This English‑taught Master's trains students in the interdisciplinary area where engineering meets medicine, with a particular emphasis on medical imaging. The joint offering by the two Lübeck institutions welcomes international students seeking to deepen their knowledge of biomedical engineering and its applications.
The curriculum prepares graduates for roles in research and development, academia, and industry by combining engineering methods with medical and biological problems. Biomedical engineering here draws on physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences to study biology, medicine, behaviour and health.
Students learn to advance core scientific concepts and to design and develop innovative materials, processes, implants, devices and informatics solutions aimed at disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as patient rehabilitation and overall health improvement. Since 2009, the two universities have also cooperated through a joint competence centre for medical technology (see https://hanse-innovation-campus.de/de/medizintechnik-tandem).
The MSc program runs over four semesters and begins in the winter semester. In the first semester students follow individually tailored course packages designed to establish a shared, interdisciplinary foundation. Those coming from electronics, information technology, mechanical engineering, physics, process engineering, materials technology or mechatronics take introductory modules in medicine and medical technology to build the medical background they need. Conversely, students who already hold degrees in medical technology take advanced technical modules to deepen their engineering expertise. In addition, free intensive German language courses at several levels are offered every semester to support international students’ integration and study success.
In the second semester the curriculum shifts toward specialised coursework and hands-on application. Core concepts acquired in semester one are expanded through subject-specific modules with a strong emphasis on project-based, team-oriented work—preparing students for collaborative development and problem solving in biomedical contexts.
The third semester is dedicated to a research internship of at least four months, during which students generate deliverables that include a scientific paper, a poster and an oral presentation; these results are showcased at the annual Lübeck Students' Conference. The fourth semester is focused on the Master’s thesis: students prepare and then spend roughly six months researching and writing their thesis to demonstrate independent, scientific competence in biomedical engineering.
Key modules and learning outcomes (requirements and expectations)
This master’s programme in Lübeck is aimed at candidates with a technical or science undergraduate degree. Eligibility centers on having a completed university or university of applied sciences qualification (for example, a Bachelor’s degree) in a closely related field. Applicants who already hold a Master’s degree in a comparable discipline may also be considered for admission.
Acceptable undergraduate subjects span engineering, electronics, information technology and the physical sciences — reflecting the programme’s interdisciplinary, technology-focused nature. You should be prepared to demonstrate that your prior degree is equivalent in scope and content to those listed below.
There is also an academic performance threshold: applicants must meet a minimum final grade on the German grading scale. Note that on the German scale lower numbers indicate better results; make sure your transcript clearly shows an equivalent grade if your qualification comes from another country.
Admission requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
1 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 August 2026
Graduates are prepared for careers in research and development, academia, and industry, particularly within medical device companies, healthcare technology firms, clinical research institutions, and biomedical startups. The programme’s emphasis on medical imaging, practical project work and a substantial research internship supports roles in R&D, product development, regulatory affairs, and clinical engineering.
Internships, university career-centre support and ties to regional industry increase employability and networking opportunities. Alumni can also pursue doctoral studies in biomedical engineering, medical physics, or related interdisciplinary fields.
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