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Master's Programme in
Biomedical Engineering
120 credits
Masterprogram i medicinsk teknik
6MBME
Valid from: 2022 Spring semester

Determined by
Board of Studies for Electrical Engineering,
Physics and Mathematics

Date determined
2021-09-01

LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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Purpose
Biomedical Engineering encompasses fundamental concepts in engineering, biology and
medicine to develop innovative approaches and new devices, materials, implants,
algorithms, processes and systems for the assessment and evaluation of technology; for
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease; for patient care and rehabilitation and for
improving medical practice and health care delivery.

Aim
The Biomedical Engineering curriculum supports and sustains Engineering for Health
through a mixture of compulsory and elective courses that enables in-depth as well as
broad-based studies. After the completion of the programme the student is expected to
have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

Disciplinary knowledge and reasoning

A Master of Science with a major in Biomedical Engineering should be
thoroughly qualified in mathematics, physics and engineering and thereby able to
formulate and solve problems in the medical domain, encompassing the design of
devices, algorithms, systems, and processes to improve human health
familiar with the fundamentals of the human anatomy and physiology on the
cellular, organ, and organ system levels
able to use, propose and evaluate engineering tools and approaches relating to life
science problems through formulating, modelling and solving the problems using
physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and engineering principles
confident in the application of theoretical models and reasoning to biomedical
engineering and life science problems arising in industry, business, academic
institutions, and at major research and development laboratories

Personal and professional skills and attributes

A Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering should possess
ability to manifest and lead modern research and engineering in the field of life
science
knowledge to identify and manage the particular problems related to the
acquisition, processing and interpretation of biomedical texts, signals, and images
skills and techniques for modelling and simulation integrating engineering and life
science knowledge
creativity, initiative, and responsibility for their contribution to innovative problem
solving
a systematic attitude towards problem solving
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Interpersonal skills, teamwork and communication

A Master of Science with a major in Biomedical Engineering should demonstrate
capability of professional teamwork and active collaboration within a group,
sharing tasks and responsibilities
ability to act as a mediator between technical and biomedical personnel in
multidisciplinary settings
ability to conceive, design, implement, and evaluate scientific and engineering
projects
English oral and written communicative skills regarding engineering problems in
the life science domain
competence in academic writing

Planning, execution and presentation of research or

development projects with respect to scientific and societal
needs and requirements
A Master of Science with a major in Biomedical Engineering should demonstrate
a holistic view on the process of merging scientific, engineering and biomedicine
principles and methods in the development of devices, materials, implants,
algorithms, processes, and systems
responsibility for identifying, integrating, and creating a thorough understanding of
the impact of science and engineering on society and communicating that
knowledge to the public

Content
The programme content ensures that the graduates are able to demonstrate competencies
in:
origin and processing of physiological signals using various models for analysis
fluid dynamic models of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and endocrine
systems and there analysis techniques
methods, technologies, and systems used for intensive care and therapy as well as
ethical and social issues in highly specialized health care
physical properties of light and its impact and interaction with biological tissue
related to the tissue optical properties based on light transport
biomedical imaging technologies and their impact on biological tissue and the
influence on image quality
information technology in the health care sector
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Specialisations
To deepen their studies in a particular biomedical engineering field, the students can
choose courses to specialize in four different subject areas:
Medical Informatics: Information management and processing at individual and
population level, including indexing and retrieval of medical data and information,
medical terminologies, models of and tools for medical decision making and
decision support, knowledge discovery and representation, implementation and
evaluation of decision support
Biomedical Signals and Instrumentation: Theoretical as well as experimental studies
of biomedical signal and systems for diagnostic and therapeutic requirements;
activities include modelling and simulation, signal processing but also advanced
health systems in hospitals and home health care settings
Biomedical Imaging: Specializing in imaging modalities and applying engineering
principles to visualize systems in the biological sciences and medicine using high-
order dimensions of signal analysis; utilize mathematical methods and computing
structures for learning and self-organization in finding and describing meaningful
relations in multidimensional signals
Biomedical Engineering Materials: Knowledge in materials aimed for medical or
biomedical engineering applications; methods for fabrication, identification and
examination of biomaterials, understanding of matter at molecular size, cell
exposure of non-biological material and modelling of biological systems

Teaching and working methods

The Master programme in Biomedical Engineering consists of a broad compulsory part
comprising approximately 60 ECTS credits. Specialization in depth in four biomedical
engineering fields: medical informatics, biomedical signals and instrumentation, biomedical
imaging, and biomedical engineering materials. A final thesis work comprising 30 ECTS
points within the main subjects completes the programme.

Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in biomedical, electrical, physical, biological or computer
engineering, electronics or physics, or equivalent. The Bachelor's degree
(equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally
recognised university.
At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of
mathematics, including linear algebra, statistical theory, vector calculus and
complex functions.
At least 10 ECTS credits in physics, including mechanics.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary
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education (English 6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally

recognised test.
(Exemption from Swedish)

Selection for the January application round is based on merit rating (grade tariff) at
three levels. If necessary, applicants within the same merit group will be selected by lot.
Group 1: High
Group 2: Good
Group 3: Low

Degree thesis
The thesis should be based on high quality scientific content and carried out in close
contact with the research groups involved in the programme. The main field of study for
the thesis work should be Biomedical Engineering.
To be qualified to conduct a degree project, the student must be admitted to the
master’s programme and have completed at least 60 credits from courses within the
programme, of which 30 credits must be at the advanced (graduate) level within the main
field of study.

Degree requirements
Bachelor's degree as specified in the entrance requirements
All compulsory and elective courses from the curriculum completed so that 120
ECTS is reached
At least 90 ECTS on advanced level including 30 ECTS courses from the main
field of study Biomedical Engineerings and 30 ECTS master's thesis in the main
field of study Biomedical Engineering
Master's thesis (30 ECTS) on advanced level, in the main field of study Biomedical
Engineering, examined at the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Courses with overlapping content are not allowed to be included in the degree. Courses
included in the Bachelor's degree can never be included in the Master's degree. ​

Degree in Swedish
Teknologie masterexamen i Medicinsk teknik, 120 hp

Degree in English
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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, 120 credits

Common rules
See the Common rules tab regarding eligibility, admission, leave, postponement, study
break or admission to the latter part of the program.

Deviations from programme syllabus

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify
the preconditions for temporary deviations from this programme syllabus, and delegate
the right to take such decisions.
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Curriculum
Semester 1 (Autumn 2022)
Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
TBME04 Anatomy and Physiology 6 G2X 3 C
TBMI19 Medical Information Systems 6* A1X 2 C
TSDT14 Signal Theory 6 A1X 1 C
Period 2
TBME03 Biochemistry and Cell Biology 6 G2X 2 C
TBMI19 Medical Information Systems 6* A1X 3 C
TBMT01 Biomedical Signal Processing 6 A1X 1 C

Semester 2 (Spring 2023)

Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
TBMI26 Neural Networks and Learning Systems 6 A1X 2 E
TBMI31 Medical Information and Knowledge 6 A1X 4 E
TBMT02 Medical Imaging 6 A1X 3 C
TBMT09 Physiological Pressures and Flows 6 A1X 1 C
THEN24 Communication, Ethics and Sustainable 6* G1X - C
Development
Period 2
TBME08 Biomedical Modeling and Simulation 6 A1X 3 C
TBMT26 Technology in Intensive Care and Surgery 6 A1X 1 C
TFMT19 Chemical Sensor Systems 6 A1X 4 E
THEN24 Communication, Ethics and Sustainable 6* G1X - C
Development
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Semester 3 (Autumn 2023)

Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
TAMS39 Multivariate Statistical Methods 6 A1X 4 E
TATM38 Mathematical Models in Biology 6 A1X 3 E
TBMT14 Biomedical Engineering - Project Course 12* A1X 4 E
TBMT57 Biomedical Optics 6 A1X 1 E
TDTS06 Computer Networks 6 G2X 1 E
TFTB48 Biomedical Materials 6 A1X 1 E
TFYA43 Nanotechnology 6 G2X 3 E
TFYA88 Additive Manufacturing: Tools, Materials 6 A1X 3 E
and Methods
TMME67 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and 6 A1X 2 E
Human Movements
TNM067 Scientific Visualization 6 A1X 3 E
TSBB06 Multidimensional Signal Analysis 6* A1X 2 E
TSBB08 Digital Image Processing 6 A1X 4 E
Period 2
TBMI02 Medical Image Analysis 6 A1X 1 E
TBMT14 Biomedical Engineering - Project Course 12* A1X 4 E
TDDD37 Database Technology 6 G2X 1 E
TMMS31 Biomechanical Modelling of Tissues and 6 A1X 4 E
Systems
TSBB06 Multidimensional Signal Analysis 6* A1X 3 E

Semester 4 (Spring 2024)

Preliminary courses
Course Course name Credits Level Timetable ECV
code module
Period 1
TQXX30 Degree project - Master’s Thesis 30* A1X - C
Period 2
TQXX30 Degree project - Master’s Thesis 30* A1X - C

* The course is divided into several semesters and/or periods.

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Common rules
Degree project for Master’s Degree in
Engineering 300 credits, Master of Science (Two
years), Master of Philosophy (Two years), Master
of Science (One year), and master’s degrees
without prefix
General provisions for the degree project are given here. A specific board of studies
may have supplementary regulations that are specific for a study programme. These
are specified, where relevant, in the syllabus for the field of education and/or the
degree project. Information and links to course syllabuses, registration, reflection
documents, etc. can be found at
https://www.lith.liu.se/examensarbete/examensarbete?l=en.

