Biomedical Imaging (GIST-TUM Asia)

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

3

Language

Englisch

Location

Singapur

Description of course of studies

Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging is an interdisciplinary specialisation which closes the gap between engineering and the medical field. The course focuses on the topics of Biocomputing and Bioimaging and meets the needs of students who would like to pursue future development and research in improving healthcare diagnoses, monitoring and therapy. This course is intended for biomedical engineers, science and medical students. The course is held in Singapore and administered by the German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)-TUM Asia, Singapore.

Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for both career in scientific areas and industry. Work for leading chemical or chemical-related companies in various roles or joining one of our partner-universities for a Ph.D are some opportunities our alumni can pursue.

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/biomedical-imaging/career-prospects

Programme Structure and Duration

The Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging is a full time intensive programme that runs over 20 months. Students will complete 1 business and technical English module, 13 technical modules, 5 cross-discipline modules in semester 1 and 2. Each technical module has 45 contact hours. After coursework period, students are required to complete 2 months internship and a 6 months master thesis to be carried out for the full semester 3. The internship and thesis may be undertaken at TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.

TUITION FEES
The tuition fee is SGD 10.000 (Singapore Dollars) per semester

Curriculum (link)

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/biomedical-imaging

Major fields of study

Pre-essential Module (Compulsory)

• Business and Technical English

Core Modules

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Basic Biomedical Engineering Principles
• Cell and Structural Biology
• Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP ) I
• Ultrasound Medical Imaging

Technical Modules

• Computer Assisted Trauma Surgery
• Biocomputing
• BioImaging in Regenerative Medicine
• Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP ) II
• Biomedical Imaging: Principles of Radiology
• Imaging Measurement Techniques in Biomechanics
• Computer Assisted Plastic Surgery
• Principle of Nuclear Imaging

Cross Discipline Modules (Compulsory)

• International Intellectual Property Law
• Selected Topics in Business Management
• Selected Topics in Business Administration
• Cultural, Social and Economical Aspects of Globalisation
• Aspects of Asian and European Relations Today

Course of studies

Biomedical Imaging (GIST-TUM Asia)

Internship

Internship

The 2 months internship and 6 months master thesis may be undertaken at TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.

Application and admission

Application

Online-application:http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx

Aptitude test

yes

Information on the aptitude test

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering/Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine or related disciplines from a university with recognized standing.

Start of course

August each year

Application Period

Nov. 1 - March 31

Admission notification

Via E-mail after verification of application documents

Application documents

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application documents (International students)

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

Programmes Counselling: Nicholas Tan
General enquiries : info@gist.edu.sg

General student counseling (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Examination information

Examination and academic issues will be handled by the secretary of examination board.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/biomedical-imaging

Department website

http://www.gist.edu.sg

Women's representatives (link)

http://www.genderzentrum.tum.de/en/wir-ueber-uns/contacts-in-faculties/