Overview
What you will study
The Implants and Biomaterials course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology participants should after finished course be able to:
- Describe the terminology for the fields of transplantation, biomaterials, and implants as well as describe the law and regulations concerning transplants and implants.
- Describe the characteristics, function, and clinical use of biomaterials and implants as well as the physiology and physiological interactions governing the function.
- Reflect over and solve problems related to the function of implants and biomaterials by applying fundamental physical and physiological principles.
- Critically review an implant or biomaterial and its application.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Implantation, Transplantation, Legislation
- Passive/Active Implants, EU Quality Aspects
- Implant Biomaterials
- Orthopaedic Implants
- Cardiovascular Implantats (Passive)
- Active Implants (artificial hearts, pacemaker etc.)
- Implantable Stimulators and Sensors
- Neural Prostheses
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering View 10 other Short Courses in Electrical Engineering in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2 years of university studies in natural science or technical subjects.
- 4 credits in anatomy and/or physiology and 4 credits in science.
- English B/6.
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 2 months.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or hold a residence permit in Sweden for something other than studies you generally do not have to pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Stockholm
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.