Description EMMaH is a multidisciplinary professional master’s programme taught in English that examines medical technologies from the perspectives of biomedical engineering, healthcare practice and business. It responds to the fast-paced innovation cycles and growing workforce needs of the MedTech sector by preparing students to contribute to the development, regulation, optimisation and management of technical and organisational healthcare solutions.
Teaching combines rigorous theoretical analysis with real-world case studies carried out in collaboration with healthcare organisations, giving students practical experience and the ability to operate in international environments. Graduates receive a joint degree co-signed by the EU partner institutions; an additional TMU certificate is available depending on the student’s choice of master’s thesis. Applicants may also apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) scholarship to help finance their studies.
What this means for you The programme equips you with cross-disciplinary skills applicable to product development, regulatory affairs, quality and process improvement, and business functions within hospitals, MedTech companies and other health organisations—especially in international or collaborative settings.
Key facts / application notes
This four-semester, mobility-focused master’s is structured to give you a full-spectrum education spanning engineering, clinical application and healthcare business. Semester 1 (Hamburg, Germany) concentrates on the engineering and technology foundations. Key modules include Project Seminar in Engineering, Advanced Biosignal Processing, Modelling Medical Systems, Simulation and Virtual Reality in Medicine, and HTA/Regulatory Affairs. You will develop technical skills in signal and system modelling, medical simulation, and gain an early grounding in health-technology assessment and regulatory frameworks—all through project-based learning.
Semester 2 (Porto, Portugal) shifts to clinical application and hands-on patient-centered contexts. Core courses are Project Seminar in Health, Medical Imaging Technologies and Devices, Medical Measurement Techniques, Applied Clinical Imaging, Applied Clinical Signals, and Human–Technology Interaction in the Clinical Environment. The focus is on applying engineering know-how to real clinical scenarios: acquiring and interpreting clinical signals and images, designing usable devices for healthcare settings, and understanding clinician–technology interactions.
Semester 3 (Lille, France) covers the business and management side of medical technology. You will study Project Seminar in Healthcare Business, Principles of Marketing in the Healthcare Business, International Healthcare Marketing and Business, Marketing for Innovative Medical Technology, Legal and Regulatory Considerations in the Healthcare Industry, and Industrial Purchasing & Outsourcing in Healthcare. These modules prepare you to position medical innovations in markets, navigate legal/regulatory landscapes, and understand procurement and outsourcing strategies in the healthcare industry.
The fourth semester is devoted to an independent master’s thesis demonstrating research and development competence—ideally in an interdisciplinary setting. The thesis can be carried out in any country and there is an option to complete it at TMU in Taipei. Note that the programme is delivered in person only; there is no online study option.
Requirements / key facts
Admission overview The program’s official admission and selection criteria are published on the program’s "Admission and selection" webpage. That page contains the authoritative information on eligibility, required documentation, application steps, deadlines and the selection procedure — please consult it before you apply.
Read the admission and selection information thoroughly and follow the instructions there. If anything is unclear or your situation is exceptional (e.g., non-standard degree, questions about recognition, or visa/funding concerns), contact the program’s admissions office well before the deadline.
Key application requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
31 December 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 December 2026
Graduates are prepared for roles across the MedTech value chain, including product development and engineering, regulatory affairs and HTA, clinical implementation of medical technologies, and business roles such as marketing, purchasing and business development within healthcare organisations or MedTech companies. The programme’s mix of technical, clinical and business training also equips alumni for positions in consulting, innovation management, and startups focused on medical devices and health technologies.
The international structure and partnerships make this degree suitable for students seeking careers in multinational companies, research and development units, regulatory bodies, hospitals adopting new technologies, or entrepreneurial ventures in health technology.
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