Program Overview

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Health Technology Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

The Health Technology Engineering programme is designed for ambitious STEM students interested in solving fundamental and practical engineering problems in the growing field of health technology. As a graduate of this programme, you will be able to design, develop, and deploy innovative, safe, and sustainable health tech solutions.

Degree:

Master of Science (Technology)

Application Period:

1 December 2025 – 2 January 2026

Language of Instruction:

English

Duration:

2 years, full-time

Eligibility:

Relevant Bachelor's degree

Field of Study:

Technology and Engineering

Credits:

120 ECTS

Organising School:

School of Electrical Engineering

Tuition Fees:

For non-EU/EEA citizens, €17,000/year (Master's studies)

Description

The medical field is rapidly evolving technologically, with a growing demand for engineers skilled in health technologies and medical device design. This programme will equip you to address critical engineering challenges specifically in healthcare, giving you a competitive advantage in the field.

In this programme, you will learn to:

• Design, develop, and evaluate devices and solutions for health, medical, and wellbeing applications
• Process and analyse sensor data generated by health devices
• Create models and simulations of and for health devices
• Apply engineering principles to the field of healthcare
• Identify relevant regulations and standards for particular health devices and healthcare systems
• Assess the ethical and social issues related to the evaluation of technologies on living subjects, and consider the implications of handling health data
• Discuss engineering constraints and opportunities with relevant stakeholders in the context of clinical need
• Plan and manage projects related to health and wellbeing devices and systems

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction in the Health Technology Engineering programme is English.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fee for this programme is €17,000 per academic year. Citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland do not pay tuition fees. Citizens of other countries must pay tuition fees.

Aalto University offers a small number of scholarships in the form of tuition fee waivers to fee-paying students. Scholarships can be awarded to the highest-achieving applicants based on the programme's evaluation criteria.

Structure of Studies

The Health Technology Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) degree consists of 120 ECTS credits and includes:

• 65 credits of major
• 25 credits of elective studies
• 30 credits of master's thesis

Specialisations

You will choose from two different majors in this programme:

1. The health instrumentation and wearables major will prepare you to design reliable and robust devices and wearable embedded systems for health monitoring and therapy.
2. The health robotics and signal processing major will equip you with the skills and knowledge to engineer machine learning solutions, apply signal processing methods on biosensors, and design human-machine interfaces for health and bionic applications.

Internationalisation

The Health Technology Engineering major offers an international perspective through a wide range of faculty backgrounds. We welcome applicants who bring a variety of cultural perspectives to the table.

Further Study Opportunities

The degree programme provides eligibility for scientific postgraduate studies in Finland. The skills learned in the programme create an excellent basis for doctoral studies at Aalto University, another Finnish university, or top international universities.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Health Technology Engineering programme, you will be well-prepared for a variety of dynamic and impactful careers in the health tech industry. With your expertise in designing, developing, and evaluating innovative medical devices and health solutions, you will be ready to pursue roles in medical institutions and policy providers, healthcare technology companies, or startups.

Research Focus

There is a long tradition of health technology research at Aalto University, covering a wide variety of established and emerging topics in the field.

Co-operation with Other Parties

Aalto University is well-known for bridging the disciplines of business, arts, technology, and science, and your work in this major will bring you into contact with students from multiple degree paths.

Evaluation Criteria

The applications to the Master's Programme in Health Technology Engineering are evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Relevance of previous studies: A high-quality bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechatronics, physics, or a related field is required.
2. Academic performance: The programme is looking for applicants with excellent success in their previous studies.
3. Recognition and quality of institution: The applicant's previous degree will be evaluated based on the international reputation and academic quality of the university and the programme.
4. Suitability: Applicants should show genuine interest in the chosen field of study and demonstrate a commitment to full-time enrollment.
5. Other areas of competence: Work and research experience, as well as other accomplishments such as scientific publications, patents, and international study or work experience, are valued.

Evaluation Process and Requested Documents

The evaluation process is described under the applicant evaluation process. In addition to obligatory application documents, this study option asks the applicants to submit also the documents listed under requested documents.

Requested Documents

The following documents are requested from all applicants:

• Official bachelor's degree certificate or a certificate of equivalent studies
• Official transcript of records listing completed university studies
• Copy of passport or identity card
• Language test scores when applicable
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter

Contact Information

For enquiries regarding the content of the programme, the studies at the School of Electrical Engineering, and the study-option-specific application documents, please contact the School of Electrical Engineering.