First-semester students generally begin their studies in the winter semester.
With the approval of the Examination Board, enrollment is also possible for the summer semester. However, this may extend the duration of study beyond the standard period of study.
It is also possible to apply for admission to a higher semester, provided that sufficient eligible credits have been earned and the requested semester classification corresponds to the semester for which admission is granted.
Further information on the application process can be found on the Student Services website.
For applications for the winter semester, the following periods generally apply:
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Application via the TU application portal:
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Application via uni-assist:
approximately from the beginning of April until 15 July
Which application procedure applies to you and which deadlines are currently binding can be found on the Student Services website.
Information on the application procedure
Current application and admission deadlines
Different contact points are responsible for different types of enquiries. The following overview will help you find the appropriate contact.
Central Student Advisory Service
For general questions about choosing a degree program, orientation before starting your studies, or if you are still unsure which degree program is right for you.
Academic Advisory Service
For subject-specific and individual questions about the degree program, the course of study, module selection or your personal study planning.
Examination Board
For matters requiring a formal decision, for example applications, recognition of academic achievements or special cases relating to examination regulations.
Dean of Studies
For overarching matters concerning teaching and the quality of the degree program, particularly if an issue cannot be resolved through the usual contact points.
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Overview
The Master's degree program in Biomedical Engineering is aimed at graduates of the Bachelor's degree program of the same name at Chemnitz University of Technology as well as prospective students from related degree programs such as Electrical Engineering and Applied Computer Science.
The development of innovative, energy-efficient and forward-looking medical devices requires broad knowledge in the fields of electrical engineering and electronics, microsystems and sensor technology, as well as measurement data analysis and visualization. In addition, fundamental medical knowledge of the potential applications of modern medical products and medical devices is essential.
The particular focus of the Master's degree program in Biomedical Engineering on combining aspects of microtechnology and sensor technology, computer science and measurement data analysis, as well as medicine, addresses the new requirements placed on biomedical engineers today in order to develop innovative and forward-looking devices for medicine. The degree program focuses on innovative and forward-looking topics such as AAL, telemedicine, intelligent microimplants, measurement data analysis and image processing.
The combination of electrical engineering and computer science with a foundation in medicine and the application of medical devices tailored to these fields is a unique feature of the Master's degree program in Biomedical Engineering at Chemnitz University of Technology.
Career Opportunities
Medical technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in Germany. This development is driven both by demographic change and by the rapid advances in medical technology and medicine. As in many other engineering fields, there is also a discrepancy in medical technology between the number of students and graduates and the demand from industry.
For graduates of the Master's degree program in Biomedical Engineering, this means excellent career prospects. The possible fields of work are extremely diverse and include:
- research, development and design of innovative medical devices,
- marketing, product management and sales of medical devices,
- development and support of software systems in healthcare and medicine,
- medical device consulting and quality management in companies, hospitals, certification bodies and testing institutes,
- maintenance and repair of medical devices in clinical environments.
Graduates of this degree program can find employment in companies in the medical technology sector, research institutions and hospitals, as well as in quality assurance, risk analysis and consulting.
Program Structure
Module Areas
| 1st semester |
Foundation Modules
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| 2nd to 3rd semester |
Specialization Modules
In the second semester, students choose one of the two specializations: Medizingerätetechnik und medizinische Mikrosysteme (Medical Device Engineering and Medical Microsystems)
Bildverarbeitung und Telemedizin (Image Processing and Telemedicine)
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| 2nd to 3rd semester |
Complementary Modules
Students select additional modules corresponding to their chosen specialization. Representative options include: Medizingerätetechnik und medizinische Mikrosysteme (Medical Device Engineering and Medical Microsystems)
Bildverarbeitung und Telemedizin (Image Processing and Telemedicine)
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| 4th semester |
Master's Thesis Module
The master's thesis topic should be related to one of the two specializations. The master's thesis may be completed at an industrial company or as part of a stay abroad. No courses are held in the fourth semester. |
Note: The study and examination regulations applicable to the respective enrollment cohort are authoritative for all binding requirements.
Admission Requirements
| Academic requirement: |
Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Chemnitz University of Technology or a degree that is equivalent in terms of content (equivalence will be assessed by the Examination Board on a case-by-case basis). |
| German language proficiency: |
The degree program is taught in German. For direct admission, proof of sufficient German language proficiency recognized by Chemnitz University of Technology is required.
As a guideline, German language proficiency at
CEFR
level C1 should be used as the reference level.
A general B2 certificate is not sufficient for direct admission
to a German-taught degree program.
CEFR stands for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It describes language proficiency on six levels from A1 to C2. For admission, the required language level alone is not sufficient. The specific proof of language proficiency must also be recognized by Chemnitz University of Technology. The complete and current overview can be found on the Student Services information page under “Language skills”. |