General provisions
To be awarded a Master’s Degree in Engineering 300 credits, Master of Science
(Two years), Master of Philosophy (Two years), Master of Science (One year), or
master’s degree without prefix a student must carry out an approved degree project.
The components of the degree project are described in the relevant course syllabus.

Aim
The aim of the degree project is described in the relevant course syllabus,
https://www.lith.liu.se/examensarbete/examensarbete?l=en. Links to respective
course syllabus can be found under the respective headings Master's programme,
Civilingenjörsutbildning (only in Swedish), Högskoleingenjörsutbildning (only in
Swedish), Kandidatutbildning (only in Swedish).

Extent
Requirements for the extent of the degree project for each type of degree are given in
the syllabus of the study programme.

Locations for a degree project

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The work is carried out in the form of:

an internal degree project located at one of the participating departments at
LiU
an external degree project located at a company, government agency, or other
organisation in Sweden or abroad, that an examiner has assessed is able to
manage a degree project that satisfies the requirements, or
a degree project within an exchange agreement in association with study
abroad, whereby all study results are to be credited to the student by the
relevant board of studies.
The main subject areas that are permitted within each study programme are
described in the programme syllabus. Any individual subjects that may be relevant to
the main subject area are to be determined by the relevant board of studies.
The examiner for a degree project within a certain subject area are determined by the
board of studies that is responsible for general degrees within the main subject area.
An up-to-date list is given at https://www.lith.liu.se/examensarbete/examensarbete?
l=en.

Degree projects within agreements relating to study abroad

During study abroad that takes place within the framework of an agreement, the
provisions of the host institute relating to degree projects are applied. The student is
to consult the board of studies and together ensure that the proposed degree project
is carried out in a main subject area that is permitted within the study programme.
Approved main subject areas for degree projects are specified in the syllabus for the
relevant programme.
A certificate confirming that the degree project has been approved and a copy of the
degree project thesis (in PDF format) are to be submitted to the relevant board of
studies.

Selection of degree project

A degree project is to be selected in consultation with an examiner, who is also
responsible that the specialisation, extent and level of the project satisfy the
requirements specified in the course syllabus.
In cases in which issues relating to work-related copyright, patenting or remuneration
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may arise, provisions governing these should be established in advance. A student

working on a degree project may sign a confidentiality agreement in order to obtain
access to confidential information necessary for the degree project. The supervisor
and examiner, however, determine whether they are prepared to sign a confidentiality
agreement, and thus the confidential information must not normally be of such nature
that it is necessary to supervise or grade the work. The complete degree project
thesis is to be published during the grading procedure, unless special circumstances
prevent this. If any part of the thesis should not be published, this must be approved
in advance by the examiner and the relevant head of department. Note that final
decisions relating to confidentiality are taken by an administrative court.

Commencement of a degree project

Requirements that must be satisfied before a degree project can be started are given
in the currently valid course syllabus, which can be obtained in the relevant
programme syllabus at https://liu.se/studieinfo/en.
Notification of a degree project is to be carried out when the degree project starts, at
https://www.lith.liu.se/for-studenter/anmalan-till-exjobb?l=en. Registration of the
degree project is to take place before work commences.
Before the start of the degree project, the examiner is to ensure that the student
satisfies the conditions for commencement of the degree project within the relevant
main subject area. Support in this can be obtained from the study guidance
counsellor, who checks the general requirements for starting the degree project.
The student is also to notify the relevant department of the start of the degree project.

Degree projects in collaboration with another student

In cases in which two students carry out a degree project together, the contribution
of each student is to be specified. The extent of the work is to correspond to the
extent of two individual projects. The examiner is to ensure that each student has
contributed in a satisfactory manner to the work, and that each student satisfies the
requirements for achieving a Pass grade for the degree project.
Degree projects carried out in collaboration between more than two students are not
permitted.

Examiners
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The examiner must be employed as a teacher at LiU according to the LiU

