Medical Microtechnology (Master of Science) Technische Hochschule Lübeck

The Technische Hochschule Lübeck, the Universität zu Lübeck and the University of Southern Denmark welcome students from all over the world, who wish to deepen their knowledge in Medical Microtechnology.

The joint international Master's programme in Lübeck, Germany, and Sønderborg, Denmark, is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in research and development, academia, or industry. The goal of the programme is to educate students in the interdisciplinary fields of engineering and medicine.

Medical Microtechnology integrates physical, chemical, mathematical, and computational sciences as well as engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behaviour, and health. It addresses the area of miniaturisation in the field of minimally invasive surgery and implants for drug delivery. The integration of sensors and actuators leads to new options for diagnosis and therapy.

This programme is divided into four semesters, beginning in the winter semester.

In the first semester, students with degrees in electronics, information technology, mechanical engineering, physics, process engineering, materials technology, or mechatronics will be enrolled in introductory courses in medicine, natural sciences, and medical technology in order to gain the necessary knowledge in these fields.

Free intensive German courses of different levels are provided for international students each semester.

During the second semester, students enrol in a variety of specialised courses at the University of Southern Denmark. The common basics developed in the first semester will be expanded to include practical applications. This coursework will focus mainly on project-oriented teamwork. Therefore, an Erasmus Scholarship is usually awarded.

In the third semester, students will complete a research internship of at least four months. The results will be presented at the annual Lübeck Students' Conference.

Finally, in the fourth semester, students will prepare and start writing a Master's thesis over the duration of six months.

Universität zu Lübeck (www.uni-luebeck.de)
University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg (www.sdu.dk)

One internship of four to six months has to be completed after the second semester. Programme advisers will assist students in finding an appropriate internship in Germany or abroad.

Academic supervision will be offered.

Financial support will be possible.

Applicants must have a university or university of applied sciences degree (e.g. Bachelor’s degree) in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, Physical Technology, Material Sciences, Computer Sciences, or the equivalent.

Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a German diploma ("Diplom") with a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading system).

About 350 EUR per semester (This includes free public transport in the whole of Germany.)

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month

Due to the intensive nature of the programme, students will probably not have too much time for part-time jobs. However, there are opportunities to work on campus or in companies as a student worker. We will offer as much support as possible regarding this issue.

"Deutschlandstipendium" (www.th-luebeck.de)

The Career Centre supports students with their job applications and offers regular workshops.

Company addresses and contacts will be provided.

Intensive alumni network

Accommodation in the dormitories is available through the Schleswig-Holstein Student Services Office or on the private market.

Rent for a single room in a student residence is approximately 250 EUR per month. More information concerning accommodation in Lübeck can be found at www.mmt-master.de.

In Denmark, rooms in dorms can be rented.