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MSc Biomedical Engineering at Ilmenau University of Technology

Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany

Programme overview

Consecutive research-oriented programme that builds on a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering or other engineering degrees and qualifies for careers in the medical technology industry, clinics or authorities. It trains graduates with solid engineering knowledge, methodological competence and understanding of current medical questions, and prepares for a later doctorate. A double master with the University of Technology of Malaysia (UTM) is possible.

Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science and Automation  |  Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years), 90 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; double master with Malaysia possible  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October) and summer semester (1 April)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Biosignal processing, biomedical engineering (for example imaging systems and biomedical measurement methods), medical informatics, an elective area, scientific working, a non-technical minor and the master's thesis.

Career pathways

Fields include the medical technology industry (development, quality management, consulting and training), clinics and practices (technology management, radiology, safety engineering), medical and biological research, and authorities and expert organisations such as radiation protection.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Numerus clausus: none (NC-free). Related Bachelor's degree required. Application windows: winter semester 16 April to 15 September and summer semester 16 October to 15 March with German certificates; winter 16 January to 15 September and summer 1 August to 15 March with EU/EEA certificates; winter 16 January to 15 May and summer 1 August to 15 November with non-EU certificates.

Intake: Winter semester (1 October) and summer semester (1 April)

Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years), 90 credit points

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