English and German
The lecturer may choose the language of instruction in consultation with the students.
The degree programme is a research Master's degree, offering students the opportunity to delve deeply into a topic of their choice, which they select in collaboration with professors and institutes. In addition to the internships accompanying the lectures, 50% of this degree programme consists of practical laboratory work, known as the research phases. The other teaching modules are individually tailored to suit the chosen research topic. Since the research phases of each semester are cumulative, students engage intensively with a topic over a much longer duration than typical. Consequently, the result at the end of the programme surpasses that of "normal" Master's theses, and graduates leave the university as experts requiring minimal further training in their respective future fields of work. This research Master's programme is therefore also particularly useful as preparation for a scientific career in medical technology. The faculty's strong research orientation offers excellent opportunities and well-equipped laboratories for exciting challenges in medical technology research.
In general, the application deadline starts around the beginning of November of every year for the programme beginning the following March, and around mid-June of every year for the programme beginning the following September. We recommend regularly checking our site for updates before March/September of each year.
See https://www.fh-aachen.de/studium/studiengaenge/medizintechnik/medical-engineering-msc/bewerbung for current application deadlines. We only accept online applications!
Students acquire a wide-ranging, integrated knowledge and understanding of the scientific and technical fundamentals of their field of study. They have at their disposal a critical understanding of the basic theories, principles and methods dealt with during their studies, and are in a position to broaden this knowledge independently.
Moreover, students gain the ability to collect and interpret data and use it to infer scientifically based judgements, as well as to implement appropriate solutions that take into account social, scientific, and ethical issues, and to construct continuous learning processes independently. They learn how to formulate and defend opinions and solutions with reference to their specific field, to exchange information, ideas, problems and solutions with experts and laymen, and to work responsibly in modern professional life.
Our modern, well-equipped labs play a major role in ensuring that students are later able to apply their knowledge to their chosen careers. Advanced students plan projects together, work towards a common goal and then present their results in a written report as well as to the class.
Our instruction methods include problem-based approaches and integrated team work. By taking modules in business and management, research planning and scientific writing, students obtain skills necessary for their future success.
In general, the programme includes a research-oriented part that allows students to continuously develop their specialist expertise over three semesters and concludes with the Master's thesis in the fourth semester. In the first three semesters, courses are offered that encompass and significantly expand upon the theoretical foundations of the Bachelor's programme. The ratio of research-oriented work and lectures is 1:1. In this way, the development of scientific topics is made possible, methodological competence can be expanded, and specialised knowledge from current scientific issues can be conveyed. The programme usually concludes with the Master's thesis and the colloquium in the fourth semester.
The following subjects are offered (This is an exemplary list. Not all subjects have to be offered; additions are possible):
Advanced basic modules
Advanced method modules
Specialised modules
For more information, see https://www.fh-aachen.de/studium/studiengaenge/medizintechnik/medical-engineering-msc.
Usually more than half of the course of study is lab work.
Approx. 310 EUR each semester.
In general, living costs, health insurance, room and board generally total 950 EUR per month. International students who have been admitted may be required to submit proof to the German Embassy that they have 11,300 EUR on a blocked account in order to get a visa to study in Germany.
BSc, BSc (Hons), BEng, BTech, Dipl-Ing, Dipl-Ing FH, or equivalent in related fields with high academic standing
Possibilities to prove English language proficiency:
Possibilities to prove German language proficiency:
In general, the application deadline starts around the beginning of November of every year for the programme beginning the following March, and around mid-June of every year for the programme beginning the following September. We recommend regularly checking our site for updates before March/September of each year.
See https://www.fh-aachen.de/studium/studiengaenge/medizintechnik/medical-engineering-msc/bewerbung for current application deadlines. We only accept online applications!
https://www.fh-aachen.de/studium/studiengaenge/medizintechnik/medical-engineering-msc/bewerbung
Applicants should not count on financing their stay in Jülich or Aachen by working part-time during their studies. However, some students are successful in finding part-time jobs either at the university itself or elsewhere.
International students can place their names on a waiting list for the student dormitories after they have arrived in Jülich and have enrolled.
Some students live in student dormitories. Other students generally live in shared apartments in which each student has his or her own room. Living areas, bathrooms and cooking facilities are shared. Furnished rooms start at about 275 EUR per month plus about 75 EUR per month for electricity, water and heating. Most rooms require the first month's rent and a security deposit of one to three months' rent in advance before you can move into the room. If the room is in good condition when you move out, your security deposit will be returned.
In general, the Student Service Center (SSC) can help:
https://www.fh-aachen.de/fh-aachen/hochschulstruktur/zv/dez-2/ii2-studierendensekretariat (please scroll a bit).
More specific help for international students can be found on the website for our Office for International Affairs:
https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/fh-aachen/university-structure/central-administration/division-ii-student-and-academic-affairs/machine-translated-ii4-akademisches-auslandsamt/translate-to-englisch-international-affairs
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