Master in MedTech - Functional Imaging, Conventional & Ion Radiotherapy

What you study

This Master's programme sits where medicine meets technology. You work on functional imaging, image processing, and the planning of conventional and ion radiotherapy, always with an eye on how these are used in a medical setting. The curriculum is set out in four semesters of 30 ECTS each. In the first semester you take Applied Mathematics, IT Fundamentals, Biochemistry, Radiation Biology, Radiation and Nuclear Physics, Radiopharmacy, Advanced Radiotherapy Technology and Devices, Functional Imaging Technology and Devices 1, plus Electronic Media Communication and Self Management. The second semester adds Medical Statistics, Physiology and Pathology for Functional Imaging, Medical IT 1, Biosignal Processing, Treatment Planning Techniques for Advanced Radiotherapy, Dosimetry 1, Radiation Protection Basics, Functional Imaging Technology and Devices 2, Applied Functional Imaging, Image Processing Algorithms and Visualization 1, and Accelerator Technology. In the third semester you cover Leadership and Knowledge Management, Project Management, Medical IT 2, Fundamentals of Health Economics, Scientific Methodology, Molecular Imaging, Image Processing Algorithms and Visualization 2, Positioning and Verification, Dosimetry 2, Hands-on Ion Radiotherapy Planning, Indications for Ion Radiotherapy, and Treatment Planning Techniques for Ion Radiotherapy. The fourth semester is the Master Tutorial and Master Thesis, 30 ECTS in total.

How the programme is organised

It runs over four semesters (120 ECTS) and is taught in English. The mode of study is extra-occupational, with distance learning. Online courses usually take place in the evening and are recorded so you can access them at any time. That said, on-site presence is mandatory for exams, workshops and hands-on experience, usually twice per semester, and there is a mandatory workshop week in August. The programme has 30 study places. There is no mandatory work placement or internship. The campus is Campus 1 Wiener Neustadt.

Who it suits

It is for people with a technical and/or medical background. Entry requires a completed technical Bachelor, Master, Diploma or PhD from an accredited university, or a degree in Health Sciences or equivalent in nuclear medicine, radiological diagnostics or radiation therapy. The programme is built for people who want to combine medicine and technology, and the extra-occupational format is aimed at those in work. The university notes that with support from family or employer, for example reduced working hours, the workload is compatible with work and family.

Admission, language and next steps

Applications are made online through the institution, and proof of eligibility such as a bachelor's degree certificate can be submitted later. The application process includes an interview. The teaching language is English. As a university of applied sciences, the institution sets its own fees. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay a tuition fee per semester, and third-country nationals pay a different rate plus a one-off deposit, with the ÖH fee added each semester. Check the programme page for the exact amounts and the application period. Attendance times are announced with enough lead time for visa applications, but the university does not arrange visas or cover travel costs for the mandatory attendance parts. The next step is to check the MedTech Portal for applicants and contact the programme team with any questions.

MedTech bridges the gap between medicine and technology. It combines medical, technical and physical aspects of functional imaging, image processing, conventional- and ion-therapy planning with its applications in a medical environment.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.