Before studying Medical, Health & Sports Engineering

Are you fascinated by technology and its captivating applications concerning the human body? In the Bachelor's program in Medical, Health, and Sports Engineering, we provide the latest scientific knowledge to heal diseases, maintain health, and enhance performance in sports. Artificial intelligence, digitization, robotics, and wearables are integral components of our program, contributing to shaping the future in these areas.

<p>The study program Medical, Health & Sports Engineering</p>

The study program Medical, Health & Sports Engineering

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Overview

Technological developments play a pivotal role in curing diseases, maintaining health, and improving sports performance. Engineers with interdisciplinary qualifications make a significant contribution to solving central social challenges. They develop precise medical robots, intelligent devices to support patients, and innovative sports devices.

The interdisciplinary bachelor's study program aims to train specialists who can apply modern technologies in the fields of medicine, health, and sports. Thanks to a mixture of top-class national and international lecturers, practice-oriented training methods, and a broad scientific foundation, graduates are well-prepared to work in technology-oriented companies, clinics, healthcare facilities, and sports associations. Therefore, the innovative study program provides outstanding career opportunities and enables students to combine a holistic approach by combining engineering, medical, and sports science aspects.

In addition, the study program emphasizes internationality and practical relevance through the possibility of a semester abroad at renowned partner universities and a comprehensive professional internship, guaranteeing solid technical training of the highest international standards.

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Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Sieber Head of Department & Studies
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Admission

Applications for studies are accepted on an ongoing basis via our online application platform. In the interests of your further planning, we recommend that you submit your application early.

Applications for several degree programs at MCI in parallel are possible and welcome, as long as the motivation for the chosen studies can be conclusively demonstrated.

Dates & Deadlines
Application
deadline		 Interview
Nov 17, 2024 Dec 2 - 4, 2024
   Feb 2, 2025 Feb 17 - 19, 2025
Apr 6, 2025 Apr 22 - 24, 2025
May 18, 2025 Jun 2 - 4, 2025
Prerequisites

Generally, admission to the program is available to the following persons:

Individuals with a university entrance qualification for a social, business or legal sciences study program (e.g. school-leaving exam, appropriate university entrance equivalency exam etc.)

Individuals without a university entrance qualification, but with relevant professional qualification, provided that one of the following requirements is fulfilled:

  • school-leaving certificate from a relevant vocational secondary school

  • completion of a dual education course with a relevant apprenticeship

Applicants without a university entrance qualification with relevant professional qualifications and applicants with a German entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Advanced technical college entrance qualification) must also take additional examinations in the following subjects: German, English (B2), Mathematics and Physics in order to fulfill the admission requirements. The level of the examinations corresponds to those of the university entrance qualification examination for natural science subject groups.

Persons in their last year at school wishing to apply for a place on the program before taking their final exams must include their most current school report with their application. Successful applicants must subsequently submit their school-leaving examination certificate before the start of the first semester.

Procedures

In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

A complete online application consists of a CV, a letter of motivation, information on educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements and academic as well as professional goals. We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.

You may apply for more than one degree program at the same time, provided you can conclusively explain your respective motivations in your letter of motivation.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.

In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

Preparation (Mathematics and Physics)

We offer a course in Basic Mathematics & Science to complement the curriculum and provide the best possible introduction to this study program. If you feel that you are not completely familiar with the secondary school material or have not been studying Mathematics and Physics intensively for a long time, these pre-science basics are ideal for refreshing the fundamentals and then solving exercises independently during your studies to achieve optimum learning success.

Scope: 1 hour per week per semester (corresponds to 15 teaching units) in Mathematics and Physics (of which approx. 2/3 in class and 1/3 asynchronously via our learning platform)

Period: in the last two weeks of September

Costs: EUR 50,-


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While studying Medical, Health & Sports Engineering

The Medical, Health & Sports Engineering study program is characterized by high-quality content, practical relevance, and internationality. In close cooperation with the industry, we enable students to make valuable contacts with the business world during their studies and to gain initial hands-onexperiences.

Besides mathematical and scientific foundations, we teach sound engineering and information technology skills, along with the basics of the structure and function of the human body and innovative product development. The emphasis on acquiring social and intercultural skills rounds off the scientifically sound education and opens up excellent career opportunities in medical, health, and sports technology.

From the 4th semester onwards, students have the opportunity to specialize even further in the areas of "Medical Technology" or "Health and Sports Engineering".. These specializations allow students to apply the learned methods to concrete examples from the individual field.

Module Overview
Subject%
Mathematics & natural scientific fundamentals 11%
Engineering sciences 20%
Basics of medicine & (medical) informatics 16%
Basics of medical & sports equipment technology 14%
Branch of study 11%
Business, management & key competencies   9%
Practical experience & Bachelor thesis 19%

 

Time Model

The bachelor's program in Medical, Health and Sports Engingeering is available as a full-time program.

