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Medical Engineering

Medical Engineering, branch of study Health and Medical Data Analytics – At a glance

The Master’s study track HMDA (M.Sc. in Health and Medical Data Analytics) aims to provide an innovative programme with a profound education in HMDA and hands-on entrepreneurship training. Both will be addressed from an innovative, user-centered perspective, enabling students to identify market demands and respond to them by using top-notch technical skills. Furthermore, students receive a state-of-the-art education in innovation and entrepreneurship tailored to healthcare, allowing them to identify opportunities and execute a project from the business perspective (value proposition canvas, stakeholder management, business plan, etc.).

Subject group Engineering
Degree Master of Science
Regular duration 4 semesters
Programme start Winter semester, summer semester
Location Erlangen
Tuition fees No
Teaching language English

More information: Degree programme website “Medical Engineering, branch of study Health and Medical Data Analytics”

Medical Engineering, branch of study Medical Imaging and Data Processing – At a glance

The programme is a technical and research-driven Master’s degree programme with a specialized focus on medical needs. Students are familiarized with systematic and instrumental methods and acquire professional and methodological skills. Thanks to the interdisciplinary content, graduates are highly qualified for a career in medical image and data processing. Methods for developing software systems in medical engineering are taught, ranging from basic algorithms for image improvement, image reconstruction, and image registration to computer-aided diagnostic support and hospital information systems.

Subject group Engineering
Degree Master of Science
Regular duration 4 semesters
Programme start Winter semester, summer semester
Location Erlangen
Tuition fees No
Teaching language English

More information: Degree programme website “Medical Engineering, branch of study Medical Imaging and Data Processing”

Medical Engineering, branch of study Medical Robotics – At a glance

The branch of study “Medical Robotics” is a research-driven Master’s specialization which consolidates students’ knowledge in computer science, artificial intelligence and electrical engineering and qualifies them for the development and improvement for robotic systems in the health sector. Students acquire in-depth skills in basic robotics (mechatronic systems, control fundamentals, user interfaces, machine learning) as well as in biomechanics, movement analysis and design of intelligent prostheses and exoskeletons, thus enabling them to develop robotic solutions for medical interventions and care.

Subject group Engineering
Degree Master of Science
Regular duration 4 semesters
Programme start Winter semester, summer semester
Location Erlangen
Tuition fees No
Teaching language English

More information: Degree programme website “Medical Engineering, branch of study Medical Robotics”




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