Bionics engineering

Course Description

Level: Second Level Degree

Degree Class: LM-21 R - Biomedical engineering

Department: INFORMATION ENGINEERING

Admission: Local programmed

CFUs: 120

Duration: 2 years

The Master’s Degree Course in Bionics engineering trains highly qualified professionals who are able to advance research in the field of bionics by integrating the principles of biomedical engineering, biorobotics and neural engineering. And capable of developing a new generation of biorobotic and biomimetic devices, as well as new, more patient-centred healthcare technologies. The course is divided into two curricula: Neural Engineering, focused on the design and development of new neuroprostheses and innovative sensory systems, as well as the development and operation of robotic systems capable of interacting with humansBiorobotics, focused on the development of human and animal robotic models, robotic devices for surgery and robotic rehabilitation The course delves into the study of disciplines such as: Applied brain science, Bioinspired and Soft roboticsNeural prostheses, Bionic senses, Wearable roboticsInteractive systems and affective computingDesign principles for bionic tissue engineering Advanced interventional and therapeutic technologiesRehabilitation and assistive technologies.

Content in Italian
Per l'accesso al corso è richiesto il possesso dei requisiti curriculari sotto indicati, e una personale preparazione che garantisca la conoscenza fondamenti della Bioingegneria Industriale e della Bioingegneria Elettronica e dell'Informazione,
Requisito generale è infine il possesso di una buona conoscenza della lingua Inglese, di livello non inferiore a B2, secondo il Quadro Comune Europeo di riferimento per le Lingue.
Requisiti curriculari
Requisito curriculare è il possesso di almeno 90 CFU così distribuiti:
i) Almeno 42 CFU appartenenti ai SSD: MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/07, MAT/08, MAT/09, FIS/01, FIS/02, FIS/03, FIS/07, CHIM/07, CHIM/03.
ii) Almeno 12 CFU appartenenti ai SSD: ING-INF/06, ING-IND/34.
iii) Almeno 12 CFU appartenenti ai SSD: ING-INF/01, ING-INF/05, ING-INF/04, ING-IND/ 13, ING-ING/14, ING-IND/15.
iv) Oltre ai CFU nei punti (i-iii), almeno 24 CFU appartenenti ai SSD caratterizzanti per la Classe L-8 o L-9.
REQUISITI PER CANDIDATI CON TITOLO ESTERO
In caso di candidati con titolo acquisito all'estero, la Commissione Interna di Valutazione valuterà i requisiti curriculari sulla base della durata temporale dei singoli insegnamenti e dei programmi dei relativi esami sostenuti.
PER TUTTI I CANDIDATI è inoltre richiesta una adeguata conoscenza della lingua Inglese di livello non inferiore a B2, secondo il Quadro Comune Europeo di riferimento per le Lingue.
Inoltre sarà effettuata la verifica della personale preparazione con le modalità specificate nel Regolamento Didattico del corso di studio.

In order to be admitted to the competition procedure, candidates must have acquired at least 90 CFUs by the application deadline, distributed as follows:

i) At least 42 CFUs in the following SSDs (academic disciplines): MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/06, MAT/07, MAT/08, MAT/09, FIS/01, FIS/02, FIS/03, FIS/07, CHIM/07, CHIM/03.

ii) At least 12 CFUs in the following SSDs (academic disciplines): ING-INF/06, ING-IND/34.

iii) At least 12 CFUs in the following SSDs (academic disciplines): ING-INF/01, ING-INF/05, ING-INF/04, ING-IND/ 13, ING-ING/14, ING-IND/15.

(iv) In addition to the CFUs mentioned in (i-iii), at least 24 CFUs belonging to the specific SSDs for Class L-8 or L-9.

SSDs for the L-8 class are as follows: ING-INF/01, ING-INF/02, ING-INF/03, ING-INF/04, ING-INF/05, ING-INF/06, ING-INF/07. SSDs for the L-9 class are as follows: ING-IND/01, ING-IND/02, ING-IND/03, ING-IND/04, ING-IND/05, ING-IND/06, ING-IND/07, ING-IND/08, ING-IND/09, ING-IND/10, ING-IND/11, ING-IND/12, ING-IND/13, ING-IND/14, ING-IND/15, ING-IND/16, ING-IND/17, ING-IND/17, ING-IND/18, ING-IND/19, ING-IND/20, ING-IND/21, ING-IND/22, ING-IND/23, ING-IND/24, ING-IND/25, ING-IND/26, ING-IND/27, ING-IND/28, ING-IND/29, ING-IND/30, ING-IND/31, ING-IND/32, ING-IND/33, ING-IND/34, ING-IND/35.

If the student fully meets this requirement, they may participate in the selection process and, if selected, will have no additional coursework debts. If the student only partially meets this requirement, they will have coursework debts and, if selected, will need to address them by taking additional exams and achieving the aforementioned CFUs. If these debts total 40 CFUs or more, the student does not meet the minimum requirement and is ineligible to take part in the selection process.

Foreign students must hold a degree issued by a foreign university after completion of at least three years of study. During the evaluation phase, the Panel will determine whether the foreign degree is equivalent or not, solely for the purposes of this competition, if selected. Admission of candidates with a foreign degree obtained in a non-EU country is always subject to the condition of verifying the legitimacy of the qualification, as officially declared by the competent Italian diplomatic representations.

For the competition section reserved for non-EU and EU candidates, participation is also open to candidates who do not yet hold a Bachelor’s degree. In this case, the candidate is accepted on condition that they will eventually obtain the Bachelor’s Degree and that they submit the relevant documents by the deadline specified in the call for applications.

Apart from the academic qualifications specified in the preceding paragraphs, candidates are required to have a sound understanding of the English language, at a minimum intermediate level (Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The level of knowledge of the English language will be ascertained by the Panel during the assessment interview.

Evaluation

Contacts

Presidente del Corso di Laurea
Alessandro Tognetti
Email: alessandro.tognetti@unipi.it

Referente didattico
Barbara Conte
Tel. (+39) 050 2217642
Email: barbara.conte@unipi.it
Unità Didattica del Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Informazione: https://www.dii.unipi.it/didattica
Orario di ricevimento: Previo appuntamento telefonico (+39) 050 2217642/692 o via e-mail: didattica@dii.unipi.it

Study Plan

For students enrolled in the academic year 2026/2027

Biorobotics

Required
Free choice (12 CFU)

Neural engineering

Required
Free choice (12 CFU)
The course offerings from previous years can be viewed at Course Catalogue.

Career opportunities

Graduates are able to carry out professional activities in:  Industry for the design, development and operation of neuroprosthetic, biorobotic and biomimetic platforms and devices, for rehabilitation, for minimally invasive therapy, for limb replacement and functional assistance, for teleroboticsPublic and private healthcare companiesResearch, focusing on the development of new frontier topics in biorobotics and neural engineering.

Enrolment

The selection process is managed by the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. Please refer to the dedicated page for more information.