School of Nature and Engineering
| Degree | Master of Science |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester, Summer semester |
| Application period Winter semester | 01 June until 15 July |
| Application period Summer semester | 15 December until 15 January |
| Standard period of study | 3 semesters |
| Credits | 90 |
| Accredited | Yes |
| Admission restricted | Yes |
| Admission requirements |
|
| Language of instruction | German |
| Faculty/institution | School of Nature and Engineering |
| Integrated stay abroad | No |
In the master's programme in Biomimetics: Mobile Systems, you will acquire a broad range of methods for analysing biological movement systems and transferring their principles to modern mobility solutions. You will deepen your knowledge of animal locomotion (running, swimming, flying), aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, as well as engineering and fluid mechanics processes.
You will combine experimental and simulation methods to develop innovative concepts for the future, for example. A wide range of different laboratories and measuring instruments are available for this purpose, such as
In addition to technical and methodological skills, teamwork, interdisciplinary exchange and practical experience – e.g. on excursions and in challenge-based learning – are specifically promoted.
The programme is designed to last three semesters and concludes with a Master's thesis, which can be written in collaboration with renowned partners from research and industry in Germany or abroad.
„For me, the module handbook covers three essential areas: technology, biology and fluid mechanics. I took the step from shipping to biomimetics – and it's been a fantastic experience!“
Hannes BMS Student
An underwater robot inspired by sea turtles illustrates the aim of the Master's programme in Biomimetics: Mobile Systems: practical methodological knowledge and interdisciplinary skills for the development of innovative and sustainable mobility systems.
This project exemplifies the focus of the master's program "Bionics: Mobile Systems".
Movement is one of nature's most fascinating achievements: animals run, jump, swim or fly with great efficiency and adaptability. The Master's programme in Biomimetics: Mobile Systems is dedicated to understanding these biological principles of movement and their transfer to technical applications. Among other things, the programme focuses on the biomechanical, physical and neurobiological foundations of locomotion. Students learn to precisely record movement sequences, describe them physically and interpret them biomechanically – both on solid ground and in air and water. This is rounded off with the fluid mechanics of flying and swimming – from buoyancy and drag to unsteady effects. Students learn state-of-the-art simulation techniques for analysing complex movement and flow processes, e.g. in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and they deepen their knowledge of numerical flow simulation.
Movement is one of nature's most fascinating achievements: animals run, jump, swim or fly with great efficiency and adaptability. The Master's programme in Biomimetics: Mobile Systems is dedicated to understanding these biological principles of movement and their transfer to technical applications. Among other things, the programme focuses on the biomechanical, physical and neurobiological foundations of locomotion. Students learn to precisely record movement sequences, describe them physically and interpret them biomechanically – both on solid ground and in air and water. This is rounded off with the fluid mechanics of flying and swimming – from buoyancy and drag to unsteady effects. Students learn state-of-the-art simulation techniques for analysing complex movement and flow processes, e.g. in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), they deepen their knowledge of numerical flow simulation.
The Master's programme is divided into five modules in both the first and second semesters. In the third semester, the main focus is on writing the Master's thesis as the final project. In addition to classroom hours in the form of lectures and practical courses, two-thirds of the coursework is completed through self-study.
„After completing my bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, I wanted to continue working with simulations. I really enjoyed the fluid mechanics and CFD aspects of the programme, and the projects give you a lot of freedom while still providing support from the professors.“
Leon BMS Student
Graduates of the Bionics Master's programme can choose from a wide spectrum of activities in all areas surrounding the research and development of innovative, sustainable technologies at the interface of future-oriented transport and mobility systems:
Future careers lie in the following areas, among others:
Occupational fields in the area of human machine interaction
The successful completion of the master's degree allows graduates worldwide access to doctoral programmes. At the B-I-C, for example, there is the possibility of a cooperative doctorate in collaboration with another university.
In addition, the B-I-C is part of the consortium of the EU-funded Nature4Nature programme, in which eight doctoral students are cooperatively investigating a project on filter mechanisms from different perspectives.
A stay abroad is not compulsory, but is gladly supported.
BIONIK-INNOVATIONS-CENTRUM (B-I-C)
For almost 20 years, the B-I-C has been coordinating developments in basic and applied research. Furthermore, the Institute supports and moderates the transfer of technology from science to industry, not least within the framework of national and international networking with the diverse stakeholders in the field. Especially in the context of lifelong learning, the centre has also significantly expanded its activities in the area of further education.
There are numerous contacts with national and international companies and institutions, such as:
Check the application deadlines and admission requirements for your desired degree programme.
Questions about the degree programme can be answered by the contact persons on the degree programme pages. If you have any further questions about your decision to study at HSB, our advisory and service institutions will be happy to help.
