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
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering View 16 other Short Courses in Chemical Engineering in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Stockholm
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.