MASTechMaster of Product Development – Specialisation in Assistive Technology (MASTech) for Prosthetist/Orthotists

Study location	Sweden, Jönköping
Academic field	Engineering (JACS H000)
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MASTech
Course code	HJ-MU124

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor degree or equivalent (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in Prosthetics and Orthotics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. 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. Further guidelines of documents requirements will be sent to your e-mail after the application has been accepted.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) TOEFL 90 (Internet based), with no less than 20 in written part IELTS – overall score of 6.5 and no section below 5.5 Students who have studied the Bachelor’s degree in English requires a certificate of English proficiency from the university.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Motivation letter should be no longer than 1000 words. Work experience that relates to programme considered an asset.

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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 MASTech will consist of 4 semesters of study (2 years full-time). Courses within the first
year of study are campus-based while some courses in the second year of study are web-based
and may be completed by distance education.

A fundamental principle of the programme is for students to have the opportunity to link theory
to industrial practice. It is particularly important that students apply the knowledge they have
acquired during their studies and throughout the programme students will be required to
complete a number of projects which require that they solve real-world problems using the
theories, models and tools that are introduced in the curriculum. An Industrial placement in the
third semester of study will also provide opportunities for students to work closely with industry
partners solving real-world problems. To be granted a Master degree (120 credits) students must
complete an independent project (thesis) corresponding to at least 30 credits. It is anticipated
that students will identify a topic for their independent project in collaboration with industry
partners.

Courses within the program

Semester 1:
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 7.5 credits
Introduction to Engineering Sciences – bridging course, 15 credits
Product Realisation, 7.5 credits

Semester 2:
Materials and Production Processes, 6 credits
Assistive Technology design, 9 credits
Co-production in Health and Welfare, 7.5 credits
Innovation Project, 7.5 credits
Master of Product Development – Specialisation in Assistive Technology (MASTech) for Prosthetist/Orthotists, 120
credits 4(
6)

Semester 3:
Quality improvement in health and engineering, 7.5 credits
Management and Innovation in the health sector, 6 credits
Research methods and evidence-based practice, 7.5 credits
Industrial placement, 9 credits

Semester 4:
Master Thesis, 30 credit

Career opportunities

The programme will provide knowledge and skills to work in a number of positions within the
assistive technology sector, nationally and internationally. Potential areas of employment could
include research and development departments of companies involved in the production of
assistive technologies or production management for departments involved in the clinical
provision of assistive technologies (including hospitals or private companies).