Regulations for Appointments
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622784). The following teachers
can be appointed as examiner: Professor (including Adjunct and Visiting Professor),
Associate Professor (including Adjunct), Senior Lecturer (including Adjunct and
Visiting Senior Lecturer), Research Fellow, or Postdoc. The examiner must also
have the expertise required to examine degree projects within the relevant main
subject area, and be appointed by the board of studies. The board of studies can
also appoint emerita/emeritus as examiner for a single thesis work.
The examiner is to:
ensure before the start of the degree project that the student satisfies the
conditions for commencement of the degree project within the relevant main
subject area. The study guidance counsellor is to check whether the
commencement criteria are satisfied and inform the examiner of this
check whether special admission requirements (where relevant) are satisfied,
for example that the student can demonstrate a certain degree of in-depth
knowledge within the field relevant for the degree project
determine the specialisation and principal work of the degree project, based
on an assessment of whether the degree project will result in the learning
outcomes of the course syllabus being satisfied
pass/fail the planning report
pass/fail the mid-way assessment
be responsible that the supervisor or supervisors carry out their duties
in conjunction with the planning report, check that the student has registered
for the degree project
approve the work for presentation
before the presentation, check that the proposed opponent satisfies the
conditions for commencement of the degree project and has attended three
thesis presentations
pass/fail the presentation and the opposition to it
approve a concluding reflection document
ensure that a degree project that has been passed satisfies the learning
outcomes of the course syllabus and other requirements, and award a grade to
the degree project (either G = Pass, or U = Fail).
In cases in which a degree project is carried out jointly by two students with different
main subject areas, one examiner in each main subject area must be appointed,
where this is necessary.
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Supervisors
A student working on a degree project is to have access to an internal supervisor at
the department at which the degree project has been registered. The internal
supervisor is to have a degree that corresponds at least to the level of the degree
project to be supervised. The internal supervisor may, in exceptional circumstances,
be the same individual as the examiner. A decision of whether to allow this in a
particular case is to be made by the relevant board of studies before the degree
project is started.
The supervisor is to ensure that the student obtains help with:
expert support in general questions related to methods, specialist knowledge
of the subject, and writing the thesis
problem formulation, and setting the limits of the work
scheduling and planning work, and selection of appropriate methods.
If the degree project is being carried out outside of LiTH, an external supervisor from
the commissioner is to be appointed.

Planning report
During the first weeks of the degree project, the student is to draw up a planning
report that contains:
a preliminary title of the degree project
a preliminary statement of the research question, against the background of a
literature search
a preliminary description of the approach to be taken
planned literature foundation
a schedule for the execution of the degree project, including suggested dates
for the mid-way assessment and presentation.
Formulation of the research question is to be bounded, realistic and viewed from a
perspective of societal or commercial benefit. The term “societal” is to be understood
here to include universities and university colleges.

Mid-way assessment
Approximately half-way through the degree project, the student is to describe to the
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examiner at a mid-way assessment how the work is progressing relative to the

planning report. The supervisor should also participate. The form of the mid-way
assessment may be anything from an oral presentation to a public seminar. The
conclusion of the mid-way assessment may be one of three possibilities:
1. The work has been carried out essentially as planned, and can continue as
planned. The mid-way assessment has been passed.
2. The work has been carried out with certain deviations from the planning
report. It is, however, believed that it will be possible to complete the work
with minor adjustments to the formulation of the research question, approach
and/or schedule. The mid-way assessment has been passed.
3. The work has deviated from the planning report in a significant manner, and
there is a risk that a Pass grade cannot be given. The mid-way assessment has
been failed. A new planning report must be drawn up and a new mid-way
assessment carried out.

Reporting
Both oral and written reports of the degree project are to be made, in Swedish or
English. For the international Master's programmes, both the oral and written
examination should be made in English. The board of studies can allow the reporting
to be carried out in another language than Swedish or English.
The oral presentation is to take place in public, unless there are special grounds that
this should not be done. The written report is to be in the form of a professionally
produced degree project thesis. The presentation and thesis are to follow the
instructions given below.

Presentation
The oral presentation is to take place when the examiner considers that the work has
been completed and is ready to be presented. The presentation is to take place at
LiTH at a time when other students can attend. This means that the presentation can
take place on a date that the student has agreed with the examiner, normally between
the re-examination period in August and midsummer, and after the student has
attended three thesis presentations.
The oral presentation is to describe the background to the problem that has been
studied, describe the methods used, and present the results and conclusions. The
presentation is to be at a level suitable for everyone present, not just for specialists.
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After the oral presentation, the student is to counter any criticism that the opponent
may raise, and allow other participants to pose questions. The presentation and the
opposition are to be approved by the examiner. When any required adjustments of
the thesis have been made, the reflection document has been approved, and the
student has functioned as an opponent for another degree project, the degree project
is reported as a passed course and the credits can be used to satisfy the requirements
for a qualification.

Degree project thesis

The written degree project report is to be professionally written and comprehensive,
and it is to demonstrate a scientific approach. The report must be prepared in
accordance with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources
(references or quotations for which the source is specified) when the text, images,
ideas, data, etc., of other people are used. It is also to be made clear whether the
author has reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous
examinations, such as undergraduate work, project reports, etc. (This is sometimes
known as “self-plagiarism”.) A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as
attempted deception during examination.
The contents are to be easy to understand, and the way in which material is
presented is important. It must describe the background to the project and the
formulation of the research question. The choice of approach is to be clearly
explained, and the thesis should make clear the coupling between the results and the
conclusions. Commonly accepted scientific methods are to be used for processing
the results. The discussion is to be comprehensive, and demonstrate that the student
masters analytical thought processes. The thesis is to demonstrate good mastery of
the literature in the field, and include an abstract. Theses that are principally written in
Swedish should contain a summary in English. A publication-ready manuscript and a
reflection document covering the work undertaken are to be submitted to the
examiner within 10 days after the oral presentation. The examiner may grant an
exemption from this requirement. If final versions of the required documents are not
submitted as stipulated, the examiner may determine that the presentation is to be
rescheduled.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) at Linköping
University recommends that degree project theses be published.

