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Overview
What you will learn
After completion of the Biomedical Materials course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the student will be able to:
- Give examples of biomedical material applications, identify material properties that are critical for metallic, polymer
- and ceramic biomaterials, and suggest proper type of biomaterial for given applications.
- Explain basic physical, chemical and mechanical processes that may occur on biomaterials in use, including corrosion
- and degradation reactions that occur for different biomaterials and their consequences.
- Practically perform testing and property evaluations of common biomedical materials.
- Present and evaluate a project and laboratory assignments orally and in writing.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Various types of biomaterials for a wide range of biomedical applications
- Fundamental structure-property relationships
- Basic function and performance of passive and active implant materials
- Physical, chemical and mechanical aspects of bulk and surface properties of metallic, polymer and ceramic biomaterials
- Principles of surface engineering and combination of different materials
- Host-tissue response, blood compatibility, extracellular matrix collagen, bioadhesion, protein adsorption, polymers for controlled drug release
- Corrosion and degradation mechanisms of biomaterials in different applications
- Selection of biomaterials based on function, biological environments, toxicity and economic aspects
- Examples of biomaterials and implant objects and devices
- Current research trends and medical device regulation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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IELTS 6.5
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Credits
7 ECTS
7.5 credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
Disciplines
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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 90
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or in sciences including 50 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- English B/6.
- Basic courses in materials science and engineering.
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Tuition Fees
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Living costs
Stockholm
Sweden
9668 - 17248 SEK / month
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