The graduate will: 

- have knowledge of methodological and practical principles of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as electronics, mechanics, and computer science, with particular focus to biomedical engineering problems; 

- have knowledge of methodological and practical principles of medicine and biology; 

- understand the social and environmental impact of biomedical solutions; 

- understand and appreciate the professional and ethical responsibilities associate with engineering; 

- have the skills for continuous knowledge updating. 

Thanks to this knowledge, the graduate in Human Centerd Medical Systems Engineering will be able to: 

- Employ mathematical, chemical-physical, mechanical, and electronic methods to understand, analyze, or model biophysical and biomedical systems; 

- Analyze and solve mechanical, electronic, or computer engineering problems related to the development or management of biomedical devices, systems, or services; 

- Employ basic IT technologies related to architectures, networks, and programming in the development or management of biomedical or e-Health devices, systems, or services; 

- Employ mechatronic technologies in the development or management of biomedical devices, systems, or services; 

- Conduct biophysical experiments and analyzing and interpreting the data; 

- Work in teams, operate with autonomy, and integrate into work environments; 

- Communicate effectively, both in writing and oral presentations, in at least one European Union language besides Italian. 



To provide this set of knowledge and skills, the study plan is organized as follows. The first two years focus on acquiring basic knowledge in four areas: mathematics-physics-chemistry, medical-biological and ethics, computer science applications and engineering. This basic training aims to provide solid knowledge, allowing the graduate to deepen their knowledge as they pursue a Master's degree. Indeed, the analysis of the employment shows that almost 70% of Biomedical Engineering graduates tend to continue their studies by enrolling in a Master's program. 

Part of the second- and third-years plan are dedicated to a more specialized training, differentiating into two curricula and reflecting input from consultations with stakeholders. A distinction is made between 'hardware' and 'software' subgroups among the technologies included in the study plan. Therefore, the two curricula were defined with specialized preparation in these two areas. The two curricula share many foundational courses and differ primarily in the third year.  

Curriculum A emphasizes industrial engineering skills, such as mechanics and electronics, with specialized knowledge of control systems and robotics. Curriculum B introduces fundamentals of computer science and information engineering, with professional applications in telemedicine, image processing, and measurement systems. The fundamentals of industrial and information engineering are common to both curricula, allowing access to the three identified professional profiles. Students will also have to choose among courses in the medical and biological area, along with IT, industrial, and management fields to complete their curriculum. 

The third year also features a mandatory course in psychology and ethics to raise student awareness of the issues related to the interaction between machines with different levels of autonomy and intelligence and users, often in situations of vulnerability. Finally, the third year includes an industrial project, which may include an internship to be carried out in collaboration with the industrial and healthcare partners. This project will allow students to approach real-world work problems and potentially lay the foundation for the final thesis that will conclude their study plan. 

The programme – Overview – Professional profiles and employment and professional opportunities 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILES 

• DEVELOPER OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES   

• DEVELOPER OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR PERSONAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE   

• MANAGER OF HEALTHCARE INSTRUMENTATION AND ICT SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE   

#### DEVELOPER OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES   

Role in a work context: The graduate can develop, manage and maintain biomedical systems and services, with a focus on biomedical devices: for diagnosis and therapy; portable, wearable, or implantable devices, such as smartwatches, event recorders, pacemakers, artificial pancreases; robotic systems for surgery, rehabilitation, or assistance; and systems for training and sports medicine.   

Skills associated with the role: The developer of biomedical devices and technologies will be able to:   

• Use mathematical, physical, mechanical, and electronic methods to understand, analyze, or model biophysical and biomedical systems;   

• Analyze and solve mechanical, electronic, or IT engineering problems related to the development of biomedical devices and systems;   

• Use IT technologies and knowledge of IT architectures, networks, and programming for the development of biomedical devices and systems, including remote or interconnected devices and systems;   

• Employ mechatronic technologies for the development of biomedical devices and systems for the treatment of diseases or motor conditions, or more generally to assist both doctors and people with pathologies;   

• Work in teams, operate with autonomy, and integrate into work environments.   

Career opportunities: The developer of biomedical devices and technologies is qualified to work with mechanical, electronic, and biomedical technologies at public or private institutions. Specifically, the engineering background (based on mathematics, physics, mechanics, electronics, and IT) allows the graduate to easily enter companies that design and develop biomedical systems, healthcare companies, and organizations that use biomedical devices and systems.   

#### DEVELOPER OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR PERSONAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE   

Role in a work context: The graduate can develop, manage, and maintain healthcare services, such as diagnostic, telemedicine, telemonitoring, and teleassistance services, also related to rehabilitation and sports medicine. These activities involve the use of hardware and software equipment, including wearable devices, distributed systems, and biomedical tools for personalized diagnosis and treatment.   

Skills associated with the role: The developer of healthcare services for personal care and assistance will be able to:   

• Use mathematical, physical, mechanical, and electronic methods to understand and analyze healthcare systems for personal care and assistance;   

• Analyze mechanical, electronic, or IT engineering problems related to the management of healthcare services;   

• Use IT technologies and knowledge of IT architectures and networks, in the management of interconnected healthcare services;   

• Integrate mechatronic tehcnologies into healthcare systems for treating diseases or motor conditions;   

• Work in teams, operate with autonomy, and integrate into work environments.   

Career opportunities: The developer of healthcare services for personal care and assistance is qualified to work with IT and biomedical technologies at public or private institutions. Specifically, the engineering background (based on mathematics, physics, electronics, and IT) allows the graduate to easily enter healthcare companies and organizations that use biomedical systems or services.   

#### MANAGER OF HEALTHCARE INSTRUMENTATION AND ICT SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE   

Role in a work context: The graduate can use, manage, and maintain biomedical systems and tools, and applications related to e-Health services.   

Skills associated with the role: The manager of healthcare instrumentation and ICT services for healthcare will be able to:   

• Use mathematical, physical, mechanical, and electronic methods to manage healthcare instrumentation and ICT services for healthcare;   

• Use IT technologies and IT knowledge of architectures and networks, in the management of biomedical systems and devices, the administration of e-Health systems, and computer networks;   

• Analyze mechanical, electronic, or IT engineering problems related to the management of healthcare instrumentation and ICT services for healthcare;   

• Work in teams, operate with autonomy, and integrate into work environments.   

Career opportunities: The manager of healthcare instrumentation and ICT services for healthcare is qualified to work with ICT systems for healthcare at public or private institutions. Specifically, the engineering background (based on mathematics, physics, electronics, and IT) allows the graduate to easily enter companies that design and develop ICT services for healthcare, healthcare companies, and organizations that use these services.