Opposition
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An oral opposition is to be carried out in connection with the student’s own

presentation of his or her thesis, i.e. at the end of the own studies. The opposition is
made on other degree projects at the same level and of the same extent as the own
degree project. The opponent must also have attended three thesis presentations as a
member of the audience. In a normal case, the number of opponents will be the same
as the number of respondents. In exceptional cases, the examiner may decide that
this is not to be the case. Acting as an opponent during the thesis presentation of
another student is subject to points-based assessment as described in the course
syllabus.
The opponent is to:
discuss and comment on the selection of methods, results and (where relevant)
data processing, conclusions, possible alternative solutions and conclusions,
and the management of literature
comment on the general arrangement of the degree project thesis and related,
formal aspects of style, and comment on the oral presentation technique
illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of the thesis.
The duration of the opposition should be approximately the same as that of the
presentation, and it is to include a discussion in which the student presenting the thesis
replies to and comments on the criticism raised by the opponent.
Unless otherwise agreed, at least one week before the presentation the opponent is
to present in writing to the examiner the important issues that will be discussed, and
the structure of the opposition that will be taken. The opponent and the examiner
discuss the structure that the opponent has drawn up.

Attendance at presentations
A student is to attend presentations of degree project theses as described in the
course syllabus. The presentations attended must be at the same level or a higher
level than the degree project of the student.
It is advantageous that one of the presentations attended is a licenciate degree
seminar or a doctoral disputation. The student is responsible for ensuring that a
certification of attendance at the presentation is obtained and passed to the
departmental administrator for registration in Ladok. Attendance at such
presentations is a component of the degree work that is subject to points-based
assessment.
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The occasions on which a student attends presentations are to be completed before

the student presents the degree project thesis. The course syllabus for the degree
project describes the scheduling of the attendance at presentations.

Reflection document
A document reflecting on the work that has been carried out is to be submitted to the
examiner within 10 working days of the oral presentation. Instructions for preparing a
reflection document can be reached through
https://www.lith.liu.se/examensarbete/reflektionsdokument?l=en.

Grades
The degree project is graded as either Pass or Fail. In order for a student to obtain a
pass grade for the degree project, all components must be completed and be
awarded a pass grade.

Right to obtain supervision

It is expected that the student complete and pass a degree project within specified
time limits. The department is required to provide supervision for a maximum of 18
months after the student has registered the degree project in Ladok. The examiner
may grant additional supervision after this period in special cases. If the examiner
determines that supervision is to be ended, the degree project is to be awarded a Fail
grade. The examiner does not have to fail the degree project if it is considered
possible that the student can finish the thesis without further supervision.
If the degree project is awarded a Fail grade for the reason described above or for
any other reason, the student is to be directed towards carrying out a further degree
project.

Quality assurance
The relevant board of studies has overall responsibility for the quality of study
programmes. This responsibility covers also degree projects. Quality assurance is to
be carried out as determined by the faculty board.

Exemptions
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If special circumstances apply, a board of studies may grant exemptions from the
regulations specified above. The oral opposition, for example, may be replaced by an
extensive written opposition, if the board of studies approves this
for international students for whom special circumstances apply
for other students for whom all other components of the qualification have
been satisfied, the degree project thesis has been submitted, and special
circumstances apply.
Written opposition may be carried out in one of the following ways:
The student presents a written opposition to a degree project thesis that has
been written by another student, whose examiner subsequently examines the
opposition.
The student’s examiner requests that the student prepare a written opposition
to a degree project thesis that has previously been examined by an examiner.
If written opposition is used, it is not necessary that the student prepare an
introductory statement describing the structure.
The examiner applies to the board of studies for exemption regarding written
opposition. The board of studies must approve that opposition may take place in
written form, before it is carried out.

Course syllabus
A syllabus must be established for each course. The syllabus specifies the aim and
contents of the course, and the prior knowledge that a student must have in order to
be able to benefit from the course.

Timetabling
Courses are timetabled after a decision has been made for this course concerning its
assignment to a timetable module.

Interruption in and deregistration from a course

The LiU decision, Guidelines concerning confirmation of participation in education
(Dnr LiU-2020-02256), states that interruptions in study are to be recorded in
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Ladok. Thus, all students who do not participate in a course for which they have
registered must record the interruption, such that the registration on the course can be
removed. Deregistration from or interrupting a course is carried out using a web-
based form: https://www.lith.liu.se/for-studenter/kurskomplettering?l=en.