Lectures and seminars take place on weekdays, and in blocked units, allowing a thorough examination of individual topics. Lectures and seminars are generally held from Mondays to Fridays from 09AM to 12:15PM and/or from 1.30PM to 4.45PM. However, in exceptional cases, the times may vary and classes and/or exams may take place outside the specified times or, if necessary, on Saturdays.

Academic Degree

Graduates of the program are conferred the academic title of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, in short BSc or B.Sc. This is attested by a leaving certificate, the Bachelor diploma, the international diploma supplement, and further documents where relevant. MCI Alumni are entitled to combine their academic degree with the brand “MCI” to provide trust and orientation in an increasingly intransparent international education market. Example: BSc (MCI).
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Interdisciplinary Electives

Our interdisciplinary electives provide you with the opportunity to tailor your academic journey to your own interests and goals.

Interdisciplinary electives are cross-curricular courses on current trends and developments.

They allow you to discuss topics from different perspectives and interact with students and faculty from other disciplines.

During your studies you have the unique chance to choose such a course from a wide range of topics within the following focus areas:

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • Sustainability

  • Digitalization

  • Globalization

  • Society

The electives offer the opportunity to deepen your own interests and broaden your horizons. Join us as we enter a world of learning, exploration, and growth! Read more.

Major Medical Engineering

Starting in the 4th semester, students have the opportunity to focus their studies further on one of the two majors: „Medical Technology“, or „Health and Sports Enginee­ring“. These specializations allow students to apply the learned methods to concrete examples from the individual field. They major in Medical Technologies includes the following topics:

Development, testing and approval of medical devices, Prosthetics, rehabilitation & technology assisted surgery, Medical technologies in diagnosis & therapy.

Major Health & Sports Engineering

Starting in the 4th semester, students have the opportunity to focus their studies further on one of the two majors: „Medical Technology“, or „Health and Sports Enginee­ring“. These specializations allow students to apply the learned methods to concrete examples from the individual field. They major in Health & Sports Engineering includes the following topics:

Development of sports innovations in elite sport, Training support, Measurement and analysis methods.

Practice

At the Entrepreneurial School®, providing a consistent link between science and practice has top priority. The collaboration with companies and organizations of different sizes and sectors forms one of the cornerstones in regards to research and studies at MCI. Not only our students but also our partners benefit from this cooperative work.

Health Tech

Technology has become an intrinsic part of our lives and increasingly allows holistic, preventive, and not least integrative solutions. The focus is on people themselves - not only in their role as patients or athletes. At the same time, the available technological and information technology options have developed rapidly and the acceptance of their use in medicine, health, and sports is increasing.
The research focus Health Tech is dedicated to the challenge of combining innovative technologies with trends in medicine, health care, sports, and related fields and to develop products and services from them in cooperation with partners from industry and research or to support their further development. The overriding goal is to maintain and/or restore people's health on the one hand and to promote sport in society through the use of technology and help athletes in top-level sports to achieve first-class performance on the other.

  • Sports Technology

  • Robotics in Health

  • Medical Devices

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Electronics & Data Analytics

The research focus "Electronics & Data Analytics" at MCI combines innovative approaches in electronics design and data-driven analytics. From the development of diverse hardware solutions to the appropriate measurement chain and data analysis, this research focus aims to promote technological innovations that will have a sustainable impact on our world today.

  • Hardware Development

  • Data Acquisition

  • Data Evaluation

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Smart Production & Organization

Changing demands on companies as well as their engineering and production processes pose ever increasing challenges. The evaluation of existing production processes and the modernization of existing plants is the basis for future competitiveness. Targeted automation, the optimization of value-added processes, the continuous integration of existing employees and the use of data-based methods lead to a holistic view of engineering, production and organization.

  • Robotics & Production Technologies

  • Production Planning, Optimization & Simulation

  • Technological Innovation & Organizational Transformation

  • Software & Automation Systems in Production

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Fluids & Mechanics

The expertise developed in recent years in the fields of multiphase systems, structure dynamics and engine technology, have been pooled together in the research area “Fluids & Mechanics”. The unique strengths of MCI are the interdisciplinary approaches and varied comprehensive methods such as the experimental verification of simulations or the application of control engineering concepts in mechanical systems. Nonetheless, it is of prevailing importance to find the most appropriate solution for the respective challenge with regard to the general requirements.

  • Particle & Separation Technology

  • Equipment & Process Optimization of Dispersed Systems

  • Structure Dynamics

  • Engines & Emissions

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Internship

One of the most essential components of MCI study programs is their international orientation. This is reflected not only in the curriculum and assigned projects, but also in the backgrounds of our faculty and students. Each program also includes the opportunity for students to spend a semester abroad at one of MCI’s many partner institutions.

