Why bioengineering? Because you are fascinated by technology and the workings of the human body, and when you see a video of a person who has lost the use of a limb and controls a robotic prosthesis directly with his or her brain, or read about serious illnesses that can be diagnosed in time to be cured thanks to devices so small that they cannot even be observed with a magnifying glass, you get excited and want to contribute to the realization of it all. If you have a solid technical-scientific foundation, the master's degree in Bioengineering will provide you with the knowledge and tools to address problems related to human health and well-being by taking advantage of the systematic approach of engineering. The areas of employment for the bioengineer are countless and continuously expanding thanks to the emergence of new technologies that open up new application scenarios. Why in Genoa? Because the Genoese school of bioengineering has a long tradition and a solid scientific reputation, which are also recognized internationally. Because the course already attracts dozens of students from all over Italy, offering unique characterizations in the Italian context, for example, the track in Neuroengineering. The courses are taught by professors who conduct research in that specific field and guarantee up-to-date teaching and the possibility of combining demonstrations and practical laboratory activities with classroom lectures. What will you study There are four curricula: Information and Communication Technologies for Personalised Medicine Materials and Devices for Personalised Medicine Neuroengineering and Neurotechnologies Rehabilitation Engineering and Interaction Technology The curricula are grouped into two macro-areas (tracks): The track Neuroengineering aims to train professionals capable of translating advances in neuroscience into the development of advanced technologies for the study of the brain and for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neurological and cognitive disorders. The two curricula offered, Neuroengineering and Neurotechnologies and Rehabilitation Engineering and interaction Technologies, are oriented towards neural technologies and rehabilitation applications (rehabilitation, assistance, prosthetics) respectively. The Engineering for Personalised Medicine track provides the necessary tools to develop innovative therapies, devices, services and processes to support human health from a predictive, preventive, personalised and participatory medicine perspective. The two curricula offeredMaterials and devices for personalised medicine and Information and Communication Technologies for personalised Medicine focus respectively on the application of cell and tissue engineering and materials technologies to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches characterised by personalisation of treatment and precision in administration, and on the use of information technologies for diagnostics, therapy and prevention with the direct involvement of the patient in the care pathway (telemedicine, wearable devices) and the consequent adaptation of healthcare organisations. After graduation The Bioengineering Graduate Who is it? A bioengineer combines the technical skills and design and problem-solving abilities typical of any engineer with a deep understanding of modern principles of biology and medicine. One of the results of this ?hybridization' is a spectacular aptitude for technological innovation, not only in the field of human health. What does it do? A bioengineer designs, develops, and evaluates devices, machines, or systems, including implantable ones, aimed at monitoring, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, structural or functional replacement of sensory, motor, or metabolic organs or biological functions, and the organization and management of health care services. Where does he/she work? Typical professional fields are those of technology innovation and development, advanced design, planning and programming, and management of complex systems, both in the liberal professions and in industrial and commercial enterprises, public and private health services, and public administrations. A bioengineer works in companies that design and manufacture devices, systems, equipment, and materials for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. In the service field, he or she may be involved in the development and advanced management of health care facilities and technologies and in the conduct of diagnostic and measurement laboratories, interacting with other health care professionals. An important professional outlet is then the continuation of studies in the PhD program.
