Welcome to the postgraduate course in Biomedical Engineering at the Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences at the Federal University of ABC

Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering in biology and medicine. It is a strategic area for Brazil, which requires the dissemination and production of knowledge for scientific and technological progress aiming at the well-being, prevention and rehabilitation of diseases.

The pedagogical project of the undergraduate course in Biomedical Engineering is innovative and is guided by the pedagogical project of the Federal University of ABC, which was developed based on the document “Subsidies for the Reform of Higher Education“, written by the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and “Bologna Declaration“, written by European education ministers.

Here you will find information about our Biomedical Engineering course and our actions in graduate school. See HERE for answers to frequently asked questions about postgraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at UFABC. Any questions or suggestions, contact us or visit us!

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General Information

The postgraduate course in Biomedical Engineering at UFABC (PPGEBM-UFABC) is offered in the stricto sensu modality and its mission is to train human resources and qualified professionals to work in development and innovation; they must be trained to generate, develop and apply new scientific and technical knowledge in the health area. The aim is also to consolidate new technological bases in the ABC region.

As objectives, the PPGEBM-UFABC intends to train masters through an interdisciplinary approach, in different areas of knowledge, such as: implantable devices and biomaterials; biomechanics, rehabilitation and assistive technology; modeling and simulation of health systems; medical images; biophotonics; tissue engineering; biomedical instrumentation; development of medical devices; biological signal processing; telemedicine; health management, among others. The interdisciplinary approach aims to promote the health area through the development of solid scientific and technological knowledge.

Upon completion of the course, students will be familiarized with modern technologies, techniques and tools aimed at the health area. The course also provides basic concepts, seeking an understanding of the role of entrepreneurship, business development and intellectual property exploitation in the biomedical industry.

As specific objectives, they can be listed:

- The application and integration of knowledge acquired in mathematics, life sciences and engineering;

- The identification, formulation and solution of health-related problems;

- The design and conduction of experiments, as well as the analysis and interpretation of the data obtained;

- Training for teamwork, as well as understanding the importance of a multidisciplinary team;

- The understanding of ethical and professional responsibility;

- Improved communication between students and their clients, the labor market and the academic environment.

• Research Areas

1 - Biomechanics, rehabilitation and assistive technology

It focuses on the study of human movement, integrating specific concepts and principles for the investigation and identification of useful tools for human rehabilitation, as well as the adaptation mechanisms generated by the locomotor system in response to the mechanical demands generated by human movement. It is the study of technologies for the assistance and rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, allowing for an improvement in the quality of life or the reintegration of these individuals into society.

Professors who work in this research line: Prof. Daniel Boari Coelho, Prof. Marcos Duarte, Prof. Maria Elizete Kunkel, Prof. Reginaldo K. Fukuchi e Prof. Renato N. Watanabe. 

2 - Medical Devices

The purpose is the research, development, application and evaluation of new medical devices for diagnosis, monitoring and therapies in various areas of health, as well as the development of applied instrumentation. It includes research topics focused on biomedical devices for diagnosis and therapy, also including implantable devices, biocompatible materials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Therefore, it seeks integration with the areas of Biomechanics and Computational Systems for the adoption of biofunctional parameters and requirements, as well as modeling in the evaluation of the performance of devices and methods.

Professors who work in this research line: Prof. Christiane B. Lombello, Prof. Daniel Papoti, Prof. Erick Dario L. B. Camargo, Prof. Ilka T. K. Prates, Prof. Juliana Daguano, Prof. Olavo L. Silva, Prof. Patricia A. da Ana, Prof. Sonia M. Malmonge. 

3 - Information Systems Applied to Healthcare

Its objective is the development and application of mathematical and computational methods in various health sectors, including modeling of biological and biomedical systems, bioinformatics and biological signals, medical images and health informatics.

Professors who work in this research line: Prof. Diogo Coutinho Soriano, Prof. Fabio Godinho, Profa. Fernanda Nascimento Almeida, Prof. Fernando Silva de Moura, Prof. Harki Tanaka, Prof. João Loures Salinet Jr., Prof. Priscyla W. T. Simões. 

• Level:

Master's degree.

• Selection Process:

There are two selection processes throughout the year. Call for application usually opens in June and October.

More information about admission requirements and the application process are available on Calendar. 

• Classes Begin:

Classes usually begin in February and September. See HERE. 

• Fees: 

There is no fee.

• Scholarship:

Limited availability, depending on the classification in the selection process. See HERE.

• Contact:

E-mail: ppgebm@ufabc.edu.br

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