- Degree
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
- Course location
- Weiden in der Oberpfalz
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- • Mandatory modules are taught 100% in English.
• Language classes (German and possibly other languages as well) are held in the respective language.
• In the sixth and seventh semesters, students may choose up to four elective courses from a catalogue of English-taught modules. However, students are free to select some modules from other study programmes that are held in German.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 7 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- Study and examination periods are typically from 1 October to 14 February (winter semester) and from 15 March to 31 July (summer semester).
- Application deadline
- Winter semester application period
For the winter semester starting 1 October, you can apply from 15 April until 15 July.
Summer semester application period
For the summer semester starting 15 March, you can apply from 1 November until 15 January.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The global healthcare industry is the industry of the future par excellence, internationally positioned and always on the lookout for qualified engineers to work in companies, medical institutions or public authorities. With us, you will learn everything you need to work interfacing between people and technology, medicine and technology. The international degree programme includes technical modules as well as interdisciplinary components. Our global healthcare degree programme will qualify you as a highly sought-after engineering talent in the life sciences industry.
The lectures have a strong practical focus and utilise interactive formats. The theory is supplemented by practical exercises in our laboratories and project work. You will have access to a teaching and research operating theatre, learn about large medical devices for imaging and radiotherapy in the x-ray & molecular imaging laboratory and can expand your anatomical knowledge in the medical training centre using ultrasound equipment. In the technical area, you will programme computers, learn how to work with robots and use various 3D printers. You will also have contact with industry and medical facilities through excursions, listen to guest lectures from experts in medicine and industry and do industry-related project work from the start of your studies with us.
The English-language Bachelor's degree programme in medical engineering is aimed at those interested in improving or maintaining people's health with the help of technical solutions and who enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams. The degree programme provides basic technical and medical knowledge and offers the opportunity to specialise in various fields.