The Master's degree program in Medical Engineering gives you an opportunity to study at the Linz Institute of Technology (LIT) and at the JKU's Faculty of Medicine. It is a unique combination that enables you to:

• Deepen your expertise in medical devices and software development, materials science, nanotechnologies, and robotics at the JKU
• Engage in hands-on work at competence centers and actively take part in many collaboration projects with industry 
• Build your personal and professional network by collaborating with fellow engineers, physicians, and scientists

As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas:

Program details

If you wish to learn more about the subject areas and the program structure for Medical Engineering, we recommend looking at the curriculum.

The Master's degree program in Medical Engineering takes an in-depth look at medical engineering (development, manufacturing, and evaluating medical devices), such as:

• Medical Device Technology
• Diagnostic imaging
• Organ replacement (tissue engineering and prosthetics)
• Medical materials, including production and processing
• Medical informatics
• Biomechanics
• Medical electronics, metrology and microsystems technology
• Rehabilitation technology incl. prosthetics and orthotics
• Medical robotics

From a technological standpoint in medicine, you can also choose to specialize in human medicine or subject areas such as law, business, natural sciences, or molecular biology.

A Master's degree in Medical Engineering gives you an opportunity to apply scientific methods and independently solve challenges in the field of medical technology and related fields. You focus on:

• mechatronics, materials science, safety engineering, and human medicine based on fundamentals in mathematics, science, and engineering. In addition, you will acquire a base-knowledge understanding in law and economics relating to the medical technology sector.
• honing your skills to address real-world problems by applying a strong base-knowledge understanding as well as an understanding of related, efficient methods.
• independent academic and scientific work as well as learning skills to help you quickly and independently acquire an understanding of new material as needed. You focus on sustainability and the corresponding expertise, meaning an educational background and methods that have a long "half-life" in an effort to sustainably prepare for advanced studies and/or a professional career.
• teamwork, social and gender skills - you will learn how to work effectively as part of a team as well as how to work effectively with representatives in related and unrelated fields.
• critical and decision-making skills so that you can make, represent, and justify your decisions based on scientific methods.
• critical thinking & technology assessment: Based on scientific methods, you will learn how to assess the consequences of your own actions and other people's actions as well as the consequences of technologies, processes, etc. and how they impact people, society and the environment.

Graduates of the Master's degree program in Medical Engineering are highly sought after as experts in the field and in management as a

• Development Engineer for
  • Medical devices
  • Prostheses/implants
  • Imaging procedures such as MRI, x-rays, etc.
  • Diagnostic devices such as ECG, EEG, etc.
  • Treatment devices such as dialysis, extracorporeal circulation or artificial respiration and defibrillators
• Technical Experts for medical device certification
• Hospital Technician for, among other areas, monitoring and maintaining medical equipment; ensuring smooth operations in operating rooms/intensive care units, etc.
• Scientist/Researcher in the area of medical technology, prosthetics, and imaging
• Device or Software Developer for sports medicine and fitness technology

Your expertise and skills are also needed in the following industries:

•  The automotive industry (ergonomics, etc.)
•  The aerospace industry
•  Robotics
•  Industry 4.0 + Humans: Everything involving human-machine interaction and communication.

On average, graduates in this field are able to find a job approximately one month after completing the program. After 3 years on the job, their average monthly gross salary is € 4.189.

After completing your graduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:

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