Studiengang Biomedical Engineering/ Medizintechnik (Master) In which career fields will I work? Biomedical Technology belongs to the leading growth sectors in a national and global perspective. Key technologies like medical imaging, or minimally invasive surgery are still at the beginning of its market development. Globalization of markets and a strong customer orientation, which are typical for the field of biomedical engineers, ensures very good employment perspectives. Avivities of biomedical engineers are: • Product management • Research and development • Maintenance and repair • Marketing and sales • Quality management • Training and education • Safety advisor • Hospital planning Our graduates use engineering know-how to evaluate and solve problems in medicine, and therefore providing an improvement of health care. They work with other health care professionals including physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians. The degree "Master of Science" qualifies for positions in research and development and delivers skills required for scientific work up to postgraduate programs (e.g. PhD, Promotion). What is the content of the degree programme? The program offers advanced knowledge in the field of medical technology with a focus on electrical engineering and information technology. In addition, the ECTS which have been acquired in the preceding study makes a difference. Students who enter the master program with 210 ECTS will have to study a core curriculum of five different "modules": Applied Mathematics, Applied Medical Technologies, Medical Data Systems and Advanced Biosignal Processing, Management of Medical Technologies and a Biomedical Project. The modules/courses can be chosen from the postgraduate teaching provision of our university or of other national or international universities (after approval of the individual combination of modules/courses by the examination board). The mediation of subject-matter content (technical qualification) throughout the study program is accompanied by training of soft skills. The study closes with master thesis (to be written in six month) in which the student shall demonstrate achieved competence in research and development preferably in interdisciplinary settings. What is particular to the degree programme? Teaching and assessments are predominantly in English language, but German is spoken in all laboratories and is the predominant language at the University. Therefore, knowledge in German language is needed. Are there special requirements for foreign students applicants? Foreign applicants should clarify admission requirements, courses of studies, and acceptance of foreign reports and certificates well in advance of coming to Germany, i.e. as early as one year before the degree program starts. Information can be found online: www.haw-hamburg.de/english and www.haw-hamburg.de/international. Can I study abroad? Students planning to spend a semester or other academic training abroad find useful information on the website of the International Office: www.haw-hamburg.de/international How do I apply? Zentrale Studienberatung 13.11.2014 | Seite 1 Studiengang Biomedical Engineering/ Medizintechnik (Master) Applications for all Master programs are made online. The online process is only activated during the application period. It is not possible to apply outside of the application periods. You can find more information under www.haw-hamburg.de/masterstudium or send an email to [email protected] When can I apply? What are the entry requirements? The degree program admits students for the winter- and the summersemester. Application periods: 1st June - 15th July and 1st December - 15th January. 1. First degree as Bachelor (in related disciplines) qualifying for a professional career or a comparable course of studies of at least three years or a Diploma of a university. 2. Knowledge of English language proven by accepted certificates, i. e. TOEFL-test (at least 550 points paper test or 220 points computer test or 83 points internet-based), IELTS (minimum Band 6) or comparable tests or certificates about good performance in foreign countries. 3. Knowledge of German: A2 / Goethe Certificate (for non-German) 4. Applicants holding a first academic degree (bachelor, diploma etc.) from non-EU-countries: Graduate Record Examination (GRE); further information at www.gre.org. 5. Curriculum vitae. 6. Statement of motivation. 