Master's program "Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics" (M.Sc.)

This research-oriented interdisciplinary Master's program focuses on the application of new findings in the physical and engineering sciences in order to develop new methods for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses.

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at TUM / MIBE

Research focus areas in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at TUM and MIBE relevant to the degree program include the (further) development of new methods of microscopy and biomedical imaging as well as the development of biosensor technologies. Other areas include the application of artificial intelligence in the analysis of medical data, improvement of therapeutic methods such as radiation therapy, as well as numerous other applications, for example in prosthetics.

At MIBE these research activities are consolidated in an interdisciplinary network and with a central building, which also contains a large number of laboratories.

You'll find an overview of various research areas in Bioengineering here.
 

Objectives and career perspectives of the Master’s program

The Master’s program conveys scientific fundamentals at the interface between natural sciences, engineering and medicine while providing students with insights into current international research. Research orientation and interdisciplinary character are central aspects of the degree program. Students are thus prepared to combine the approaches of the various disciplines and to find a common language with researchers from the various academic disciplines, a prerequisite to the development of modern methods for Biomedical Engineering. In addition to subject-specific qualifications, the program also develops and promotes the students' self-competence and social competence.

A wide range of career opportunities in industry and research are then open to graduates. Typical areas of application include among others experimental research, planning and documentation of research projects as well as activities in related biotech and medical technology industry fields (for example in patent systems, development, project planning or at public authorities).

Organization and curriculum

The Master's program "Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics" is conducted at TUM’s Physics Department. The program is run in close collaboration with MIBE in order to accommodate the highly interdisciplinary and research-oriented focus of the degree program. The program lasts two years; the teaching language is English (Information on proof of language skills).

In addition to two basic modules in the area of Biomedical Physics, students can choose their focus areas for the entire Master's program as early as in the first semester (focus area Biomedical Imaging or focus area Biosensor Technologies). The subject-specific lectures and exercises of the study phase (first and second semester) are supplemented by general education subjects (for example English Writing for Physics) and an advanced practical physics training. The practical physics training does not consist of individual experiments, but is rather a comprehensive attempt to convey an impression of typical research projects.

The third and fourth semesters constitute the research phase of the degree program, entailing a Master's seminar, Master's practical training and the Master's thesis. The Master's thesis can be written under the supervision of not only members of the Physics Department, but of any member of MIBE.  

Additional information on the curriculum on the webpage of the Physics department
 

Research Phase / Master's Thesis

You can find topics for a Master's Thesis on the website "Research Phase and Master's Thesis in the M.Sc. BEMP" on the Physics department webpages in the section "finding a topic". 
 

 

Application process and admission requirements

The Master’s program is intended for applicants with a Bachelor's degree (at least six semesters) from a German or foreign university or with an equivalent or more advanced degree in engineering or natural sciences. The application process is conducted centrally through TUM’s Admissions Office on an online basis.

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