MODULE I - Fundamental Principles of Medicine and Biology

The purpose of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the structure and functions of the human body. The subject is addressed at a number of levels: molecular, cellular, tissues, organs, and systems.
Different forms of disease and the typical progression of common illnesses are also explored.
Students will also learn how to use the equipment used in medicine and biology and about their role in diagnosis and treatment.
Knowledge of the terminology and principles of biomedicine will allow graduates of the programme to work well with other professionals in the health sciences.

• Subject: Fundamental Principles of  Biology

1. Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2. Cells and Tissues

• Subject: Fundamental Principles of Medicine

1. Human Anatomy and Pathology: Disease Etiology
2. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Equipment

MODULE II - Advanced Techniques in Mathematics and Physics & the Fundamental Principles of Bioengineering

The goal of this module is to provide students with the knowledge of physics and mathematics and the technical and computer skills needed for work in bioengineering.

• Subject: Advanced Techniques in Physics

1. Medical Physics
2. Analysis and Processing of Biological Signals
3. Biomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications

• Subject: Advanced Techniques in Mathematics

1. Advanced Mathematical Tools
2. Applied Biostatistics

MODULE III - Personal and Social Education

In this module the student will learn the basic principles of bioengineering research.

The student will learn about how to use biomedical databases; ethical principles, risks and the methods of prevention used in research centres and hospitals; standards for equipment and materials; and how to effectively communicate scientific results.

• Subject: Biomedical Research Methods

1. Scientific Writing and Communication
2. Legislation, Laboratory Safety and Intellectual Property

• Subject: Ethical Components of Biomedical Research

1. Ethics in Biomedical Research

MODULE IV - Specialisation

The fourth module of the Master’s degree programme is comprised of courses in four specific areas of cutting-edge research in bioengineering and training in the new tools and devices used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Given such knowledge and skills, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the areas of interest that may shape their future professional practice or research.

• Subject: Biomechanics

1. Biomechanics (R)

2. Injury Biomechanics Applied to Road Safety (E)

3. Biomechatronic Devices (E)

• Subject: Micro- and Nano-technology

1. Micro- and Nanotechnology (R)

2. Nanotechnology and New Ways to Administer Drugs (E)

3. Advanced Biological Sensing Techniques Based on Microsystems-BIOMEMS (E)

• Subject: Diagnostic and Treatment Systems

1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques (E)
2. Image Acquisition and Analysis in Biomedicine (E)

• Subject: New Lines of Research in Bioengineering

1. Dynamics and Simulation of Neuronal Networks (E)
2. Introduction to Bioinformatics (E)
3. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (E)
4. Design of Biomedical Embedded Systems (E)

Students must take the two required (R) courses and choose four others from among the elective (E) courses.

MODULE V - Master's Thesis

Depending on the direction students take in their training, they will choose to do their Master's Thesis in collaboration with:

• An internship at one of the companies affiliated with the programme

• One of the research departments at the University of Navarra or at one of the research centres affiliated with the programme