study programme

Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics

Original title in Czech: Biomedicínské inženýrství a bioinformatika Faculty: FEECAbbreviation: MPC-BTBAcad. year: 2019/2020

Type of study programme: Master's

Study programme code: N0688A060001

Degree awarded: Ing.

Language of instruction: Czech

Accreditation: 23.8.2018 - 22.8.2028

Profile of the programme

Academically oriented

Mode of study

Full-time study

Standard study length

2 years

Programme supervisor

Degree Programme Board

Fields of education

Area Topic Share [%]
Healthcare Fields Without thematic area 50
Electrical Engineering Without thematic area 50

Study aims

Study programme Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics aims to provide both practically oriented graduates and future students of following PhD study programs in the fields of biomedical engineering, medical computer science, bioinformatics, and mathematic biology at leading national universities (VUT, ČVUT, UK, MU). Students gain not only theoretical knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and human pathology, that are needed for understanding of basic biological processes in human body. They will also gain knowledge that is necessary for successful communication with health professionals. Students learn to use medical equipment and biomedical computer science tools including use of program interfaces to these tools. They also gain knowledge of necessary laws and regulations that are applicable to the health sector.

Graduate profile

Graduates of the study program Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics are biomedical engineers with technical and natural sciences overview of the field of biomedical engineering, medical informatics and bioinformatics technology. They have the ability to work in a team is very well prepared to language in general and professional, and have potential to learn and develop in line with the development of knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering and bioinformatics. Graduates will be able to work with medical instrumentation, assist in the diagnosis and therapy with special clinical techniques, control instrumentation, detailed analysis of bioinformatic data including genetic, perform statistical analysis of medical data, design, implement and use software to support diagnostics.
Graduates will be able to work in a team of experimental research and development. The application is also available in the development teams of researchers and educational institutions in the development and manufacturing companies in the field of medical technology and information technology, companies engaged in the sale and service of medical equipment or software creation, biological and genetic laboratories.
Graduates will have a good knowledge of mathematics, molecular biology, biostatistics and medical ethics. Be familiar with current trends in health technology and informatics. Will be able to apply national and international norms and standards in the field of medical technology. The general basis of study enables further PhD studies at the University or at another university.

Availability for the disabled

All lecture rooms at the FEEC BUT allow disabled access; students, however, must meet the medical standards to acquire the necessary electrotechnical qualifications. In laboratory classes and practicals, students are required to independently operate measuring instruments and related equipment without endangering human health or damaging property.

What degree programme types may have preceded

The graduates may continue in a doctoral study programme.

Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-BEZSafety of Electrical Devicescs2Compulsoryyes
MPC-MISMedical Information Systemscs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-MOLMolecular Biologycs6Compulsoryyes
MPC-ACSAdvanced Analysis of Biological Signalscs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-PRGProgramming in Bioinformaticscs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-NPRStochastic Processescs5Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-STAAdvanced Methods in Biostatisticscs5Compulsory-optional1yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-ABSAnalysis of Biological Sequencescs6Compulsoryyes
MPC-ABOAnalysis of Biomedical Imagescs6Compulsoryyes
MPC-EALEvolution Algorithmscs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-MVPMethodology of Scientific Workcs2Compulsoryyes
MPC-SYSSystem Biologycs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-KODCoding in Informaticscs5Compulsory-optional1yes
MPC-MNMModern Numerical Methodscs5Compulsory-optional1yes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-MKPMicroprocessor Devices in Biomedicinecs4Compulsoryyes
MPC-MZTMicroscopic Imaging Technologycs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-BSESemestral Thesiscs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-MLRMachine Learningcs5Compulsoryyes
MPC-VIZBiomedical Data Visualizationcs6Compulsoryyes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-BCEDiploma Thesiscs20Compulsoryyes
MPC-PMBAdvanced methods in Bioinformaticscs3Compulsory-optional1no
MPC-ZBMImaging Method Practice in Biomedicinecs3Compulsory-optional1yes
MPA-CHMChemoinformaticsen5Compulsory-optional2yes
MPC-AB2Advanced Methods in Image Processingcs5Compulsory-optional2yes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-EFE1English for Life 1cs2Electiveyes
FBIEBioethicscs2Electiveno
XPC-CA1CISCO Academy 1 - CCNAcs3Electiveyes
XPC-EPOProfessional Ethicscs2Electiveyes
XPC-IPDEngineering Pedagogy and Didacticscs5Electiveyes
XPC-KATConversation through Hot Current Issuescs3Electiveyes
XPC-KPTCulture of Speech and the Generation of Textscs5Electiveyes
XPC-LADLaboratory Didacticscs0Electiveyes
MPC-MAUBookkeeping for Managerscs2Electiveno
XPC-PEPPedagogical Psychologycs5Electiveyes
XPC-POMManagement Minimumcs4Electiveyes
XPC-POUDouble-Entry Bookkeepingcs4Electiveyes
MPC-TAPAdvanced Technical Englishcs2Electiveno
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
MPC-EFE1English for Life 1cs2Electiveyes
MPC-EFE2English for Life 2cs2Electiveyes
XPC-CA2CISCO Academy 2 - CCNAcs3Electiveyes
XPC-IPDEngineering Pedagogy and Didacticscs5Electiveyes
XPC-KATConversation through Hot Current Issuescs3Electiveyes
XPC-KPTCulture of Speech and the Generation of Textscs5Electiveyes
XPC-LADLaboratory Didacticscs0Electiveyes
XPC-PEPPedagogical Psychologycs5Electiveyes
MPC-TAPAdvanced Technical Englishcs2Electiveno
XPC-TPRTechnical Lawcs3Electiveyes
FZPMUrgent Health Carecs2Electiveno
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Number of ECTS credits Courses
1 5 cr - 10 cr MPC-KOD (5 cr), MPC-MNM (5 cr)
1 5 cr - 10 cr MPC-NPR (5 cr), MPC-STA (5 cr)
1 3 cr - 6 cr MPC-PMB (3 cr), MPC-ZBM (3 cr)
2 5 cr - 10 cr MPA-CHM (5 cr), MPC-AB2 (5 cr)