Course Regulations & Requirements

1. Attendance is mandatory for all of classes, whether conducted both on-site or online.

2. Organization of classes:

a) Classes in Biophysics are conducted in the form of lectures, seminars, and laboratory classes.

b) The course begins with a cycle of four seminars, held in seminar groups according to the schedule available on the website of the Department of Medical Biophysics.

c) Biophysics lectures (10 hours) are conducted online according to the schedule available on the website of the Department of Medical Biophysics.

d) Biophysics laboratory classes are divided into three thematic modules, with three experiments in each module (nine experiments in total). Labs take place in the Department of Medical Biophysics building at the Medical University of Białystok (UMB). A detailed schedule of classes is available on the Department website.

3. Students must wear a clean lab coat and change into indoor footwear before entering the laboratory room.

4. Unexcused absences from classes are not permitted.

5. Absences from classes are excused on the basis of a medical certificate, dean’s leave, or a written statement confirming an unforeseen event. The justification must be submitted to the teacher within 7 days from the end of the circumstances causing the absence. Missed classes must be made up. The time and method of making up classes are agreed individually with the teacher.

6. Arriving more than 15 minutes late to class counts as an unexcused absence.

7. Laboratory classes, seminars, and lectures are concluded with colloquium tests. Students may take the colloquium test only if they have passed all laboratory exercises and attended all lectures and seminars, or made up any absences.

a) To pass a laboratory class, students must demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the assigned material, correctly perform the experiment individually or as a team, analyse the results, and present them together with conclusions in a report in the “Biophysics Laboratory Handbook”. Passing the exercise is confirmed by the instructor’s signature in the appropriate place in the table for that exercise.

b) Any failed laboratory class must be retaken before the laboratory colloquium.

c) Lab Bonus Points: Up to 1 bonus point per lab (max. 9 points total) can be awarded for active participation and above-average knowledge.

d) Lecture Bonus Points: Students can earn up to 2 extra points by creating a short film promoting the application of physics in medicine. Details concerning the topic and format are provided by the lecturer.

e) All bonus points earned during laboratory classes and lectures are added directly to the final exam score.

f) The laboratory colloquium test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions (4 options per question: ABCD), with 10 questions covering each modules. Each correct answer earns 1 point. A minimum of 18 points is required to pass the laboratory colloquium test. Students who fail may retake the test twice in the same format. If the score after two retakes remains below 18 points, the student is not admitted to the final exam.

g) The lecture colloquium test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions covering lecture material. Each correct answer earns 1 point. A minimum of 12 points is required to pass the lecture colloquium test. Students who fail may retake  the test twice the same format. If the score after two retakes remains below 12 points, the student is not admitted to the final exam.

8. Passing both the laboratory colloquium and the lecture colloquium tests is a condition for admission to the final exam.

9. An unexcused absence from a colloquium test results in 0 points for that assessment.

10. Absences from a colloquium test are excused on the basis of a medical certificate, dean’s leave, or a written statement confirming an unforeseen event. The justification must be submitted to the head of the Department within 7 days from the end of the circumstances causing the absence.

11. The course concludes with a final exam. The primary exam date and both retake sessions consist of a written test containing both multiple-choice questions and open questions ( short answer and calculation-based).

12. The final grade depends on points obtained in the exam score, as follows:

13. Students are entitled to two exam retakes. Retake exams are conducted in the same format as the primary exam.

14. Failing to appear for an exam or retake without a valid excuse results in a failing grade (2/fail).

15. The rules for excusing exam absences are governed in the University Study Regulations.

16. Exam dates (the primary date and two retake sessions) are scheduled by the Department in consultation with the student representative. One supplementary exam date may be arranged for students with valid, excused absences from any previous sessions. This supplementary exam will take place in March (no later than 31 March). No additional exam dates other than those established in accordance with this rule will be set.

17. Colloquium test and exam results are published within 14 days of the assessment date. Results will be made available via a file posted on the Blackboard course platform.

18. Students may review their graded written exams at a time agreed between the Department of Medical Biophysics and the year representative, in the presence of the head of the Department or an authorized representative.

19. Using or possessing unauthorized aids during a test or exam will result in immediate termination of the assessment, an automatic score of 0 points (failing grade), and forfeiture of any retake opportunities. Detailed disciplinary procedures are outlined in the University Study Regulations and the Rector’s Ordinance.

20. For matters not covered by these Regulations, the general  Rules and Regulations for First-Cycle, Second-Cycle, and Long-Cycle Master’s Degree Studies at MUB shall apply.