Courses are held in English and participants write their Master's theses in English.
For a start in winter semester: 1 April to 31 May
For a start in summer semester: 1 September to 30 November
The main focus of this interdisciplinary study programme is the application of new research-driven natural and engineering principles and findings in both medicine and life sciences in order to develop new methods for prevention, diagnosis and therapy. It is intended to make a valuable contribution to the societal development as the changing demographic figures shape the overall health system.
The areas of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at TUM are focused on the improvement and development of novel imaging modalities for microscopy and biomedical imaging as well as on the development of biosensor technology for lab-on-a-chip technology. Other examples include the application of artificial intelligence for the analysis of medical data, the improvement of therapeutic methods, and the development of tracers or methods to support radiotherapy as well as various biomedical applications of biomechanics and biophysics to the broad field of biomedical engineering.
The courses in the Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Master's programme teach the basics and the skills required to successfully carry out research or industrial projects across the interdisciplinary boundaries between natural sciences, engineering and medicine. In addition to the necessary background knowledge and practical know-how, the self and social skills required in the academic or industrial environment of biomedical engineering should also be promoted. This profile is intended to enable graduates to be deployed in a wide range of industrial and service industries. Typical fields of application for the graduates of this Master's programme are in experimental research activities, in the planning and documentation of research projects and in adjacent fields of activity of the biotech and medical technology industry, for example, in patenting, development, project planning or in public institutions.
The research area of the Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Master's programme at TUM covers almost all aspects of this modern and highly interdisciplinary field of research with numerous internationally networked working groups from physics, computer science, engineering, life sciences and medicine. The research ranges from the development of novel X-ray imaging and the improvement of magnetic resonance imaging to the development of efficient biosensors. Throughout Germany, TUM is uniquely positioned in the field of biomedical engineering.
The Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Master's programme is designed for a two-year period in which students will experience research related training at the interface between natural sciences, engineering and medicine, and gain early insight into current research at the highest international level.
Students can specialise in the following areas:
This areas are a reflection of our research expertise.
The first year of this interdisciplinary Master's programme focuses mainly on assisting lectures and lab courses, while the second year focuses on the research within the framework of the Master's thesis.
During the study phase, the students select and assist the lectures from the catalogue of compulsory and elective subjects. The elective subjects cover selected topics from the research area of biomedical engineering. Students are introduced to the current research, reflecting in a unique way the broad research activity of the Physics Department and the Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE). The scientifically-oriented lab course and the general-education subject, which bridges the gap to the neighbouring scientific areas, round off the profile of this Master's programme.
During the research phase, the students will directly encounter current research topics in medical physics. After an initial familiarisation, the students will independently work on their Master's theses. An intensive support during the whole research phase will be ensured, and the students will profit from the excellent research environment and the national and international research networks.
Students can apply for participation in one of our exchange programmes (e.g., ERASMUS, TUMexchange). Please be aware of the strict deadlines! For more information, please carefully read the information at https://www.nat.tum.de/en/nat/studies/abroad/. If interested, please contact the academic adviser for internationalisation as soon as you have been granted admission.
The semester fees, which consist of the basic student union fee and the fees for the basic semester ticket, must be transferred in time for each semester in which you wish to begin or continue your studies.
This fees currently amount to 147 EUR.
Naturally, the cost of living in Munich depends on your needs and your lifestyle. Compared to other German cities, however, living in Munich is relatively expensive. As a rule, you can expect to spend 1,000 EUR a month. Most of this will be for rent.
Average costs per person:
Rent for shared living or studio apartment (including utilities): at least 550 EUR
Food: at least 200 EUR
Local public transit: 60 EUR to 100 EUR
Health insurance: 50 EUR to 120 EUR
Phone/Internet/radio and TV fees: 45 EUR
If you are moving to Munich with your family, the costs will increase accordingly. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment ranges from 800 to 1,200 EUR a month. A cheaper alternative to the private rental market is living in a student dormitory at the Munich Student Union. However, rooms in student dormitories are very popular and there are usually long waiting lists.
There is only a limited number of funding opportunities available: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships/.
An important admission requirement is to have a minimum of six semesters of a qualified Bachelor's degree obtained at a German or a foreign university, or at least an equivalent degree in an engineering or natural science-oriented degree programme. In regards to the qualification of the university degree, the admissions commission will decide on the acceptance based on acquired competencies.
In order to figure out whether your Bachelor's studies are sufficient for admission to our Master's programme, please find relevant information about the application and the prerequisites on our website: https://www.nat.tum.de/en/nat/studies/msc/bemp/apply/. You need to have taken courses equivalent to the core modules at TUM listed on our website.
International students are required to complete the curricular analysis form.
One ECTS accounts for 30 hours of work within and outside the classroom; a conversion will depend on how credits are defined in your university.
For your convenience, in order to avoid misunderstandings given the different structures of study programmes around the world, it is required that you attach the description of the contents of the courses you have taken at your university to your application.
Proof of sufficient English language skills must be submitted before the end of the application period.
Although knowledge of the German language is not relevant for your admission, the Bavarian State Government requires all international students to acquire at least a basic level of German during their studies. Therefore, applicants not providing proof of German language skills can only be granted admission on condition that they complete one module providing integrative knowledge of the German language within the first two semesters of their studies.
For a start in winter semester: 1 April to 31 May
For a start in summer semester: 1 September to 30 November
On the Application Info Portal, you will find all important information about the application and admissions.
In order to apply at TUM, you need to open a TUMonline account: https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/webnav.ini. Our application wizard will guide you step by step through the online application procedure.
A limited number of student work positions (earning around 400 EUR per month) are available. Please contact the research groups directly to find out about these opportunities as these positions are not managed centrally.
All the information and contacts you will need on the subject of fees and financial aid is summarised here: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid.
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