Medical Technology

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

MEDICAL ENGINEERING – BRING TECHNOLOGY CLOSER TO THE PUBLIC!

Medicine without technology? Unthinkable! From hearing aids to pacemakers, from MRI scanners to hybrid operating theatres, from hygiene to laboratory analyses - the expertise, experience and innovative strength of medical engineering are everywhere. That's what makes the Medical Engineering degree programme so exciting and varied! Because you acquire broad, interdisciplinary knowledge. Your degree programme includes scientific, precision engineering, electrical engineering and medical subjects.

With demographic change and more and more chronic illnesses, medical engineering is becoming increasingly important! The content of the degree programme is therefore tailored to current requirements and future technologies. This will make you a sought-after specialist after graduation!

Career Opportunities

Many career paths are open to you after you graduate: You can work

in hospitals
in the medical industry or
research institutions.

There you will develop and design medical products, design and maintain devices, work in sales, consulting, quality assurance and much more. Or you can gain further qualifications and complete your Master's degree which you can also complete here!

MASTER MEDIcal Engineering

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

STRUCTURE & DOCUMENTS

In the technical part of the degree programme, you will learn the basics such as mathematics or CAD, as well as advanced topics such as data science, automation or robotics. The management part of the programme focuses on business management skills in the industrial sector, such as business process management or marketing and sales. On the one hand, you will acquire interdisciplinary language skills, but also deal with overarching disciplines such as logistics or software development.

In the final stage of your studies, you can choose your own modules from a wide-ranging catalogue and thus determine your own specialisations.

Documents “MEDICAL ENGINEERING”

APPLY NOW!

Do you want to study Medical Engineering at OTH Amberg-Weiden? Then apply for the coming semester!

All information on application deadlines and admission requirements can be obtained from the Study and Career Service. They will also answer any other questions you may have about studying at OTH Amberg-Weiden - in person, by phone, email or chat.

More detailed information on application and enrollment

Practical relevance

You will not only gain valuable practical insights at the university, but also with practice partners. For example, during an excursion to a clinic or a student research project together with a medical device manufacturer. Or during your practical semester. This is compulsory on every Bachelor's degree programme at OTH Amberg-Weiden. Here you gain your first professional experience, can apply your knowledge in practice and make important contacts with potential future employers.

Cooperation Partners

STUDY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONALLY

Studying is the ideal time to gain experience for your professional career, but also for your personal development. That's why OTH Amberg-Weiden supports you in gaining international skills. For example, you can study abroad for a semester at one of our numerous partner universities or complete your internship semester in an international or foreign company. The International Office team will help you to find and organise the best opportunities.

A semester abroad is not enough for you? With us, you can also study medical engineering in English with an international focus.

Bachelor “Medical Engineering”

WIGCares Programme

What is WIGCares?

WIGCares is a one-stop student support programme in the faculty of Industrial Engineering and Healthcare and aims to support all Year One students through counseling, guidance, preparatory courses, on boarding and mentoring. A fixed team of experienced students from all Bachelor programmes assist first and second semester students (and those interested in studying in a programme at the WIG faculty) with activities and support programmes like Rent-A-Student, Study-Buddies, informational events, study groups, intercultural activities and mentoring.

We aim to make the challenging transition from your country to our country and the jump from secondary school to university easier.

Sound interesting?! Join our team!