Medical Systems Engineering (MSE)

With the interdisciplinary Master's degree in Medical Systems Engineering, the Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) offers a combination of different engineering disciplines with a constant focus on the application of knowledge from these disciplines in the field of medicine. The engineering fundamentals gained from a technical Bachelor's degree will be expanded accordingly in the Master's degree. Based on this prior knowledge of engineering and natural sciences, the Master's programme offers in-depth studies of medical systems engineering, in particular medical technology, medical informatics, and medical physics. In addition, the various consolidations during the studies offer students the possibility to apply the acquired knowledge to real medical questions. The students can specialise and gain broad knowledge in the following fields: medical imaging, neuroscience, medical interventions, and deep learning. Due to close contact with the Magdeburg University Hospital, the students have the extraordinary chance to take part in surgeries and see the daily clinical work, recognise existing problems, and develop solutions that support or help the physician and/or patients. The modularly structured course is divided into compulsory and selectable specialisation 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 focus modules and to specialise in the corresponding fields. You can choose from the following specialisations: Medical Imaging Radiation and Medical Physics Magnetic Resonance (MR) Theory and Engineering Mechanical- and Flow-Simulation in Medical Engineering Medical Visualisations & Interventions AI in Image and Signal Processing Physiological and Biological Systems & Modelling Microsystems Engineering Orthopedic Engineering Advanced Medical Electronics There is also the opportunity for research-oriented students to follow the so-called "Research Track". In this track, a 15-credit point research project can already be undertaken from the second semester onwards. This can be done in the context of projects at universities, at research institutions, or in companies. For this practical experience, the OVGU offers students a large cooperative network in the field of medical technology.