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Branch of knowledge: Engineering and architecture
Responsible Center: Fuenlabrada School of Engineering
Teaching modality and Campus: Face-to-face Fuenlabrada
Credits: 240. Credits year: 60. Duration: 4 years. Implantation: progressive, first year 2016-2017
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Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ms. Cristina Soguero Ruíz Vice Coordinator: Prof. Dr. D. Oscar Barquero Pérez
Student attention: 91 665 5060 Student Help Box Suggestions, complaints and congratulations mailbox
Basic Information
What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?
La Biomedical engineering It consists of solving problems and projects in medicine and biology, often using Information and Communications Technologies to do so. From the advanced analysis of data, signals and medical images, to programming languages and computer architectures, passing through the necessary communications in hospital information systems or Big Data.
Where will I be able to work when I graduate?
In our country there is a growing number of companies in the electromedicine and eHealth sector, who need professionals capable of working in multidisciplinary environments of biomedicine and engineering.
Is this Degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?
Yes (final verification report is attached), the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2016-17.
The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE
Favorable report first modification
Favorable report second modification
What subject areas will I address in this grade?
You can on request about the knowledge acquired in the degree.
Recommended Income Profile
As an admission profile, it is recommended that the student have training and/or a good predisposition on the subjects of mathematics and physics, as well as chemistry and biology. In addition, interest and capacity for growth in aspects such as the ability to abstract, interaction with multidisciplinary work teams, information and communication technologies, professional responsibility and the ability to work individually and in groups is desirable.
Objectives
Biomedical Engineering (IB) consists of applying the principles and methods of engineering to the understanding, definition and resolution of problems in biology and medicine. In this context, the objective of the program is to promote advanced and multidisciplinary training of professionals in the analysis and processing of data, signals and medical images for the creation of support systems for diagnosis and decision-making in clinical practice. This program is developed in a markedly multidisciplinary environment, which combines:
- the teaching and research experience and the resources that the Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) possesses by virtue of its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate educational offerings in the framework of health sciences and engineering, in which we highlight the delivery of the Master's Degree in Information and Communication Technologies in Biomedical Engineering since 2010.
- The clinical, professional and research experience in the biomedical field provided by the Fundación de Alcorcón University Hospital and the Fuenlabrada University Hospital.
- The potential of the growing number of companies in the electromedicine and eHealth sector, in our community and in our country, which are currently at a turning point towards competitiveness through the recruitment of multidisciplinary graduates specially prepared for the current environment and planned in the coming years.
The general objectives of the program have been designed in accordance with the provisions of the guidelines of the General Directorate of Universities regarding the regulatory framework of RD 1393/2007.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
| CON01. Knowledge and use of network architecture concepts, protocols, and communications interfaces. |
| CON02. Basic knowledge of the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases, and software programs with applications in engineering. |
| CON03. Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves, and electromagnetism, and their application to solving engineering problems. |
| CON04. Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of linear systems and related functions and transforms, electrical circuit theory, electronic circuits, physical principles of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, materials technology, and their application to solving engineering problems. |
| CON05. Understand or acquire the principles of bioelectrical fundamentals, anatomy, physiology, or pathophysiology necessary to identify the most appropriate processing technologies for a given problem in biomedical engineering. |
| CON06. Know and understand the principles of discrete-time biomedical signals and systems. |
| CON07. Know and understand the principles of biomedical image analysis and processing. |
| CON08. Understand the concept of business, the institutional and legal framework of business, the principles of business organization and management, and their contextualization within the field of biomedical engineering. |
| CON09. Understand the concepts of macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial mathematics, and capital markets, particularly those in the biomedical engineering sector. |
| CON10. Understand electrical and magnetic phenomena at the cellular level, analyze the physical basis of the interaction of radiation on the body and its applications in biomedicine, understand the concepts of continuum mechanics and fluid mechanics and their applications in biomedicine. |
| CON11. Understand the principles of how an organism functions, from the cellular level through the tissue level to the biological system level. |
