field of biomedical engineering essential to develop biomedical device components and analyse phenomena occurring in biomedical processes and devices - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W03 - at an advanced level - computer tools for modeling and simulation of circuits and systems as well as methods of designing medical equipment and devices, using computer-aided engineering - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W04 - at an advanced level - selected areas of information technology and telemedical systems as well as databases and network technologies - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W05 - methods of planning research experiments and methods of analysing experimental data - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W06 - at an advanced level - selected issues of biomaterials engineering, including development trends in material production technology and their research methods - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W07 - processes and systems for the production of materials and medical devices, as well as the influence of the process parameters on their structural and utilitarian properties and, at an advanced level, issues related to the life cycle of technical systems and devices in the field of biomedical engineering - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W08 - social, economic and legal matters, notions and principles of industrial property protection and copyright law, as well as non-technical aspects related to engineering activities - P7U_W - P7S_WG
IB2_W09 - fundamental problems of modern civilisation in the field of biomedical engineering - P7U_W - P7S_WK
IB2_W10 - the principles of creating and developing different forms of individual entrepreneurship in the field relevant to biomedical engineering - P7U_W - P7S_WK

SKILLS: graduates are able to
IB2_U01 - plan and manage the work of a team and ensure proper execution of the assigned tasks - P7U_U, P7S_UO - P7S_UW
IB2_U02 - use a foreign language at the B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, including specialist vocabulary, allowing them to read and understand professional literature as well as to prepare and deliver short presentations on the implementation of the design or research projects - P7S_UK - P7S_UW
IB2_U03 - determine the directions of their further education and implement the self-education and self-improvement processes, as well as guide others in this area - P7U_U
P7S_UU - determine the directions of their further education and implement the self-education and self-improvement processes, as well as guide others in this area - P7S_UW
IB2_U04 - obtain information from literature, databases, use the knowledge of various fields of science to formulate and solve complex, non-standard problems and perform tasks specific to biomedical engineering innovatively - P7U_U, P7S_UU - P7S_UW
IB2_U05 - communicate on specialised topics specific to biomedical engineering with diverse audiences and hold a debate - P7S_UK - P7S_UW
IB2_U06 - plan and perform experiments in the field of biomedical engineering, including measurements and computer simulations, and also interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions - P7U_U, P7S_UK - P7S_UW
IB2_U07 - formulate and test hypotheses related to modeling and design of biomechanical elements, structures and systems as well as their manufacturing process, using appropriate analytical, simulation and experimental tools - P7U_U - P7S_UW
IB2_U08 - can make use of the studied mathematical methods and models for the analysis and design of medical devices, modifying them appropriately if necessary - P7U_U - P7S_UW
IB2_U09 - prepare documentation of design or research tasks as well as results of the implementation of experiments, and provide concise overviews including a discussion of the results - P7U_U - P7S_UW
IB2_U10 - design complex structures of medical devices using modern technologies and advanced IT tools as well as use computers to support diagnostic and therapeutic activities, as well as formulate and justify their opinions - P7U_U - P7S_UW
IB2_U11 - critically analyse existing technical solutions of biomedical devices and suggest improvements, as well as make a preliminary economic assessment of these solutions - P7U_U - P7S_UW
IB2_U12 - integrate their knowledge from the field of biomedical engineering using a systematic approach, including non-technical aspects, to formulate and solve complex tasks connected to modeling and designing biomechanical elements, structures, and systems, and design their production processes - P7U_U - P7S_UW
IB2_U13 - complete design and research tasks using appropriate methods, techniques and tools in the field of biomedical engineering - P7U_U - P7S_UW

SOCIAL COMPETENCE: graduates are ready to
IB2_K01 - analyse received content and evaluate it critically - P7U_K, P7S_KK
IB2_K02 - recognise the importance of knowledge in the area of technical sciences, humanities, economics and social sciences, necessary to solve cognitive and practical problems - P7U_K, P7S_KK
IB2_K03 - fulfil social obligations as well as inspire and organise activities in behalf of the social environment - P7U_K, P7S_KO
IB2_K04 - undertake activities in behalf of the public interest - P7U_K, P7S_KO
IB2_K05 - think and act in a resourceful way in their professional roles - P7U_K, P7S_KO
IB2_K06 - fulfil their professional duties responsibly and educate further on issues related to the nature of their professional roles - P7U_K, P7S_KR
IB2_K07 - comply with the principles of professional ethics and take actions to ensure compliance with these principles by the subordinate personnel - P7U_K, P7S_KR

Meaning of symbols:
IB2 – learning outcomes for the field of Biomedical Engineering
W – category of knowledge
U – category of skills
K – category of social competence
01, 02, 03, ... – number of the learning outcome
Meaning of symbols in compliance with the Polish Qualifications Framework (Act of 22 December 2015):
P = PQF level
U = universal descriptor
K = social competence
P7U_W – PQF level 7, universal descriptor, knowledge
P7U_U – PQF level 7, universal descriptor, skills
P7U_K – PQF level 7, universal descriptor, social competence
P7S – learning outcomes for second-cycle studies according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (qualifications obtained within the second stage descriptors typical for higher education and science – LEVEL 7, general academic orientation);
W – knowledge (the graduate knows and understands): P7S_WG – depth and scope / completeness of the cognitive perspective and relationships, P7S_WK – context / determinants, implications;
U – skills (the graduate is able to): P7S_UW – using knowledge / problem-solving and performing tasks; P7S_UK – communication / hearing others and making comments, disseminating knowledge in the scientific community, and using a foreign language; P7S_UO – organising work / planning and teamwork; P7S_UU – learning / planning your own development and directing others in this area;
K – social competence (the graduate is ready to): P7S_KK – evaluation / critical approach, P7S_KO – responsibility / fulfilling one's social obligations and initiating activities on behalf of the public interest, P7S_KR – professional role / being independent and developing the professional ethos;