Master of Bioscience Engineering: Human Health Engineering
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Knowledge of human systems (body and mind) and engineering are key aspects in the development of technologies within different human-health related application domains. Using the knowledge of biology as a starting point, the necessary technology is developed in consultation with experts of different application domains. Apart from a thorough knowledge of human physiology and psychology, you will also acquire in-depth insights into technology related to measurement, data analysis and process control. You will learn how to integrate and translate this biological and technological knowledge into designs of processes and products in the field of Human Health Engineering.
Strengths
1. The education programme is unique in Flanders and Europe with its focus on the application of process and system thinking as transferable skills for applications in human health engineering.
2. The programme follows a system oriented, quantitative approach to measure, model and control biosystems aimed at the development of technology for human health from a biological knowledge perspective. It focuses on the integration of knowledge in biology and engineering and for real-life applications. Students learn to cope with the complexity inherent to biological systems from a conceptual, scientific point of view.
3. The programme does not only focus on theoretical courses, but also on ‘learning by doing’. In the project work Biosystems Engineering, for example, a company setting is simulated where the students collaborate as a team to develop a technological product. In this way, they not only obtain technical competences, but also professional skills like project management, business communication and the elaboration of a business plan.
4. Furthermore, students get in contact with the industry through seminars, company visits, internships and master theses in collaboration with companies. The wide national and international network of the teaching staff and their extensive collaboration with industry are an important asset for this.
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Curriculum
Structure
The HHE curriculum is comprised of 120 ECTS (four semesters). The program is organized into a two-module major, a minor, a master’s thesis, and elective courses.
The first module (16 ECTS) contains four courses that will allow you to gain insight into the working of the different physiological systems of the human body as well as in the psychology of a healthy human.
The second module (41 ECTS) consists of eight engineering courses. In this module, you are challenged to gain insight into technology and apply your technical knowledge to solve real-life problems creatively via practical exercises and project work.
The major also includes a broadening course on religion and society (3 ECTS).
The 20 ECTS minor is comprised of courses chosen to either strengthen your major or to broaden your expertise in another domain.
In the master’s thesis (30 ECTS), you will further develop your ‘hands-on experience and learn to solve problems using the acquired skills.
The curriculum is rounded off with 10 ECTS of elective courses aimed at broadening your academic education. These credits may also be used to take strengthening elective courses to fill any gaps in educational background.
This program structure allows for a high degree of personalization, which, in turn, ensures the best possible match for your interests or future career ambitions.
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Career Opportunities
This master's degree will turn you into an integrator who is capable of translating physiological and psychological knowledge into advanced technological solutions for monitoring and improving human health. You end up working in health-related domains (sports, well-being, rehabilitation, prevention, ergonomics, safety, etc.)