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Overview
This broad field of study includes the design of artificial implants, the development of human tissues in the lab, the measurement of human movement and the detection and treatment of pathological conditions, the understanding of the performance of our muscles and how to employ it in sport, the diagnosis of injuries, the imaging of biological tissues and the detection of their pathological state, etc.
About the course
- In this Introduction to Biomechanics course at TU Berlin, the fundamental principles of biomechanics and their application to real life situations will be covered including: basic understanding of the application of mechanical principles in biology, understanding of anatomical and biomechanical terminology, application of biomechanical principles to human movement, basic understanding of the mechanical properties of biological tissues and the techniques used to determine them, and more recent advanced topics such as mechanics of cells, tissue imaging and tissue engineering.
Programme Structure
Main course components:
Biomechanics of the Human Movement:
- Human body kinematics
- Human body kinetics
- Analysis of human movement: numerical and experimental methods
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanics of joints and joint replacements
- Biomechanics of fracture
- Structure and function of biological tissues
- Mechanical properties of biological tissues
- Mechanical testing of biological tissues
- Modelling and simulation of biological tissues
Audience
Student of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biotechnology, physical engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
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IELTS 5
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Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Berlin, Germany
Disciplines
Biology Sport and Exercise Science KinesiologyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 87
IELTS 5
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Other requirements
General requirements
Target Audience
- Student of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biotechnology, physical engineering, structural engineering.
Prerequisites
- Participants of the TU Berlin Summer University must meet the following requirements: (i) B2 level English, or equivalent and (ii) at least one year of university experience.
- Successful completion of courses in engineering mechanics and materials science
- Knowledge on programming software
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1050 EUR / full≈ 1050 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1050 EUR / full≈ 1050 EUR / full
Additional Details
Working professional/Non-student: 1250 Euro
Living costs
Berlin
Germany
836 - 1340 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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