Cancelled courses and changes to the course

syllabus
Courses with few participants (fewer than 10) may be cancelled or organised in a
manner that differs from that stated in the course syllabus. The Dean is to deliberate
and decide whether a course is to be cancelled or changed from the course syllabus.

Guidelines relating to examinations and

examiners
For details, see Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and second-
cycle education at Linköping University, Dnr LiU-2020-04501
(http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592).
An examiner must be employed as a teacher at LiU according to the LiU Regulations
for Appointments, Dnr LiU-2021-01204
(https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622784). For courses
in second-cycle, the following teachers can be appointed as examiner: Professor
(including Adjunct and Visiting Professor), Associate Professor (including Adjunct),
Senior Lecturer (including Adjunct and Visiting Senior Lecturer), Research Fellow,
or Postdoc. For courses in first-cycle, Assistant Lecturer (including Adjunct and
Visiting Assistant Lecturer) can also be appointed as examiner in addition to those
listed for second-cycle courses. In exceptional cases, a Part-time Lecturer can also
be appointed as an examiner at both first- and second cycle, see Delegation of
authority for the Board of Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Forms of examination
Principles for examination
Written and oral examinations and digital and computer-based examinations are held
at least three times a year: once immediately after the end of the course, once in
August, and once (usually) in one of the re-examination periods. Examinations held at
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other times are to follow a decision of the board of studies.

Principles for examination scheduling for courses that follow the study periods:
courses given in VT1 are examined for the first time in March, with re-
examination in June and August
courses given in VT2 are examined for the first time in May, with re-
examination in August and October
courses given in HT1 are examined for the first time in October, with re-
examination in January and August
courses given in HT2 are examined for the first time in January, with re-
examination in March and in August.
The examination schedule is based on the structure of timetable modules, but there
may be deviations from this, mainly in the case of courses that are studied and
examined for several programmes and in lower grades (i.e. 1 and 2).
Examinations for courses that the board of studies has decided are to be held in
alternate years are held three times during the school year in which the course is given
according to the principles stated above.
Examinations for courses that are cancelled or rescheduled such that they are not
given in one or several years are held three times during the year that immediately
follows the course, with examination scheduling that corresponds to the scheduling
that was in force before the course was cancelled or rescheduled.
When a course is given for the last time, the regular examination and two re-
examinations will be offered. Thereafter, examinations are phased out by offering
three examinations during the following academic year at the same times as the
examinations in any substitute course. If there is no substitute course, three
examinations will be offered during re-examination periods during the following
academic year. Other examination times are decided by the board of studies. In all
cases above, the examination is also offered one more time during the academic year
after the following, unless the board of studies decides otherwise. In total, 6 re-
examinations are offered, of which 2 are regular re-examinations. In the examination
registration system, the examinations given for the penultimate time and the last time
are denoted.
If a course is given during several periods of the year (for programmes, or on
different occasions for different programmes) the board or boards of studies
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determine together the scheduling and frequency of re-examination occasions.

Retakes of other forms of examination

Regulations concerning retakes of other forms of examination than written
examinations and digital and computer-based examinations are given in the LiU
guidelines for examinations and examiners,
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592.

Registration for examination

In order to take an written, digital or computer-based examination, registration in
advance is mandatory, see decision in the university’s rule book
https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622682. An unregistered student
can thus not be offered a place. The registration is done at the Student Portal or in
the LiU-app during the registration period. The registration period opens 30 days
before the date of the examination and closes 10 days before the date of the
examination. Candidates are informed of the location of the examination by email,
four days in advance.

Code of conduct for students during examinations

Details are given in a decision in the university’s rule book:
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622682.

Retakes for higher grade

Students at the Institute of Technology at LiU have the right to retake written
examinations and digital and computer-based examinations in an attempt to achieve a
higher grade. This is valid for all examination components with code “TEN”, “DIT”
and "DAT". The same right may not be exercised for other examination components,
unless otherwise specified in the course syllabus.
A retake is not possible on courses that are included in an issued degree diploma.

Grades
The grades that are preferably to be used are Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass not without
distinction (4) and Pass with distinction (5).
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Grades U, 3, 4, 5 are to be awarded for courses that have written or digital

examinations.
Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) may be awarded for courses with a large
degree of practical components such as laboratory work, project work and
group work.
Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used for degree projects and other
independent work.