7. Letter of recommendation from a university professor (optional) Important note for applicants with 180 CPs (ECTS) for courses which require 210 CPs (ECTS) from the first degree: Applicants who possess 180 credit points (ECTS) from their bachelor degree must acquire a further 30 credit points. Applicants can find out from the department concerned which examinations and tuition must be completed. They will then be temporarily admitted and enrolled for one term in order to complete the missing 30 credit points. After the end of the first semester, the department will inform the student administration centre and the examination office which of the students who had been provisionally admitted gained the missing 30 credit points and which did not. Important for applicants who have not done 20 weeks of industrial internship during or after their first degree studies: These applicants can be temporarily admitted and enrolled under the requirement of catching-up missing weeks of practice within the master program. This will probably prolong the total time of study. Details will be defined by the department. Is there a restricted number of places? Yes, further information is available on our homepage www.haw-hamburg.de/bewerbung . When do lectures start? Lectures start as follows: Summersemester 2015: March 16th 2015, Wintersemester 2015/16: September 21th 2015. Further information is available on our homepage www.haw-hamburg.de/studieren How long is the degree programme? 3 semesters Do I have to pay fees? All students have to pay a semester contribution of 308,50 EUR . This includes 75,- EUR for the service of the Students' Organisation Hamburg (Studentenwerk Hamburg), 18,50 EUR for the work done by the self-governing Student Zentrale Studienberatung 13.11.2014 | Seite 2 Studiengang Biomedical Engineering/ Medizintechnik (Master) Administration (AStA), 4,50 EUR for the Semsterticket-Härtefond and 160,50 EUR for the semester ticket allowing unlimited travel on Hamburg's public transport system. It also includes an administrative fee of 50,- EUR. Besides of the semester contribution there are no further tuition fees. Do I need to complete a pre-study placement? No, there is no need for any practical experience in advance for the Master's degree. All important requirements for your application can be found at point 9 "What are the entry requirements for this degree programme?" Which degree qualification will I be awarded? Master of Science (M.Sc.) Who can help me with questions regarding Application and Admission HAW Master Admissions Office Stiftstrasse 6 20099 Hamburg (Campus Berliner Tor) Tel.: + 49.40.25 41 47 40 [email protected] Open office hours:www.haw-hamburg.de/studium/master-studieren/kontakt.html ... specific questions about the contents of degree programme Prof. Dr. Jürgen Stettin Ulmenliet 20, Room N 5.09 21033 Hamburg, Germany Tel.: + 49.40.428 75-6291 (consulting hours only) [email protected] ... general questions about degree programmes General Student Advisory Team Stiftstraße 69 D-20099 Hamburg (Campus Berliner Tor) Tel.: + 49.40.428 75-9110 [email protected] Office hours: Mon - Wed 11am - 1pm, Thur 2pm - 6pm Telephone advisory service: Mon - Wed 10am - 11am, Thur 1pm - 2pm ... questions about studying being handicapped/suffering from a chronic desease Disabilities Representative Meike Butenob Alexanderstraße 1, 20099 Hamburg, Room 4.10 Tel. +49.40.428 75-7220 [email protected] Counselling hours www.haw-hamburg.de/inklusion Additional information ...you find on our website www.haw-hamburg.de/ls Location Fakultät Life Sciences Department Medizintechnik Ulmenliet 20, 21033 Hamburg Zentrale Studienberatung 13.11.2014 | Seite 3 Studiengang Biomedical Engineering/ Medizintechnik (Master) Curriculum Biomedical Engineering Modules in the first and second year Module Subject CP SPW Applied Mathematics Numerical Mathematics 5 4 Data Acquisition and Processing Data Acquisition and Processing 5 4 Microsystems 2 1,5 Robotics 2 1,5 Robotics Seminar 2 1,5 Therapy Technologies 1 2 1,5 Therapy Technologies 2 1 1 Therapy Technologies 3 2 1,5 Medical Data Systems 4 3 Biosignal Processing 6 4 Signal Processing in imaging modalities 2 2 Market Perspectives 2 1 Assessment Methodology 3 2 Module Seminar 2 2 Scientific Project 12 8 Research Seminar 3 2 Master Thesis 30 24 Microsystems and Robotics Therapy Technologies Medical Data Systems Advanced Biosignal Processing Management of Medical Technologies Biomedical Project Master Thesis Abbreviations CP: Credit Points SPW: semester periods per week Zentrale Studienberatung 13.11.2014 | Seite 4