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Master of Science (MS) in Robotic Medicine

Masters of Science (MS) in Robotic Medicine

● Online and in-person programs

● Several areas of concentration for in-depth study

● Flexible programs for working professionals facilitated by experienced faculty

● 36 Credit Hours Required

● Master Thesis (4 credits)

● Master Thesis Seminar (2 credits)

● Complete program in 1-2 years

Overview

Healthcare is a field that requires a human touch. Yet, when human providers are

assisted by advanced technology, the possibilities are endless. Robotics in healthcare

offers exciting potential for patient care, both for

diagnostic purposes and for various treatments.

If you are passionate about technology and its

applications for improving lives from within the

healthcare field, you might consider pursuing a

career working on biomedical robotics.

Skilled surgeons today leverage the capabilities of

robotics to extend their already-amazing abilities

beyond the limits of what the human hand and eye

can do.

Tomorrow, surgeons will rely even more on precision

medical robots to provide even better surgical results with fewer complications and less

pain—all leading to greater well-being for patients.

The global Medical Robotics Market currently stands at $13.19 billion in 2023. With a

compound annual growth rate of 15.69%, it is expected that the industry will be worth

$52.41 billion by 2032 - with hospitals holding the largest market share. Available at:

https://standardbots.com/blog/the-future-of-robotics-in-healthcare-automating-the-

industry

In an article entitled, Robots in Medicine, Calton Gyles (2019) states, “Robots are

poised to revolutionize the practice of medicine. Artificial intelligence, miniaturization,

and computer power are contributing to the rise in design and use of robots in

medicine.” Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6625162/

Program Outcomes

● Systems initiatives and technologies that facilitate effective decision-making in

delivering upon and enhancing patient care.

● Concepts are applied to real-world situations developing your ability to lead

change in complex organizations.

● Opportunities to interact with nationally recognized health care leaders.

● Employ research practices, methodologies, and a spirit of scholarly inquiry to

motivate change and drive real-world improvement in healthcare.

● Create client-centered, culturally-appropriate health prevention and promotion

initiatives that improve the health, safety, and quality of life for people and their

communities.

● Generate data driven solutions for operational challenges that navigate the

intersection of quality and cost in ensuring excellence in healthcare across

diverse settings.

● Advocate for ethically responsible policies and effective systems that empower

practitioners and meets the needs of healthcare consumers.

● Model leadership and professional practices in healthcare by building effective

working relationships and facilitating ethical and strategic decision making across

organizations.

Robotics Careers in Medicine and Health

Healthcare is a major slice of the economy, and robotics will play an increasing role in

the coming decades. The trend of ageing populations and shortages of medical

professionals means that the need for care-taking robots grows every year. Additionally,

robotic techniques help create smarter and more useful prosthetics, aid in rehabilitation,

and enhance human motion. Surgeries assisted by robots can also be less invasive,

more successful, and require less recovery time.

How is robotics used / applied to this industry?

Robotics are increasingly being used in new ways within the medical and health fields,

from surgical robots and exoskeletons to rehabilitation robotics and ones used for

remote monitoring and diagnosis.

Michael University is proud to be an innovator in offering students an online two-year

program in a Master of Science (MS) in Robotic Medicine. A degree program that

teaches the underlying concepts of Medical Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and

how these technologies can be deployed into surgical environments and improve

healthcare.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Advanced knowledge and skills appropriate for robotics in medicine. Analyze

data and apply critical thinking skills to identify bio-medical problems, manage

risk, or propose data-driven recommendations or solutions.

2. Knowledge or application of ethical standards within robotics in medicine.

Demonstrate appropriate leadership skills while recognizing and assessing moral

and ethical components and complexity of challenges faced by the medical and

engineering community.

3. Professional communication proficiencies and disseminated information

appropriate for robotics in medicine. Display competence with oral, written, and

graphical communications, appropriate for professional clinical and engineering

environments.

4. Contributions, such as service, to the medical profession and/or community.

Specializations:

Michael University’s Master of Science (MS) in Robotics Medicine program promotes in-

depth study requiring research, analysis, and strategic vision that can position you as

the extraordinary leader with your profession. At the same time, several specializations

allow you to concentrate on a specific area of study:

● Robotics in Healthcare

● Health Services

● Global Health

● Artificial Intelligence

● Telemedicine

Curriculum Requirements:

Students of the Master of Science (MS) in Robotic Medicine Degree program must

complete 9 courses (4 credits each) for a minimum of 36 hours of graduate coursework.

In addition, students must complete a Master Thesis (4 credits) and a Master Thesis

Seminar (2 credits) for a total of 42 credit hours.

The academic year will be based on quarters. Fall (beginning in September), Winter

(beginning in January), and Spring (beginning in March). Each quarter is 10 weeks in

length. All courses will be taught online.

Students in the Masters of Science (MS) in Robotic Medicine program will benefit from

the teaching and research expertise of established scholars and practitioners.

Master Thesis:

● Master Thesis: The ability to conduct independent work on a topic in Robotic

Medicine, deepening the above-mentioned skill, and to write a report that

describes the work in detail. The choice of project topic and exact form will be

mutually determined by you and your instructor. A written paper based on the

applied project is required and must contain project description, analysis, and

interpretation of findings.

