BScSoftware engineering

Study location	Austria, Linz
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	German
Awards	BSc

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Secondary school leaving certificate or general university entrance qualification Study Preparatory Programme of FH OÖ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Attention: if given preliminary admission, international applicants MUST provide legalised documents translated to German or English for the following documents: - High school Degree - Transcript of Records for High school Degree Legalisation confirms the authenticity of documents, signatures and authorities that issued the document. Three scenarios are possible depending on the issuing country: - no legalisation is required, - legalisation in the form of the Apostille - full diplomatic legalisation To see if and what legalisation you would need for your diploma, please refer to this Legalization of Foreign Documents in Higher Education document

Language requirements	German B2 level for German

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Motivation letter must be in German CV photo Interview Note that an interview is a part of the admission procedure. Interview can be conducted over the Internet. Potential entrance test A general test to assess your potential for university study. Please read more about it here Please also attach the following documents: - Birth certificate and its certified translation into German. - Copy of university entrance qualification certificate (Reife- und Diplomprüfungszeugnis, university entrance qualification test certificate, university entrance qualification course certificate, vocational maturity certificate, etc.) -Copy of the last two available annual certificates of the highest education -Copy of certificates or other evidence of special (professional) qualifications (if applicable) Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please be aware that the visa process can take up to 3 months, therefore you should send your application as early as possible! For more details on the visa application please visit the following webpage: www.oead.at

More information	fh-ooe.at/..elor/medical-device-technology

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The scientifically based professional training in the course imparts specialist knowledge in medical device technology and rehabilitation technology, including prosthetics. These are supplemented by medical basics, knowledge of medical device approval and standards as well as health economics.

You get to know the language and problems of medicine, acquire the specialist knowledge to solve specific technical problems and can implement them in projects and products.

Professional skills
Medical basics and medical terminology for medical technicians
STEM basics
Software development
Electrical engineering and electronics
Mechanics and Biomechanics
Materials science
Modeling and simulation
Measurement and Control Technology
Functional principles of medical technology
Sensor technology, imaging processes and diagnostic systems
Assistive robotics, surgical and therapeutic systems
Prosthetics and rehabilitation technology
Medical information systems
Project management
Social skills
Medical device law, approval and standards
This knowledge qualifies for professional profiles in medical technology in national and international use.

Practice
Exercises
Practical work in technical laboratories
Project with specific content from professional practice or a research area
Internship (at least 14 weeks)
Scientifically sound bachelor thesis with content relevant to the professional field

Examples of medical devices
General medical devices and in vitro diagnostics
Imaging methods (ultrasound, CT, MRT, PET, high-resolution microscopy, etc.)
Electromedical devices such as EKG, EEG, EMG and smart devices
Assistive robotics, surgical and therapeutic systems
Medical information systems
Miniaturized technical aids such as pacemakers, drug delivery systems and hearing aids
Intelligent bionic prostheses and textiles (wearables) and rehabilitation technology
Devices in point-of-care medicine (emergency and intensive medicine, home care)
Laboratory equipment and lab-on-chip technologies

Career opportunities

The increasing life expectancy, the demographic development as well as the achievements of modern medicine force the use of medical technology devices. In addition to the classic areas of application for diagnosis and therapy in hospitals, rehabilitation technology, care and prevention with outpatient services and care at home are becoming increasingly important.

As a link between technology and medicine, specialists in modern medical technology must have excellent specialist knowledge as well as high transfer and social skills.

There is a high demand for qualified medical technicians at medical technology companies, research institutions and in the approval process. These are required for development, production, quality assurance as well as for product management, as an application specialist and medical device consultant. The focus is on technical know-how in connection with medical knowledge and legal knowledge.

In hospital medical technology, qualified personnel are required for support, maintenance and tenders as well as the purchase of medical products. Technical know-how, economic vision and knowledge of the relevant standards and laws are success factors for this area of ​​application.

Examples of career opportunities after graduation Medical technology companies Medical device development and applied research Automation in the manufacture of medical devices Application specialization and medical product advice Quality management National and international product management Approval of medical devices (regulatory affairs) Planning engineers for hospitals and healthcare facilities

Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, medical practices
Installation of medical devices
Integration of medical devices in IT networks,
Tendering and coordination of the procurement of medical devices
Maintenance and servicing of medical devices in accordance with the Medical Devices Act (safety and metrological controls)

Planning and consulting offices, certification bodies
Technical safety and quality officer
Equipment and facility planning
Application engineers
Consultant

Research and Development
Technology assessment
Literature studies
simulation
Prototype development
Development engineer
Project management and project management