Overview This English-taught, research-focused Master’s programme prepares students to use engineering and technology to advance human health. Biomedical engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field that spans early detection, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation. The discipline is widely recognised as a key driver of 21st-century technology and sits within one of the strongest medical-technology markets worldwide. Studying in Germany gives graduates access to a global leader in medical technology and strong medium- to long-term career prospects in industry, clinics and research.
Programme focus The course develops a robust foundation in engineering science combined with advanced methodological skills, up-to-date knowledge of biomedical challenges, and practical laboratory or project experience. It emphasises research training and independent scientific work, equipping graduates for technical roles in industry and hospitals, for positions in research institutions, and for continuation to doctoral studies.
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This research-led Master’s curriculum combines core biomedical engineering topics with advanced, project-based work to prepare you for both academic and industry careers. The program begins with foundational modules such as signal processing for biomedical applications, microwave sensing in medicine, control engineering, and medical image processing. Building on this base, students choose in-depth electives and pursue individual study to tailor their technical profile. Hands-on components include a research project or internship and a group project, culminating in an independent master’s thesis.
The course emphasizes practical and transferable skills alongside technical depth. You will develop competencies in processing and interpreting biomedical signals and images, applying microwave sensing technologies for clinical scenarios, and designing control systems for biomedical devices. Research skills, soft skills and language training are integrated to strengthen scientific communication, teamwork, and project management—key outcomes for working in international, interdisciplinary environments. There is also an option to obtain a double degree through a joint programme with TU Ilmenau and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
Key learning outcomes include the ability to design and evaluate biomedical measurement and sensing systems, apply advanced signal- and image-processing methods, develop control strategies for biomedical applications, carry out independent research, and communicate results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Program components / requirements (core elements)
You must hold a completed Bachelor’s degree of at least six semesters (minimum 180 CP) in Biomedical Engineering or a very closely related discipline. The programme is research-oriented, so your undergraduate degree should provide a solid technical foundation in engineering or adjacent fields relevant to biomedical applications.
Applicants whose degrees are not exactly Biomedical Engineering should demonstrate coverage of key subject areas that prepare you for this MSc. Coursework or practical experience in medical fundamentals, modelling methods used in biomedical engineering, and biosignal processing is especially desirable. If your background differs, consider contacting the admissions office with your transcript to confirm eligibility.
Further information: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/study/before-the-study/range-of-courses/master/biomedical-engineering-by-research-m-sc
Winter Semester (International)
15 May 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 November 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 September 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 March 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles in the medical‑technology sector, clinical engineering departments, hospitals, and research institutions. The programme’s emphasis on measurement and sensor technology, imaging and data processing, and stimulation and modelling equips alumni for roles in product development, validation, regulatory affairs and clinical application of medical devices.
Because of its strong research orientation and thesis component, the degree also provides a clear pathway to PhD programmes and academic careers for students who wish to continue in research.
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