| CON12. Understand the functioning of the molecular bases of genetics and proteins, the concepts of microbiology, pharmacology, and proteomics, and their applications in biomedicine. |
| CON13. Understand the fundamental concepts of molecular biology involved in the structure, organization, and transmission of genes in living organisms, and the foundations of epigenetics and metagenetics. |
| CON14. Understand the biological response to the use of materials and their application in biomedicine. |
| CON15. Understand the main challenges facing humanity, the impact of biomedical engineering on society, both socially, economically, and environmentally, while respecting democratic values, equality, equity, and tolerance for the diversity of societies. |
| CON16. Understand the evolution of biomedical engineering as a knowledge discipline, as well as its current role as a key technological player in healthcare, research, and business. |
| CON17. Understand the fundamentals of robotics, its current status, future trends, and its application in biomedical engineering. |
| CON18. Understand the basic concepts of: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial differential equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics; and optimization. |
| CON19. Understand and use vocabulary, syntactical structures, and communicative functions of the corresponding language (English, French, Italian, or German), of the student's choice. |
| CON20. Know and understand the mathematics, computing, and other basic sciences inherent to their engineering specialty, at a level that allows them to acquire the remaining competencies of the degree. |
| CON21. Know and understand the engineering disciplines specific to their specialty, at the level necessary to acquire the remaining competencies of the degree, including knowledge of the latest advances. |
| CON22. Be aware of the multidisciplinary context of engineering. |
| CON23. Understanding of applicable techniques and methods of analysis, design and research and their limitations in the field of their specialty. |
| CON24. Understand the application of materials, equipment, and tools, technology, and engineering processes, and their limitations within their field of expertise. |
| CON25. Understand the social, health and safety, environmental, economic, and industrial implications of engineering practice. |
| CON26. Understand general concepts about economic, organizational, and management issues (such as project management, risk management, and change management) in industrial and business contexts. |
Skills
| HAB01. Ability to use communications and computer applications (office automation, databases, advanced calculations, project management, visualization, etc.) to support the development and operation of telecommunications and electronic networks, services, and applications. |
| HAB02. Ability to independently learn new knowledge and techniques appropriate for the design, development, or operation of telecommunications systems and services. |
| HAB03. Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial differential equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics; and optimization. |
| HAB04. Use state-of-the-art techniques in univariate and multivariate statistics, and rigorously propose new analyses for biomedical problems that cannot be addressed using standard data analysis methods. |
| HAB05. Use state-of-the-art methods in digital signal processing, especially for medical signals, and perform the mathematical and statistical calculations necessary to propose and implement the required modifications in signal processing. |
| HAB06. Use state-of-the-art methods in digital image processing, especially for medical images, and perform the mathematical and statistical calculations necessary to propose and implement the required modifications to image processing. |
| HAB07. Identify, use, and adapt telecommunication technologies that offer rational solutions to biomedical engineering problems. |
| HAB08. Analyze and control continuous- and discrete-time dynamic biomedical systems, both linear and nonlinear. |
| HAB09. Solve physical problems in biomedical engineering using knowledge of: kinematics, dynamics, electromagnetism, waves, fluids, bioelectricity, and biomechanics. |
| HAB10. Use sensors, conditioners, and biomedical signal acquisition systems for the evaluation and design of biomedical devices and systems. |
| HAB11. Use programming fundamentals to develop software in modern programming languages, as well as understand and use various operating systems, databases, and hospital information systems. Apply these fundamentals to networks, systems, and telematic services for hospital management. |
| HAB12. Communicate effectively in the professional environment of biomedical engineering. |
| HAB13. Use computational tools for DNA and RNA sequencing analysis, and microRNA and protein analysis. |
| HAB14. Analyze and understand the operation of a hospital's electrical, heating, fluid, access, security, and environmental management systems and their impact on the systems and services managed by the biomedical engineer. |
| HAB15. Use basic biotechnology concepts applied to pharmacy and medicine. |
| HAB16. Consolidate the knowledge of a foreign language (English, French, Italian, or German) necessary to obtain a certificate compliant with the official international standards established for each of these languages (TOEIC, TFI, CILS, or ZD). |
| HAB17. Analyze complex products, processes, and systems in their field of study; select and appropriately apply established analytical, computational, and experimental methods and correctly interpret the results of these analyses. |
| HAB18. Conduct bibliographic searches, consult, and use databases and other sources of information judiciously to perform simulation and analysis for the purpose of conducting research on technical topics within their field of expertise. |