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After studying Medical, Health & Sports Engineering

Graduates of the degree program in medical, health and sports engineering have a comprehensive, scientifically sound, and practice-oriented education, which enables them to master demanding technical problems in their professional lives independently and responsibly. The broad field of academic training qualifies them for positions at the interfaces of the disciplines involved because they successfully combine technical, medical, and sports science perspectives.

Professional opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor's study program in Medical, Health & Sports Engineering are well-prepared for a career in companies, associations, and health institutions. The program provides the best possible preparation for a career in the following areas:

  • Product Developer

  • Product / Project Manager

  • Quality Manager

  • Clinical Engineer

  • Analyst in Healthcare Facilities

  • Technological Developer in Sports & Tourism

  • Product Maintenance Specialist

  • Technical Sales Representative

Continue studying

The MCI offers a number of internationally oriented Master's courses. The master program in Business Psychology & Management is aimed directly at the graduates of this bachelor program. The completion of a master's degree qualifies for the relevant doctoral studies.

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Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Sieber Head of Department & Studies
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Questions & Answers

I have not yet received my school-leaving certificate. Can I still apply?

Yes, it is possible and it is even recommended that you apply before obtaining your school-leaving certificate in order to secure one of the limited places in your desired course of study. Please include your most recent certificates available in your application. Should your application be successful, the relevant school-leaving certificate may be submitted at a later date.

Is it possible to do the admission procedure remotely or will it take place on-site?

The admission procedure for the bachelor degree in Medical, Health and Sports Engineering is held ONLINE and can be taken from abroad. The exact dates and times will be announced immediately after the application deadline. All applicants will receive an email invitation to the ONLINE meeting and a link to the virtual meeting room. Applicants are asked to make a note of the date. If applicants are not able to attend one of the appointments, the interview will be rescheduled after consultation with the study office.

How can I successfully design my application letter?

We emphasize the motivation of applicants. Therefore, the written application should include a letter of motivation in which applicants explain why they want to complete this bachelor's program here at MCI and also outline their post-graduation plans. In addition, a current and complete CV needs to be submitted. The CV must be complete and up-to-date. Therefore, applicants need to provide evidence of the training and further education mentioned in the CV (certificates, diplomas).

What is the tuition fee?

For citizens of the following countries, the tuition fee is 363 euros per semester plus a fee for compulsory membership to the Austrian National Union of Students:

  • EU citizens,

  • EEA and Swiss citizens, and

  • Non-EU citizens who, according to § 2 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act, are subject to § 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (see Federal Law Gazette II No. 340/2013, in its current version).

For students of non-EU countries not considered eligible according to above regulations, the tuition fee is as follows:

  • Bachelor’s courses: EUR6.250 / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

  • Master’s courses: EUR6.250 / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

Your application documents regarding nationality will be assessed in detail as part of your admission procedure. Scholarships are available for applicants from non-EU countries and can be applied for as part of your online application.

What language is the program taught in?

Classes are held in German. Therefore, non-German-speaking applicants need to submit a certificate confirming that they have at least a B2 or C1 language level as part of their application. The degree program retains the right to hold courses in English. The 5th semester, however, is entirely taught in English, as it is the international semester in which students from partner universities come to MCI to complete their semester abroad.

Is there mandatory attendance?

Attendance is mandatory for all courses. If the absenteeism per course exceeds 25%, this will affect the completion of the course. In justified exceptional cases (e.g. illness, visits to the authorities and other personal reasons), an exemption from compulsory attendance can be granted by the head of the program.

Can I choose between different specializations during my degree course?

Yes, from the 4th semester onwards, students can choose the specialization of Medical Engineering OR Health & Sports Engineering. Once the decision has been made, the major can no longer be changed.

Will I graduate with a different degree depending on which specialization I choose?

Regardless of which major you choose, you will always graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Medical, Health & Sports Engineering. Students are qualified to work in both professional fields.

When are the courses scheduled for the bachelor's degree program in Medical, Health & Sports Engineering?

The courses for this program are full-time and are held on weekdays, from Monday to Friday. The classes are scheduled between 09:00 - 12:15 and/or 13:00 - 19:45. It is important to note that in certain exceptional cases, the timings may differ and classes and/or exams may be scheduled outside the specified times.

I have never worked in a laboratory before. Are there any special safety instructions to follow?

Yes, working in a laboratory requires you to comply with the necessary safety guidelines as well as the safety instructions of the lecturer. Therefore, mandatory safety briefings are held at the beginning of the bachelor's study program and must be attended by all students without exception. The dates for the safety instruction are organized by the degree program.

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