Medizintechnik
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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The B.Sc. degree programme Medizintechnik at HAW Hamburg teaches how technological solutions for medical applications are developed by combining natural sciences, engineering and information technology with medical knowledge.
The programme also focuses on the physical, biological and technical foundations, medical questions, and how to design, test, and support devices and systems in practical use, while addressing ethical, legal, and economic aspects of health technologies.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Mathematik, Physik, Elektrotechnik und Informatik build the technical and scientific foundation.
- Biologie und medizinisches Basiswissen introduces medical context for engineering topics.
- Chemie, Mechanik und Statistik supports quantitative methods for later technical modules.
- You begin applying engineering fundamentals to medical-relevant problem statements.
- You deepen system analysis and application skills with advanced engineering and technical subjects.
- Medizinrecht and Betriebswirtschaft und Management cover legal and business aspects of medical technologies.
- Technikkommunikation und Projektarbeit develops professional communication and project work skills.
- In the third study year you choose a Schwerpunkt: Medizinische Mess- und Gerätetechnik, Biomechanik, or Medizinische Datensysteme.
- An integrated Praxissemester allows you to apply your knowledge in a company or a medical institution.
- The programme ends in the seventh semester with the Bachelorarbeit.
- You consolidate your engineering and medical technology knowledge through your final written thesis.
Curriculum
Bachelorstudiengang Medizintechnik/Biomedical Engineering at HAW Hamburg with total 210 ECTS credits (German curriculum). Credits shown per module based on the official Modulhandbuch table.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules (Pflichtbereich) in Semester 1 | Mathematik A | 7 | 30 |
| Mathematik 1 | 6 | |||
| Informatik 1 | 2 | |||
| Physik 1 | 4 | |||
| Grundlagen Chemie | 5 | |||
| Zell- und Mikrobiologie | 4 | |||
| Hygiene | 2 | |||
| Kommunikation & Präsentation | 2 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules (Pflichtbereich) in Semester 2 | Mathematik B | 4 | 30 |
| Mathematik 2 | 4 | |||
| Informatik 2 | 2 | |||
| Physik 2 | 4 | |||
| Hygiene Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Projektmanagement | 2 | |||
| Technische Mechanik 1 | 4 | |||
| Statistik 1 | 2 | |||
| Ing. wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 1 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core modules (Pflichtbereich) in Semester 3 | Mathematik 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Informatik 3 | 2 | |||
| Informatik 3 Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Physik Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Thermodynamik und Strömungslehre | 3 | |||
| Strömungslehre 1 | 2 | |||
| Humanbiologie 1 | 4 | |||
| Elektronik 1 | 4 | |||
| Elektronik 1 Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Signalverarb. und Systemtheorie 1 | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core modules (Pflichtbereich) in Semester 4 | Humanbiologie 2 | 4 | 30 |
| Elektronik 2 | 5 | |||
| Elektronik 2 Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Mathematik 4 | 3 | |||
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 2 | |||
| Kostenrechnung | 2 | |||
| Marketing und Vertrieb | 2 | |||
| Messtechnik 1, 2, 4 | 5 | |||
| Signalverarb. und Systemtheorie Prakt. | 2 | |||
| Semester 5 | Advanced core modules and profile focus (Pflichtbereich + Wahlpflicht-Modul 1) | Messtechnik Praktikum | 2 | 30 |
| Regelungstechnik | 5 | |||
| Regelungstechnik Prakt. | 2 | |||
| Medizinische Softwaretechnik | 3 | |||
| Medizinische Softwaretechnik Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Recht im Gesundheitswesen | 2 | |||
| Qualitätsmanagement | 2 | |||
| Med. Mess -u .Gerätetechnik | 5 | |||
| Wahlpflicht-Modul 1 | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Praxissemester and thesis preparation elements (Pflichtbereich) | Praxissemester | 22 | 30 |
| Kolloquium Praxissemester | 2 | |||
| Bildgebende Verf. in der Med. | 6 | |||
| Semester 7 | Return to campus, Wahlpflicht-Modul 2, and thesis work (Pflichtbereich) | Med. Mess- u. Gerätetechnik Prakt. | 2 | 30 |
| Humanbiologie Praktikum | 2 | |||
| Wahlpflicht-Modul 2 | 5 | |||
| Praxissemester completion / remaining required study components | 21 | |||
| Semester 8 | Bachelorarbeit | Bachelorarbeit | 30 | 30 |
| Total | All modules including Wahlpflicht-modules, Praxissemester, and Bachelorarbeit | 210 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You learn to develop, apply, and optimise medical devices and systems, helping you move into engineering roles in medical technology companies and healthcare organisations.