| HAB19. Consult and apply codes of good practice and safety in your specialty. |
| HAB20. Apply engineering practice standards in their specialty. |
Competences
| COM01. Ability to design, deploy, organize, and manage telecommunications networks, systems, services, and infrastructures in residential (home, city, and digital communities), business, or institutional contexts, taking responsibility for their implementation and continuous improvement, as well as understanding their economic and social impact. |
| COM02. Use and design systems to support the management of biomedical information and medical decision-making. |
| COM03. Use and design systems for the analysis of large biomedical data sets, from extraction to visualization. |
| COM04. Build, operate, and manage telecommunications services and applications in biomedical engineering, understood as systems for capturing, encoding, transporting, representing, processing, storing, reproducing, managing, and presenting multimedia information. |
| COM05. Design instruments for medical applications. |
| COM06. Use and design information and communications systems in healthcare and biomedicine. |
| COM07. Extract biomedical data from their environment, including knowledge of medical consultation systems and information storage standards on medical equipment. |
| COM08. Ability to apply basic elements of economics and human resources management, project organization and planning, as well as legislation, regulation, and standardization in the healthcare sector. |
| COM09. Ability to implement healthcare projects and optimally utilize the results to review production processes. |
| COM10. Apply business knowledge to create and manage biotechnology-based companies and transfer knowledge in the bioengineering sector. |
| COM11. Original exercise to be completed individually and presented and defended before a university panel, consisting of a project in the field of specific Biomedical Engineering technologies of a professional nature in which the skills acquired in teaching are synthesized and integrated. |
| COM12. Ability to develop professional activity with a critical vision and an active commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability, with respect for human rights and democratic institutions, being able to contribute specifically to achieving the development objectives linked to their field of knowledge. |
| COM13. Oral and written communication skills in a foreign language. |
| COM14. Ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments in the professional field of biomedical engineering. |
| COM15. Ability to make decisions autonomously and proactively. |
| COM16. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems in their field; appropriately select and apply established analytical, calculation, and experimental methods; recognize the importance of social, health and safety, environmental, economic, and industrial constraints. |
| COM17. Ability to design, engineer, and develop complex products (parts, components, finished products, etc.), processes, and systems within their field of expertise that meet established requirements, including awareness of social, health and safety, environmental, economic, and industrial aspects; as well as the selection and application of appropriate design methods. |
| COM18. Design capacity utilizing some cutting-edge knowledge of their engineering specialty. |
| COM19. Ability and skill to design and carry out experimental research, interpret results, and reach conclusions in their field of study. |
| COM20. Practical competence to solve complex problems, carry out complex engineering projects, and conduct research specific to their field of expertise. |
| COM21. Ability to collect and interpret data and handle complex concepts within their field of expertise, to make judgments that involve reflection on ethical and social issues. |
| COM22. Ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field, taking responsibility for decision-making. |
| COM23. Ability to effectively communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions in the field of engineering and with society in general. |
| COM24. Ability to function effectively in national and international contexts, both individually and in teams, and to cooperate with both engineers and people from other disciplines. |
| COM25. Ability to recognize the need for ongoing training and to undertake this activity independently throughout one's professional life. |
| COM26. Ability to acquire further knowledge independently and stay up-to-date with developments in science and technology. |
Minimum stay requirements
- The permanence of the students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector.
- In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS.
- Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
- Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same.
For more information see: Permanence regulations
Access and registration
Access
Access to the official teachings of Degree will require to be in possession of the bachelor's degree or equivalent and the passing of the test referred to in article 42 of the Organic Law 6/2001, of Universities, modified by Law 4/2007, of April 12, without prejudice to the other access mechanisms provided for by current regulations.
The number of places offered for new admission are:
| Fuenlabrada Campus: | 40 places (including transfer admission places) |
Matriculation year
The enrollment process at the Rey Juan Carlos University is done through the Internet. You can carry out the procedures on the computers installed on campus or through any computer with network access. You can check the deadlines at registration , as well as the different requirements and necessary documents.
Training itinerary
External Internships
The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.
Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.
The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:
- Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
- Elaboration of the memory
Documentation:
For more information: External Internship Unit
Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024
Academic Recognition of Credits
Regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies
Mobility programs
ERASMUS
The Erasmus program makes it easy for URJC students -both undergraduate and postgraduate- to study one or several semesters at one of the European universities with which the URJC has agreements.
These exchanges traditionally have an economic endowment thanks to the Erasmus Scholarships provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
WORLD
The Munde program manages mobility with universities from countries not included in the Erasmus Program.
The possibility of obtaining a scholarship or economic endowment and its amount depends, in each case, on the agreements with the universities, countries or entities that sign it.
For more information:
SICK
SICUE is a national mobility program for GRADOS university students that allows them to carry out part of their studies at another Spanish university with guarantees of academic recognition, use and adaptation to their curricular profile.
Student support programs
Orientation to future students. The University offers various orientation programs for future students: we carry out visits to high schools and secondary schools, we organize guided visits to the Campuses, we are present in the Classroom and, at the beginning of each course, we carry out welcome days to guide students new students.
academic tutorials. Each teacher carries out, within their teaching planning, academic tutorials on their subject.
Coordinator of the degree. It works to promote coherence and balance between the subjects and the workloads of the students.
mentoring program. The URJC has this program, peer tutoring, in which the students of the last years act as mentors with the first year students.
Students with disabilities. The Support Office for Persons with Disabilities offers guidance and assistance to students with special needs.
Scholarships . The Rey Juan Carlos University manages the main scholarships and annual grants, both its own and from other official bodies: Ministries, Community of Madrid, International Organizations and other entities. It also publishes and disseminates those scholarships and grants of interest to its students and graduates. Throughout the course, students receive information about them through the different communication channels established.
Job placement program. The Rey Juan Carlos University, through the External Internship Unit and the Graduates Office, organizes conferences, workshops and various actions aimed at supporting and guiding students in their job search, to improve their employability and promote job placement . The University has a Job Exchange -a platform available to companies and graduates- where institutions can carry out their selection processes.
Privacy Policy
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
REGISTRATION
*The rates corresponding to double degrees with different degrees of experimentality will be applied as established in the new Decree 43/2022, of June 29, of the Government Council, which establishes the public prices for university studies leading to official degrees and services of an academic nature in the public universities of the Community of Madrid*
- Enrollment and permanence in URJC degree studies. Academic year 2024-25 (effective as of June 1, 2024)
- Regulation of refund of academic fees
- Admission due to change of campus or modality, university and/or partial Spanish university studies of Degree and Double Degree of the URJC
- Public Prices
TRAINING PROCESS
- Academic exemption (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title IX)
- External internships (in force during the 21/22 academic year)
- External internships (applicable from the 22/23 academic year)
- Academic Recognition of Credits (RAC)
- TFG Framework Regulation (Approved Governing Council May 26, 2023)
- Extraordinary End of Degree Award
EVALUATION
- Regulation on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes (in force from 1 September 2024)
- Review and claim of the evaluation (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title VII)
- Request for review and claim of the evaluation
- Early call (Regulations on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes - Article 19)
- Early call procedure
- Compensation Court (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title X)
Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications
- Validations / Recognition degrees
- Partial validation of foreign studies
- Complementary training requirements prior to the recognition of foreign qualifications
UNIVERSITY DEGREES
VISITING STUDENTS AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TEACHING COORDINATION
COEXISTENCE REGIME
SCHOOL INSURANCE
ASSOCIATIONS
Quality guarantee
General information collection plan
Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:
- New students
- Teacher evaluation
- Student satisfaction
- Satisfaction of the graduates
- Labor insertion
- Causes of abandonment
- Career path:
- Second year after graduation
- Third year after graduation
- Fourth year after graduation
- Degree of satisfaction:
- Faculty with the campus and university
- Teacher with degree
- of the evaluators
- Incoming student mobility program
- Outgoing Student Mobility Program
- Administration and services staff with the university
- External internships:
- Student satisfaction
- External tutor satisfaction
- Evaluator satisfaction
Survey results:
Survey results:
Improvement actions
The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.
Renewal of accreditation
The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.
In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”