MScInfo-Bionics Engineering
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Info-bionics Engineer) |
| Course code | Engineering Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) BSc degree in Molecular Bionics, Biomedicine, Electrical Engineering, Engineer Informatics, Chemical Engineering, Biology or Chemistry etc. (with a result of 75% or above) In case of any other BSc degrees, the Credit Transfer Committee reserves the right to make a decision about the application. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Minimum level of English: B2. Proof of proficiency: see later. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. If you are unable to get a transcript from your school in English, you will need an official translation (notarized English translation) along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Armenia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan, State of Palestine, Syria. |
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| Language requirements | English Minimum level of English: B2. Proof of proficiency: see later. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. The motivation letter (1-1.5 pages) should include the following: Why have you decided to apply for studying in Hungary? Why have you chosen Pázmány Péter Catholic University and this study programme, what makes it suitable and special for you? In what way does your study background make you a suitable candidate? How does your past academic and non-academic experience relate to your chosen study programme? What achievements do you have that you are proud of? How will this programme help you to achieve your goals, why you are motivated to attend it? In order to successfully participate in the programme, applicants must be proficient in English. (It is not necessary to have passed the English test at the time of the application; the results can be submitted later.) Proof of English proficiency: a) English as a mother tongue Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Non-EEA citizens need to obtain a Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies. Students coming from a visa waiver country are recommended to apply for the Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies before arriving to Hungary. Students coming from a country that is under visa obligations need to apply for a Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies and a residence permit visa (D-visa) in a permanent residence application before coming to Hungary. The residence permit visa (D-visa) allows you to enter to Hungary (only once!) and to stay in Hungary for 30 days. Within 30 days from the date of issue of the study visa you have to register personally at the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság ) where the visa will be changed for residence permit for the purpose of studies. |
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Overview
An ONLINE OPEN DAY focusing on our Masters programs will be held on 10 January 2022, Monday 3 pm CET (details are to be announced later). This will give you an opportunity to get even more information about studying at Pázmány University, and ask any questions you may still have. Please check the news on our Faculty webpage for updates. We look forward to meeting you at our Open Day.
Program description:
Many of the innovative new products today come from the interdisciplinary field of info-bionics combining computer science, electrical engineering and biotechnology (e.g.: sequencing tools, BCI, implants, sensory robotics).
Our Info-Bionics Engineering Master’s Program aims to develop core competencies through subjects in modeling, neural sciences, electrophysiology, electronics and computer science.
The deep understanding of biological processes and measurements (e.g.: neural signals, communications, cell-cell interactions, data processing of living organisms) help us develop engineering solutions, instruments, devices, computational algorithms and models to augment or supplement a biological system. These also help in the measurement, control and operation of vital processes affecting living organisms and the quality of human life.
Application and research examples: prostheses, rehabilitation, bionic eyeglass, brain computer interfaces, neural electrodes, limb actuation, wheelchair navigation or minimally invasive surgery tools, multimodal medical imaging, bioinformatics, intelligent or sensory-actuating robotics, nanosensors.
We welcome students to join us if they have previous training in molecular biology, electrical engineering, image processing or neuroscience.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Subjects of the entrance examination (written and oral):
- Biology
Type of entrance exam:
written test and audiovisual interview
Entrance exam location:
Online
Entrance exam description:
1. After an evaluation of preliminary studies, applicants with appropriate qualifications take a written online test covering topics in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Electronics and Computer Science.
2. If the applicant obtains enough score in the online test, he/she will be invited to attend an oral interview, primarily conducted via Skype / MS Teams. The International Relations Office notifies the student in advance about the planned themes of the oral exam.
3. Applicants are interviewed online where details of the applicant’s BSc diploma thesis, as well as professional commitment, language proficiency and communication skills are examined.
4. The Evaluation Committee sets the final score and admission result based upon the quality of the application material, the online test and the personal interview.
Detailed admission requirements and exam topics
Contact:
International Relations Office
international.office@itk.ppke.hu
Compulsory preparatory semester available:
YES (organized in the fall semester). Thus, the actual start of the Master’s programs is February. The goal of the preparatory semester is to bring students for their Master’s program, helping them to recap, develop and upgrade the Bachelor-level skills needed to succeed in their Master’s program.
Specialisation year available:
NO. Specialisations are built into the MSc program and are and integral part of the Curriculum.
Minimum number of scholarship holders:
1
Maximum number of scholarship holders:
10
Programme structure
The actual Masters Program is preceded by a compulsory Preparatory semester in the Fall term. The Preparatory semester consists of four three-week-long modules, each module comprising three or four subjects. The courses follow an intensive schedule, and each are concluded by a compulsory exam. Thus, the length of the Masters program is 1+4 semesters in total.
The actual Masters program (4 semesters) starts in the spring term, upon successful completion of ALL subjects of the Preparatory semester.
The Curriculum of the Info-Bionics MSc study program (120 credits) comprises the following modules:
● Fundamentals in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (total required: 15-25 credits)
● Economics and Humanities (total required: 5-15 credits)
● Skills in Neural Sciences and Electrophysiology (total required: 11-22 credits)
● Skills in Electronics and Computer Sciences (total required: 11-30 credits)
● Specialization (total required: 30-50 credits)
● Project Work and Thesis Work (total required: 42 credits)
● Other elective subjects (maximum 6 credits)
Specializations offered within the program:
- Bionic Interfaces
- Bio-nano Sensors and Imaging Devices
- Systems Biology
Students are required to choose one specialization at the beginning of their Masters studies.
Detailed curriculum of the Info-Bionics MSc
ECTS Credit System and Grading in Hungary
Due to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), introduced in September 2003, credits and degrees earned in Hungary are transferable to other European institutions and vice versa. In addition to the diploma, students are also provided with a special supplement that is recognized all over the European Union.
The calculation of the credits is based on the number of working hours of the students (one credit is 30 student working hours, on average).
Teaching is conducted in three different forms: lectures, practices, and laboratory practice. There are two ways of assessment: practical mark (predominantly for practical courses, based on the student’s term-time progress) or exam.
At the end of the semester, the student’s study achievement is evaluated with a grade. The grading system used in Hungary is the following:
• The highest grade is 5 excellent.
• Grade 4 is good.
• Grade 3 is satisfactory.
• Grade 2 is a pass.
• Grade 1 is a fail – the course must be repeated.