Sustainable Healthcare Technologies
- Fulltime
Technology Meets Health – Sustainable and Digital
Sustainability, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence are profoundly transforming medical and health technologies. The sector is evolving rapidly and demands innovative solutions, such as:
- Intelligent systems that manage processes sustainably
- Interconnected digital product passports for sustainable lifecycle management
- Novel materials that conserve resources
- Modular concepts implementing the 9R strategies (Reuse, Remanufacture, etc.)
These developments present both significant challenges and exciting opportunities for engineers to actively shape a more sustainable healthcare system.
Our master’s programme is designed for STEM graduates and engineers seeking advanced specialisation and professional development.
What sets this programme apart:
It is inherently interdisciplinary, integrating diverse fields of study.
Students acquire expertise in two pivotal domains:
- Health technologies
- Sustainable innovations, including:
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The overarching objective is to develop products and processes that are both sustainable and future-proof through advanced technological approaches.
Career prospects:
This programme is unparalleled in Germany regarding its curriculum. It opens a wealth of opportunities for graduates of technical disciplines, including careers in:
- Research
- Product development
- Management
- Industry
Graduates will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable transformation of healthcare, combining technical proficiency with responsible, forward-thinking leadership.
Your study content
The Master's in Systems Engineering deepens the content of various engineering bachelor's programmes and offers specialisations in:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Vehicle electronics and electromobility
- Automation technology
- Medical technology
Through your own research and development work, reports, documentation and presentations as well as joint projects, you will be encouraged to carry out intensive independent scientific work, but also to work in project teams.Your English language skills (particularly in specialised areas) will be improved to such an extent that you will later be able to set the tone in international collaborations. You will also professionalise your presentation and negotiation skills.
Advantages of the Programme
- Instruction by experienced academics and practitioners
- Individualised supervision ensured by a favourable staff-to-student ratio
- State-of-the-art laboratories and contemporary learning facilities
- Strong emphasis on practical application grounded in rigorous scientific principles
- Innovative teaching methodologies that are both current and practice-oriented
- Collaborative development of sustainable technologies
Within this master’s programme, you will be trained to become an expert in the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous advancement of sustainable solutions within the field of health technologies.
The curriculum integrates:
- Engineering expertise
- Sustainable and responsible thinking
- Interdisciplinary content drawn from multiple academic disciplines
This interdisciplinary approach enables tailored specialisation according to your personal interests and professional ambitions, facilitated through elective modules.
Outstanding Career Prospects
Graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for the labour market. There is a growing demand for professionals who not only innovate products and processes but also embed sustainability at their core.
Moreover, the master’s qualification opens pathways to further academic advancement, including doctoral research.
What You Will Learn
The Master’s programme in Sustainable Health Technologies broadens the scope of medical and health technologies by imparting in-depth knowledge and competencies in the following areas:
- Sustainable health economics
- Sustainable medical engineering
- Smart technologies
Our pedagogical approach largely eschews traditional didactic lectures, favouring active student engagement to enhance focus and comprehension of the material.
Through independent research and development projects, reports, documentation, presentations, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we cultivate both your scientific autonomy and your ability to work effectively within project teams.
A partially bilingual curriculum further enhances your proficiency in technical English, thereby equipping you optimally for professional roles within an international context.
Application process
The application period for this programme opens on 1 May 2025 and closes on 15 September 2025. Applications must be submitted exclusively online via our application portal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our application support team.
Application Requirements
You are eligible to apply for this master’s programme if you have completed a STEM bachelor’s degree. At least 105 credits must be from courses in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or computer science.
Please note that the programme is primarily conducted in German. If your language skills do not meet an academic standard, you are expected to proactively undertake the necessary measures to improve your German proficiency. Please also take note of the additional information for international applicants. Should you have any questions, the International Office is available to assist you.
Further information regarding admission can be found in the master’s examination regulations, available for download (only in German).