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Information for prospective students

Contents of the study programme

Based on the prior knowledge of engineering and natural sciences obtained during the bachelor, the master programme offers in depth studies of medical systems engineering, in particular medical technology, medical informatics and medical physics. Among others, the students can specialize and gain broad knowledge in the following fields: medical imaging, neuroscience, medical interventions and deep learning. Please check the module descriptions for more detailed information.

Due to the close contact to the Magdeburg University Hospital, the students have the extraordinary chance to take part in surgeries and see the daily clinical work, recognize existing problems and develop solutions which support or help the physician and/or patients.

The study programme at a glance

Degree
 Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Workload
  • 4 Semester, including Master's Thesis
  • 120 Credit Points (CP)
Modalaties of study
  • Fulltime master degree programme (taught in English)
  • Research-oriented curriculum, with reference to applications
Course start
  • Summer semester
Modalities of application
  • Without admission restriction
  • Application at the OVGU for the next possible summer semester each year up to 15 March (for applicants with a German Bachelor's degree)
  • Application via uni-assist e.V. for the next possible summer semester each year up to 15 December (for applicants with an international Bachelor's degree, application start from 15 October)
Admission requirements
  • Bachelor or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computerscience, Medical Technology or comparable technical courses
  • First degree of at least 'good' (up to 2.5 in the German academic grading system)
  • A graduated degree should show :
    • at least 20 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of mathematics
    • at least 20 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of electrical and information technology/electronics
    • at least 15 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of physics/medical physics
    • at least 10 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of computer science/programming
  • Proof of English language proficiency (B2 level) according to the OVGU Language Proficiency Framework

 

For applicants who have earned their bachelor’s degree in India, Bangladesh, or Pakistan, proof of academic proficiency in the form of a “Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test” or a “Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)” with the specified minimum score or higher is mandatory in addition to the required admission criteria.

 

Graduates of an Indian Institute of Technology or the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bengaluru) do not need to provide proof of the GATE to apply. In this case, the transcript from the Indian Institute of Technology or the Indian Institute of Science must be submitted in place of the GATE/GRE document.

 
GRE/GATE Test Specifications


*) The GATE is considered proven if it is currently valid (valid for 2 years) and the reported Marks out of 100 is higher than the reported General Score of the Qualifying Marks.

 

QR: Quantitative Reasoning
AW: Advanced Writing

Country 

Proofs

Minimum Points

India

GRE (general) oder
GATE

GRE: QR 158; AW 3,5
GATE: see *

Bangladesh

GRE (general)

QR 158; AW 3,5

Pakistan

GRE (general)

QR 158; AW 3,5

Course structure:

The modularly structured course is divided into compulsory and selectable deepening modules. The compulsory modules, which take place mostly in the first semester, provide the basics in the different areas of medical technology. In the further semesters, the students then have the opportunity to choose from the various deepenings and to specialize in the corresponding fields.

You can choose from the following deepenings:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiation and Medical Physics
  • Magnetic Resonance Theory and Engineering
  • Mechanical- and Flow-Simulation in Medical Engineering
  • Medical Visualization and Interventions
  • AI in Image and Signal Processing
  • Physiological and Biological Systems and Modelling
  • Microsystems Engineering
  • Advanced Medical Electronics

There is also the opportunity for research-oriented students to follow the so-called 'Research Track'. Here, a research project for 15 credit points can already be performed from the second semester onwards. This can be done in the context of projects at universities, research institutions or in companies.
For such practical experience, the OVGU offers students a large cooperation network in the field of medical technology.

Further details regarding the exact structure and the course of studies can be found in the following documents:

You will also find frequently asked questions in our FAQ for prospective students.

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