Everything at a glance

Degree level: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Standard period of study: 7 Semester (210 ECTS )

Type Of Study: Full-time, Part-time, Dual

Study location: Weiden

Start Of Study: Winter- and summer semester (1. and higher semester)

Course Language: German

The specializations are tailored to medical technology 4.0 and the job market 4.0. You will benefit from first-class career opportunities! Because demographic change and the increase in chronic diseases suggest that medical engineers are in high demand today and tomorrow.

Degree: B.Eng.

Duration: 3,5 years

Start of studies: winter (October 1) and summer (March 15)

Application period: May 1 through July 15 for the winter term, November 20 through January 15 for the summer term

Entrance requirements

General entrance qualification for admission to a university or technical college or a subject-related university entrance qualification. Admission is also possible via professional university access. Students have to serve a pre-study internship of at least six weeks in a relevant professional field prior to their studies or by the end of the second semester at the latest.

German B2 (language of instruction: German)

Contents and Structure

Basic studies are for all students the same. 

  • Anatomy
  • Technological mechanics
  • Materials for medical technology
  • Mathematics
  • Electrical Engineering

After the practical semester (5th semester), you’ll need to decide in which field of specialisation you want to go.

  • Digital medical technology
    • Usability Engineering
    • Systems and signal theory in medical technology
  • Medical physics
    • Therapeutic systems
    • Medical development
  • Service & Application
    • Radiology and nuclear medicine
    • Service and maintenance management
  • Medical Product Development and Regulatory Affairs
    • Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management
    • Medical Product Development

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

Instead of poring over dry theory in a lecture hall, at the OTH Amberg-Weiden you will gain invaluable practical experience, learn how to design a medical technology product using modern digital development methods, and even print out your design in the 3D printing lab. 

You will apply manufacturing processes for medical technology in a clean room and also have the opportunity to gain further qualification with a radiation protection course. Excursions will take you to a wide variety of areas in medical technology, from industrial production to hospital applications.

The list could go on, but these examples alone make it clear: if you study Medical Engineering at OTH Amberg-Weiden, you will not only learn the theory, but above all gain sought-after practical skills, making you a skilled specialist in the constantly growing medical industry!

OTH Amberg-Weiden stands out above all for its

  • Practice-oriented training,
  • Modern laboratory equipment and
  • Various areas of specialization