Examination components
The following examination components and associated module codes are used at the
Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Grades U, 3, 4, 5 are to be awarded for written examinations (TEN) and
digital examinations (DIT).
Examination components for which the grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) may be
awarded are laboratory work (LAB), project work (PRA), preparatory
written examination (KTR), digital preparatory written examination (DIK),
oral examination (MUN), computer-based examination (DAT), home
assignment (HEM), and assignment (UPG).
Students receive grades either Fail (U) or Pass (G) for other examination
components in which the examination criteria are satisfied principally through
active attendance such as tutorial group (BAS) or examination item (MOM).
Grades Fail (U) and Pass (G) are to be used for the examination components
Opposition (OPPO) and Attendance at thesis presentation (AUSK) (i.e. part
of the degree project).
In general, the following applies:
Mandatory course components must be scored and given a module code.
Examination components that are not scored, cannot be mandatory. Hence, it
is voluntary to participate in these examinations, and the voluntariness must be
clearly stated. Additionally, if there are any associated conditions to the
examination component, these must be clearly stated as well.
For courses with more than one examination component with grades U,3,4,5,
it shall be clearly stated how the final grade is weighted.
For mandatory components, the following applies (in accordance with the LiU
Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and second-cycle education
at Linköping University, http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592):
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If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of the

nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to replace the
compulsory component with another equivalent component.
For possibilities to alternative forms of examinations, the following applies (in
accordance with the LiU Guidelines for education and examination for first-cycle and
second-cycle education at Linköping University,
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/917592):
If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the
right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination
hall, the student has the right to it.
If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination
or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner
assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.
An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form
of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and
the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaing the objectives of the
course.

Reporting of examination results

The examination results for a student are reported at the relevant department.

Plagiarism
For examinations that involve the writing of reports, in cases in which it can be
assumed that the student has had access to other sources (such as during project
work, writing essays, etc.), the material submitted must be prepared in accordance
with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources (references or
quotations for which the source is specified) when the text, images, ideas, data, etc.
of other people are used. It is also to be made clear whether the author has reused
his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous examinations, such as
degree projects, project reports, etc. (this is sometimes known as “self-plagiarism”).
A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as attempted deception during
examination.

Attempts to cheat
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In the event of a suspected attempt by a student to cheat during an examination, or

when study performance is to be assessed as specified in Chapter 10 of the Higher
Education Ordinance, the examiner is to report this to the disciplinary board of the
university. Possible consequences for the student are suspension from study and a
formal warning. More information is available at
https://www.student.liu.se/studenttjanster/lagar-regler-rattigheter?l=en.

Structure and organisation of study programmes

The contents and design of the programmes are to be continuously revised such that
new knowledge is integrated into courses and specialisations. Within one
programme, several study specialisations or profiles may be available. The identities
of the study specialisations or profiles and the regulations governing how these may
be selected are given in the syllabus and curriculum for the particular field of study
and programmes.
The structure and organisation of the programmes are to follow specified criteria that
are summarised in the syllabus for each programme.
The syllabus defines the aims of the study programme.
The curriculum, which constitutes one part of the syllabus for the field of study,
gives details of the terms in which the various courses have been timetabled,
and their scheduling through the academic year.
The course syllabus specifies, among other things, the aim and contents of the
course, and the prior knowledge that a student must have, in addition to the
admission requirements for the programme, in order to be able to benefit from
the course.

Qualification requirements
The qualification requirements specified in the Higher Education Ordinance 2007
apply to students admitted after 1 July 2007. A student who has completed
components of a programme after 1 July 2007 has the right to be assessed with
respect to the qualification requirements specified by the Higher Education Ordinance
2007. In addition, local regulations laid down by the faculty boards and university
board apply, see
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-
_och_avancerad_niva/Examina.
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Higher Education Act Chapter 1, Section 8:

First-cycle courses and study programmes are to develop:
the ability to make independent and critical assessments
the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
the preparedness to deal with changes in working life.
In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the
ability to:
gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist
knowledge in the field.

Qualifications within a study programme

Qualification requirements that are specific to a study programme are given in the
syllabus for that programme.

Admission requirements and matriculation and

postponement of matriculation
A person who has been accepted for a study programme is to start their studies
(matriculate) in the term that is specified in the decision about admission. The date
and location of the compulsory matriculation procedure will be communicated to
those admitted to the first term of the programme.
Regulations concerning admission requirements, matriculation and postponement of
matriculation have been laid down in the admission regulations for Linköping
University, http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/VisaBeslut/622645.

Admission to a later part of a programme

Admission to a part of a study programme is used here to refer to admission with the
purpose of completing the programme and taking a degree. Admission to a later part
of a programme may take place only if sufficient resources and space on the
programme are available. Furthermore, the applicant must satisfy the entry
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requirements for the relevant term of the programme, as specified in

http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-
_och_avancerad_niva/Tekniska_fakulteten.

Interruption in studies
Notification of an interruption in studies is to be made through a web
form, https://www.lith.liu.se/for-studenter/anmalan-studieuppehall?l=en. If such a
notification is not made and if the student does not do a course registration during the
first term during which the interruption is to take place, the interruption will be
considered to be a withdrawal. An interruption in studies must cover a complete
term, and notification of interruptions can be given for a maximum of two consecutive
terms. Notification of resumption of studies is to take place at the course registration
for the term that follows the interruption.
A student who is taking an interruption in studies may during this period retake
examinations. The student is responsible that registration for courses is carried out at
the correct times in preparation for the resumption of studies.

