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M.Sc. Medical Systems Engineering

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg Magdeburg

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  • Summer intake
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  • English
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  • 15 Dec
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About the programme

Medical Systems Engineering at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a four-semester Master of Science taught in English, starting in the summer semester. Building on your engineering and science background, it offers in-depth study of medical systems engineering, especially medical technology, medical informatics and medical physics. You can specialise and gain broad knowledge in fields such as medical imaging, neuroscience, medical interventions and deep learning. Thanks to close contact with Magdeburg University Hospital, you can take part in surgeries, see daily clinical work, recognise existing problems and develop solutions that support physicians and patients. It suits graduates in medical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, physics, mathematics or a related technical field who want to work on technology for medicine.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Medicine & Health(Life Sciences & Medicine)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Medical Systems Engineering at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language (IELTS >= 6.5, TOEFLS >= 80).

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Bachelor's degree, a university degree, or a comparable degree from a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education, a Magister or a degree course in medical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, physics, mathematics engineering or in a technically related direction

1. A completed degree must have:

  • at least 20 CP (ECTS) in mathematics
  • at least 15 CP (ECTS) in physics / medical physics
  • at least 20 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of electrical engineering and information technology / electronics
  • at least 10 CP (ECTS) in computer science / programming
  • at least 10 CP (ECTS) in the field of medicine / biology..

Not more than 30CP should be missing from the CP listed above. Otherwise an admission is associated with additional study requirements (e.g. in math, physics, computer science or electrical engineering) which have to be fulfilled within the first two semesters of the master course.

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Entry requirements The applicant has a bachelor's degree, a university degree, or a comparable degree from a state or state-recognized university of cooperative education, a Magister or a degree course in medical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, computer science, physics, mathematics engineering or in a technically related direction.

First degree of at least 'good' (up to 2.5 in the German academic grading system)

A completed degree must have:

- at least 20 CP (ECTS) in mathematics

- at least 15 CP (ECTS) in physics / medical physics

- at least 20 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of electrical engineering and information technology / electronics

- at least 10 CP (ECTS) in computer science / programming

- at least 5 CP (according to ECTS) in the field of anatomy/physiology.

Not more than 30CP should be missing from the CP listed above. Otherwise an admission is associated with additional study requirements (e.g. in math, physics, computer science or electrical engineering) which have to be fulfilled within the first two semesters of the master course.

Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the English language (IELTS >= 6.5, TOEFLS >= 90).

For further information, please read the study and examination regulations (check links at the end of this site).

For further information, please read the study and examination regulations (check links at the end of this site).

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Medical Systems Engineering

Programme-specific documents

1. Application form

2. Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4. Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6. Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9. CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

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How to apply

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Selection process

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

71%

5 accepted out of 7 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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