M2 Biomechanics

MSc « Biomechanics »

ENIM/University of Lorraine

Aim of the course

The general aim of this course is, for the students, to acquire knowledge about the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and more specifically about the development of patient-specific medical devices.

General description

The understanding of the biomechanical behavior of the musculoskeletal system and the design of medical devices require diversified knowledge in various fields such as medical sciences (anatomy, cell and tissue biology, medical imaging…), mechanics of materials, finite element simulation, motion analysis of the human body. This Master’s degree will provide students all the necessary fundamentals of these domains to allow them to understand a clinical issue and propose realistic and reliable therapeutic solutions. These approaches will be completed by an introduction to biomimetics to show how to get inspiration from nature to design new technical applications.

Studying abroad

The enrolled students will have the possibility to spend the summer semester abroad (in or outside the framework of Erasmus exchanges).

Admission requirements

The students who want to apply to this second-year Masters program will have to be holding a Master 1 level in mechanics or physics.

Career opportunities

After this course, the students will have the opportunity to stat a career in public or private sectors as upon graduation they will be able to:

– work in the Research and Development department of biomedical companies

– work in Biomechanics Research laboratories

– carry out a PhD thesis in biomechanics

Curriculum organization

  • Winter semester: composed of 6 compulsory modules including lectures combined with tutorials, practical work and projects. All classes will be given in English (minimum required level : B1).

1. Basic medical knowledge

2. Mechanical behaviour of biological tissues

3. Patient-specific FE modeling

4. Transverse project

5. Human movement analysis

6. Biomimetics

(see the syllabus below for more details)

  • Summer semester: Master’s Thesis.

Skills

General Skills

Skill 1

To solve a mechanical problem with its boundary conditions, to propose a model as simple as possible and to conduct a critical analysis of the results.

 Level 4
Skill 2

To apply the usual concepts of various scientific fields of a technical subdomain to solve a complex problem, including a problem of design or engineering

 Level 3
Skill 3

To adopt free or commercial software packages, to solve physical problems.

 Level 4
Skill 4

To develop capability to work in a team, with autonomy and also with colleagues for the benefit of the project.

 Level 4
Skill 5

To know how to communicate in both written and spoken French and English and become a team manager (to plan, organize, create and conduct meetings in an efficient way)

 Level 3

Subdomain Biomechanics

Skill 9

To analyse the functioning of living organisms and/or human body through a scientific approach:

– taking into account the experience of clinicians

– using scientific and technical knowledge

 Level 3
Skill 10

To propose an anatomic and functional restauration solution adapted to a clinical issue

– taking into account the specificities of a given patient

– proposing design solutions adapted to manufacturing processes and techniques in biomedicine

– identifying the risks related to the implementation in real conditions

– taking into account regulatory aspects

 Level 3

Application platform

Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, the Republic of the Congo, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Egypt, United States, Gabon, Guinea, Haïti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Taiwan, Tchad, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey and Vietnam,

Annual Application Deadline

  • “Etudes en France” (Studying in France) procedure : according to “Etudes en France” calendar

  • “E-candidat” : end of May.

Tuition fees

  • EU students: 300€

  • Non-EU students: 3770€

Contact

Pr. Anne-Sophie Bonnet

ENIM/Lorraine INP/University of Lorraine

1 route d’Ars Laquenexy

CS 65820

57078 METZ Cedex 3

FRANCE

Tel : +33 (0)3 72 74 86 47

anne-sophie.bonnet@univ-lorraine.fr

MSc Biomechanics

Module code UE 961: Basic medical knowledge (40h : 32h lectures + 8h lab) – 5 ECTS
Module coordinator: Dr. Emilie De Brosses (emilie.de-brosses@univ-lorraine.fr)

Module code UE 962: Mechanical behaviour of biological tissues  (60h = 30 lectures + 22H tutorials + 8h lab) – 6 ECTS
Module coordinator: Dr. Adrien Baldit (adrien.baldit@univ-lorraine.fr)

Module code UE 963: Patient-specific FE modeling (60h = 22h lectures + 10 tutorials + 28h lab) – 6 ECTS
Module coordinator: Pr. Anne-Sophie Bonnet (anne-sophie.bonnet@univ-lorraine.fr)

Module code UE 964: Transverse project (68h = 20h lectures/ 8H tutorials/ 40h practicals) – 5 ECTS
Module coordinator: Pr. Anne-Sophie Bonnet (anne-sophie.bonnet@univ-lorraine.fr)

Module code UE 965: Human movement analysis (30h : 10h lectures + 12h tutorials + 8h practicals) – 4 ECTS
Module coordinator: Dr. Emilie De Brosses (emilie.de-brosses@univ-lorraine.fr)

Module code UE 966: Biomimetics (10h lectures/20h practicals ) – 4 ECTS
Module coordinator: Dr. Adrien Baldit (adrien.baldit@univ-lorraine.fr)