Withdrawal from a study programme

A student who wishes to withdraw from a study programme must notify the study
guidance counsellor. A student who leaves the studies without giving notification of an
interruption in study and who fails to register on a course for the immediately
subsequent term is considered to have withdrawn. A student who has withdrawn
may return to the study programme if a vacancy is available that is not required for
students returning after an interruption in study, and not required for students who are
changing their location of study and/or study programme.

Courses within a study programme

The curriculum for the various years of a study programme specify which courses are
mandatory (m), elective (e) and voluntary (v). If a student wishes to study a different
combination than the one specified in the curriculum, an application must be made to
the board of studies.

Voluntary courses
The course specified as voluntary (labelled with “v”) in the programme syllabus are
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assessed solely as voluntary courses, and credits from these may not contribute to
the requirements for a degree.

Courses from another study programme or third-

cycle courses
To include courses in a degree from another study programme or third-cycle
courses, the student need to apply to and be granted this from the board of studies. If
such a decision is not taken, such courses are regarded as voluntary courses.
When selecting a course from another programme, the admission requirements
specified in the course syllabus should be satisfied.
Admission is granted to the extent that resources allow, provided that places are
available on the course.
Admission to third-cycle courses requires studies at Master's level, i.e. year 4-5 or
admitted to a Master's programme. Information can be obtained from the relevant
director of advanced studies.

Students taking a master’s programme in engineering

Students taking a master’s programme in engineering can apply to take courses given
in Term 7 and later terms of the programme from all engineering master’s
programmes. Admission to courses at Term 7 or higher requires the possession of at
least 150 credits within the programme to which the student has been admitted.

Students taking a Bachelor of Science (Engineering)

Students taking Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degrees may apply to take
courses specified in the programme syllabuses of all Bachelor of Science
(Engineering) programmes.

Students taking a Bachelor of Science

Students taking Bachelor of Science degrees may apply to take courses specified in
the programme syllabuses of all Bachelor of Science programmes.

Single-subject courses, courses from other

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faculties, or other Higher Education Institutions

To include single-subject courses, courses from another faculty, or courses from
other Higher Education Institutions in a degree, the student need to apply to and be
granted this from the board of studies.

Registration for programme courses

Registration for courses that are given as part of a study programme must be made
during the specified period, which has been preliminarily set to 1-10 April for the
autumn term, and 1-10 October for the spring term. Information about course
registration is published on the Study councellors webpages or in programme rooms,
sent to students by email, and disseminated at scheduled information meetings.

Registration for programme courses as single-

subject courses
Admission to a programme course as a single-subject subject course may take place
only if sufficient resources and space on the course are available. Furthermore, the
applicant must satisfy the entry requirements for the relevant course.
In the event of a scarcity of resources, the board of LiTH can decide to limit the
possibilities of taking courses that are part of a programme as freestanding courses.

Study planning
Students who require support in planning their continued studies can contact the
study guidance counsellor of the programme. Study planning involves the student and
the study guidance counsellor together drawing up an individual plan for studies
during the subsequent term. The individual plan may allow the student to deviate from
the general curriculum.
Completed first-cycle courses are a precondition for successful studies at more
advanced levels. For this reason, study planning is based on giving priority to courses
from earlier years of study that have not been completed. If further capacity is
available, new courses may be taken.
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Study planning takes place on a regular basis if the student:

does not satisfy the requirements for progression to later terms. In order for a
student to be able to participate in courses from later years in such cases, a
decision of exemption is required.
does not satisfy the requirements for starting a degree project.
Other situations in which study planning may be required:
A student has fallen behind during the early part of a study programme and has
failed to complete several courses.
A student has not satisfied the entry requirements for a degree project before
term 6 of an engineering degree.
A student has applied for admission to a later part of a programme.
Studies have been carried out abroad.
A study programme is to be resumed after an interruption.
In these cases the study guidance counsellor supports the student in planning the
continued studies, also in situations in which the student can register for the relevant
courses without the need for a special decision for the continued studies.

Part of education abroad

Students can exchange study at LiTH for study at an institute of higher education
abroad, and/or work on a degree project abroad.
In the event that study (courses) at LiTH are exchanged for study abroad, the faculty
programme director is responsible for a decision about a preliminary individual study
plan, which is to be drawn up in advance. After the exchange, the student apply to
credit completed courses from the exchange into their degree. The guideline for
credit assessment in an exchange is that the courses should be in line with the
program's orientation.
Regulations for entry requirements, ranking and nomination for study abroad through
LiTH’s exchange agreements and for the compulsory study abroad period within Ii
(Industrial Engineering and Management – International) and Yi (Applied Physics
and Electrical Engineering – International) can be found at:
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-
_och_avancerad_niva/Tekniska_fakulteten.
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Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation
and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education
Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several
policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid
decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor
and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at
http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-
_och_avancerad_niva.