Area of Studies

engineering, technology

www

www.students.pw.edu.pl

Department

Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology

Tuition and Other Fees

https://www.students.pw.edu.pl/index.php/Studies-Offer/M.Sc.-offer

Application Deadline(s)

Application process for the February intake (summer semester) is from the middle of November till the middle of December. For specific information, please check: Admission to M.Sc. / How to Apply / Main page - WUT International Students Office (pw.edu.pl)

Course Description

Course Profile

In this interdisciplinary course, students will gain knowledge and skills in the area of advanced material science with a special focus on materials for medical applications. The main aim of the course is to develop knowledge in biomaterials including biomaterials design, characterization, fabrication and application in different fields of medicine. The students will learn about metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites used in medicine, and a role of materials science in their design and optimization. The course will also provide an insight into modern methods of shaping material properties, design, and manufacturing, in the aspect of their interaction with the living cells, and replacement or regeneration of tissues and organs. Other topics include the impact of the living organism on the biomaterial and implant behaviour, degradation of various biomaterials, basic of cells and tissue biology, biocompatibility, biophysical, biochemical and biomechanical requirements for biomaterials and medical devices.

Education Requirements

Bachelor degree in Materials Engineering or similar
Good knowledge of English (appropriate certification required) - B2 equivalent
High score in subjects of topical fields

Contact

International Students Office
room 233, Main Building of WUT
E-mail: students.cwm@pw.edu.pl
Webpage: www.students.pw.edu.pl
Phone: +48 22 234 50 91, +48 22 234 6150, +48 22 234 1015
fax: +48 22 234 57 77