Admission to Graduate Standing - Conditionally Classified

● It may be possible for applicants who have minimal deficiencies in the

prerequisite requirements detailed above, but who are otherwise highly qualified,

to be admitted with conditionally classified graduate standing. Provisions must be

made for removal of deficiencies prior to the granting of classified standing. For

further information, consult the graduate program adviser.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the Michael University’s requirements for admission to a Master

Degree program.

● Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Technology, Engineering, or related area.

● A sample of scholarly writing, in English. This can be anything you have written

but should give an accurate indication of your writing abilities. The writing sample

can be a term paper, research report, journal article, published paper, college

paper, etc.

● Submission of college transcripts of all course work.

● Copies of certificates or licenses, if applicable.

Application Process

● Completed application online.

● Current resume or curriculum vita.

● Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation. Letters can be from the

following sources, attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for Master

Degree study:

o The director or a faculty member from the most recent academic program

attended (if applicant has been a student in the last five years);

o A person who can attest to the applicant's professional work

● No criminal record.

● Students may provide documents in an e-Portfolio using Google Docs.

Tuition and Fees

● The Tuition is $65,000 per year for this two-year program. The tuition and

fees are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to annual

revision, announced each Summer Term for the Fall Term. Further details about

tuition may be found in the Tuition and Fees.

More about this program

● Masters of Science in Robotics in Medicine

● Courses in this department

● 36 Credit Hours (Courses)

● 10-weeks per course

● Master Thesis Seminar (2 Credits)

● Master Thesis (4 credits)

Course Requirements

Required Core Courses

Credits

Quarter 1

Introduction to Medical Robotics

Fundamental of Robotics in Medicine

Surgical Robotics Technologies

Quarter 2

Introduction to Machine Learning

Telemedicine and Robotics

Medical Devices and Robotics

Quarter 3

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Ethical Foundations of Innovative Technology

Future Trends in Robotics in Medicine

Master Thesis Seminar

Master Thesis

Total Credits

*Additional information is available for Master Thesis paper

Guidelines.

Note: Students may transfer credits from Certificate/Diploma

Program(s) with department approval.

An Introduction to Ethics in Robotics and AI (SpringerBriefs in Ethics)

Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2021 edition (August 11, 2020)

Publication date : August 11, 2020

Language : English

ISBN-13: 978-3030511098

Basics of Robotics: Theory and Components of Manipulators and Robots

Publisher : Springer; 1999th edition (August 9, 1999)

Language : English

Paperback : 580 pages

ISBN-10 : 9783211831502

ISBN-13 : 978-3211831502

Telemedicine Technologies: Information Technologies in Medicine and

Telehealth

Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (November 3, 2010)

Language : English

Hardcover : 282 pages

ISBN-10 : 047074569X

ISBN-13 : 978-0470745694

Emerging Technologies for Health and Medicine

Publisher : Wiley-Scrivener; 1st edition (October 16, 2018)

Language : English

Hardcover : 318 pages

ISBN-10 : 1119509815

ISBN-13 : 978-1119509813

Robotic Surgery: Smart Materials, Robotic Structures, and Artificial Muscles

Publisher : Jenny Stanford Publishing; 1st edition (November 18, 2014)

Language : English

Hardcover : 210 pages

ISBN-10 : 9814316237

ISBN-13 : 978-9814316231

Robotics and Medicine (Next-Generation Medical Technology)

Publisher : Referencepoint Press (January 1, 2018)

Language : English

Hardcover : 80 pages

ISBN-10 : 1682823296

ISBN-13 : 978-1682823293

Nanomedicine Design of Particles, Sensors, Motors, Implants, Robots, and

Devices (Engineering in Medicine & Biology)

Publisher : Artech House Publishers; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2009)

Language : English

Hardcover : 511 pages

ISBN-10 : 1596932791

ISBN-13 : 978-1596932791

Medical Devices: Surgical and Image-Guided Technologies

ASIN : B00A6GPK12

Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (November 9, 2012)

Publication date : November 9, 2012

Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare: Big Data for Improved Health

Outcomes

ASIN : B07NDTDTL3

Publisher : Apress; 1st ed. edition (February 4, 2019)

Publication date : February 4, 2019

Introduction to Machine Learning, fourth edition

ASIN : B0986PGDJR

Publisher : The MIT Press (March 24, 2020)

Publication date : March 24, 2020

Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control (Advanced Textbooks in Control and

Signal Processing)Publisher :

Springer; 1st ed. 2009 edition (November 20, 2008)

Language : English

Hardcover : 656 pages

ISBN-10 : 1846286417

ISBN-13 : 978-1846286414

Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (3rd Edition)

Publisher : Pearson; 3rd edition (August 6, 2004)

Language : English

Hardcover : 408 pages

ISBN-10 : 0201543613

ISBN-13 : 978-0201543612

Robotic Surgery: Current Applications and New Trends (Updates in Surgery)

ASIN : 8847057132

Publisher : Springer; 2015th edition (October 22, 2014)

Language : English

Hardcover : 257 pages

ISBN-10 : 9788847057135

ISBN-13 : 978-8847057135

Medical Robots Are the Future of Surgery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugOOuq256M&ab_channel=Motorward

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Accreditation 
Michael University Agreements:  Articulation Agreement between Michael University and 
Havana University, Cuba dated August 2006.  Articulation Agreement between Michael 
University and Higher Technical University “Jose Antonino Echevarria,” dated August 30
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2006. Articulation Agreement between Michael University and the Ministry of Higher Education, 
Cuba dated September 7
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