Medical Engineering
Medical Engineering (M.Sc.)
Study and research with the best – welcome to the Master’s degree program Medical Engineering in Germany’s Medical Valley!
Our in-depth engineering education enables you to develop software- and hardware-based solutions to support medical experts and patients. Our professors work on the healthcare technologies of the future, the companies of the Medical Valley implement them – become part of our medtech community!
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Duration of studies in semester
- 4
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- > 600
- Subject group
- Engineering sciences
- Special ways to study
- International degree program, Part-time degree program
- Teaching language
- German or English
- Admission Requirements
- Qualification assessment
What is the degree program about?
As a graduate of the master’s degree in Medical Engineering, you will master scientific methods and the latest knowledge in engineering, and be able to apply both to solve problems in medicine. Building on the intensive basics in mathematics, algorithms and technology from the bachelor’s degree, the master’s degree achieves scientific depth while being highly comprehensive. Our program offers you an interdisciplinary education, combining profound engineering skills and basic medical knowledge, thus preparing you for demanding research at the highest scientific level.
By specializing in a field of study based on computer science or electrical engineering, you obtain universal employability beyond the sector of medical technology.
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Within your chosen field of study (Medical Image and Data Processing, Health & Medical Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship or Medical Robotics), you will acquire specialist knowledge for the development of technologies that are used in clinics, medical practices and patients’ everyday life. You will be able to develop analyses and implementation strategies using scientific methods, assess them critically, evaluate them under social, ethical and economic aspects and present them adequately:
Medical image and data processing
In this field of study, you will be taught in-depth specialist and methodological skills about software systems in medical technology. These range from algorithms for image enhancement, image reconstruction and image registration to computer-aided diagnostic methods and hospital information systems. This specialization is taught partly in German and partly in English. It is possible to complete it entirely in English by choosing only English-taught courses.
Health & Medical Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship
This field of study combines the technical content of medical image and data processing (see above) with additional topics from the field of economics and innovation management. The goal is to train tech-savvy graduates who also have the know-how to set up a medical technology start-up. The specialization is taught in English.
Medical Robotics
This field of study consists of content from automation technology and computer science/artificial intelligence and trains engineers for the development of medical robotics applications. The variety of use contexts ranges from surgical robots to intelligent hand and leg prostheses to technical support in rehabilitation and care. The course is offered in English.
In the course of your studies, you will acquire knowledge of medical processes and anatomical-physiological relationships directly in the clinical environment. Thanks to your broad technical know-how, you are able to classify new topics and master the complexity arising from the interdisciplinary context. You will also acquire the ability to independently familiarize yourself with special areas, to develop problem-solving skills and to take responsibility for projects.
During the practical projects of the degree program, you put your knowledge into practice and at the same time train your ability to cooperate in interdisciplinary teams of technicians and doctors. The master’s thesis enables you to participate in the cutting-edge medical technology research of our scientists. Research enthusiasts have the opportunity to do a doctorate afterwards.
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- Medical Image and Data Processing (English, subject focus: Computer Science) – can be studied completely English, additional German-taught courses available
- Health & Medical Data Analytics and Entrepreneurship (English, subject focus: Computer Science and Innovation Management) – is taught completely in English
- Medical Robotics (English, subject focus: Electrical Engineerin, Computer Science /AI) – is taught completely in English
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- A related (technical) bachelor’s degree with a strong focus on mathematics, computer science and electrical engineering
- GPA of 2.5 or better (according to the German system, in which 1,0 is the best grade and 4,0 is the worst passing grade)
- In-depth programming knowledge in Java and/or C/C++
- Autonomy in organizing your studies and willingness to work independently
- Interest in interdisciplinary topics
- Ability to work with team members from different backgrounds
- Interest in scientific research
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Due to our location in the “Medical Valley” of the Erlangen-Nuremberg metropolitan region, our students benefit from an optimal network right from the start. Part-time jobs at medical technology companies or a thesis with the medical specialists of our university hospital are within “bicycle proximity” for you. Medical technology is one of our main research areas at FAU and you can feel this in the lecture hall or seminar room when current topics from our lecturers’ research work are brought to the classroom. As the most innovative university in Germany, we are at the forefront when it comes to shaping the healthcare technology of the future – and you can make your contribution!
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A successfully completed degree as a medical technology engineer opens up interesting job opportunities for you, including in
– research institutes and universities
– the (medical) technical industry
– hospitals and other healthcare facilities
e.g. in the areas:
- research and development
- production
- distribution
- technical service
- operation of medial devices
- training and couseling
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In our Medical Engineering degree program, social life is considered an integral part of your academic experience. Our student representatives take good care of their fellow students and regularly organize parties, trips to the Medica trade fair and various informational events. This is how we ensure that you are not alone in your studies, but part of our community right from the start.
Stays abroad are particularly popular among our Medical Engineering students. Due to exchange cooperations with the departments involved in the program (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Chemical and Bioengineering), our students can carry out an exchange semester in almost all European and many non-European countries. Please note that Non-EU students need to apply for the respective visa for their stay.
Final theses can be carried out in collaboration with our partners (Fraunhofer Institut, Siemens Healthineers, adidas etc.) if agreed upon with the supervising professor.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- Qualification assessment
- Application deadline winter semester
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31.05.
- Application deadline summer semester
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15.01.
- Content-related admission requirements
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As a prospective student for the master’s degree program, you apply for our Qualification Determination Procedure (QFV) via our online portal Campo. During the two-stage assessment procedure, our admission board examines whether you have a first academic degree that is subject-related and meets the requirements for the overall grade (2,5 or better according to the German grading system, in which 1,0 is the best grade and 4,0 is the worst passing grade).
The QFV is a two-stage process:
The first stage involves a review of your submitted documents:
Bachelor’s degrees which are (potentially) suitable for application (list is not complete):
- Medical Technology/(Bio)Medical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computational Engineering
- Electrical Engineering-Electronics-Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Industrial Engineering
In the second stage, suitable applicants are invited to a digital admission test (60 minutes). In this web-based exam, we test your knowledge of mathematics and algorithms (25%) and your skills the chosen field of study (75%).
All suitable applicants who are qualified for the master’s degree program in Medical Engineering will be admitted (no limited number of available places).
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
- General language skills
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For the English-taught fields of study, an official English certificate on B2 level is required from non-native speakers:
- Internet Based TOEFL Score min. 80
- Paper Based TOEFL Score min. 547
- Computer Based TOEFL Score min. 210
- IELTS Score min. 5.5
- Cambridge Certificate First Certificate in English (FCE)
- Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage
- UNIcert II
- Details and notes
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Please consult our study program website (section “Prospective Students”) to inform yourself about the start dates of our application periods and potential changes.
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.