- You build practical competence for quality management, training, device management in clinics, and work focused on safety and maintenance for medical products.
- Your coursework connects technical fundamentals with ethical, legal, and economic aspects, preparing you for product and technology-related responsibility in regulated environments.
- With an integrated Praxissemester, you gain experience directly in a company or medical institution, strengthening your transition from university to industry and clinical practice.
- You are prepared for interdisciplinary work with medical professionals, technicians, and other stakeholders, which is essential in hospitals, research institutions, and public agencies.
- You can pursue roles across development, applied support, consulting, and hospital planning and equipment, depending on your chosen Schwerpunkt.
Employability rate
For graduates of Medizintechnik (B.Sc.) in Germany, an employability rate of about 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12% is a reasonable benchmark given steady demand for qualified professionals in healthcare technology and related industry segments.
Overall, this points to a stable outlook with reliable opportunities in industry, clinical environments, and health-technology-related roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | If you did not obtain your university entrance qualification in Germany, you must submit an academic qualification that is equivalent to the German university entrance qualification (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife) for international applicants. |
| Bachelor's degree | This Bachelor’s programme is not a Master’s degree; international applicants apply with a school-leaving qualification that gives access to higher education in Germany. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | Conditional | If your prior studies include relevant fundamentals for electrical engineering and electronics content, this can support your admission and progression; exact recognition depends on your submitted documents. |
Language requirements
For admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme in Medizintechnik at HAW Hamburg, international applicants need proof of sufficient German language skills. If your higher education entrance qualification was not obtained at a German-speaking institution, you must submit a German language certificate with your application.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee (semester contribution) | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution for winter semester 2026/27 is 397,00 EUR, including semester ticket and an administrative fee. |
| Administrative fee (within semester contribution) | EUR 50 / per semester | Administrative fee is 50,00 EUR and is charged as a flat-rate for services provided by the university administration outside subject-related supervision. |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to prove financial resources for their student visa/residence permit process. One common option is a blocked account (Sperrkonto), where the required amount depends on the purpose of your stay.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto): the blocked account must have sufficient credit to cover the costs of daily life in Germany; the exact amount depends on the purpose of your stay.
- Alternative financial proof is possible if you can document other recognised sources of funding for your study stay in Germany.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | June 01, 2026 | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online during the published Bachelor application window
Submit your application exclusively online during the official Bachelor application period. For international applicants, the application window is published separately for winter and summer semesters. Make sure your application form is complete and includes all required documents by the deadline. You will upload the documents in the application portal and do not need to send papers by post.
Prepare and upload your language proof (German) and educational documents
Submit a German language certificate as required for international applicants before commencing your studies. In addition, upload your university entrance qualification documents (and the required transcripts/certificates) as part of a complete application. Check the specific language proof expectations for the Medizintechnik programme on the relevant HAW Hamburg information pages for international applicants.
Track your application status in the portal
After submission, monitor the status in your myHAW application account to see if anything is missing or if your application is ruled out due to incomplete documentation. You will also receive email notifications when the status changes. If documents are requested after submission, follow the deadlines stated in the portal and provide the documents promptly.