Medical Technology – BEng – Start summer semester 2027 (currently in accreditation)
Medicine meets technology – developing solutions for tomorrow
Do you want to understand technology whilst doing something meaningful for society? The Medical Technology degree programme combines medicine, natural sciences and engineering, and provides you with the ideal preparation for a career in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing sectors of the future.
Interdisciplinary and practical studies
The broad-based Medical Technology degree programme combines the fundamentals of science, medicine and engineering with practical application. You will learn how to develop medical devices – from the initial idea through to regulatory approval.
Structure and content
In addition to general fundamentals, the programme also covers topics from the research and development of medical technology products, quality management systems and the product life cycle. The subject also includes the areas of biomaterials, implants, robotics and medical informatics. Various project-based learning laboratories round off the study programme.
1st to 4th semester
- Mathematics
- Physics and data analysis
- Materials and manufacturing technologies
- Fundamentals of design, fundamentals of electrical engineering
- Technical mechanics
- Product development and additive manufacturing
- Measurement and sensor technology
- Computer-aided engineering
- Polymer technology and material selection
- Human biology
- Fundamentals of medicine
- Biomaterials
- Ethics and law
- Quality management and medical devices
- Development of medical devices, approval, product life cycle
- Industry project
- Business administration
- Project management
5th semester
Practical study semester / international study semester
6th semester
- Medical technology areas of expertise
Biomaterials and implants
Robotics and medical informatics
R&D medical technology
- Elective modules
- Instrumental analysis
7th semester
Bachelor's thesis in industry or a research institution, in Germany or abroad
Exciting insights into practical applications
In the Medical Technology programme, you will benefit from strong regional partnerships, particularly with companies in the Neckar-Alb region. You will learn directly from experts in the field about the engineering and scientific principles behind the products and the career opportunities available in development, manufacturing, quality management, sales and at the interface with clinics.
What makes the medical technology degree programme in Reutlingen special?
From concept to approval: you will gain an understanding of the entire medical device development process – through practical, hands-on experience integrated into your degree programme. Right from the first semester, your lectures will cover real products from regional medical technology companies – including development plans, regulatory approval and change management.
You will study at the intersection of engineering, medicine and computer science – with modules from several faculties and real-world projects. The combination of engineering, scientific and medical fundamentals will provide you with the ideal preparation for complex challenges.
Right from the first semester, you’ll gain hands-on experience of medical technology: local companies will showcase real-world products and provide insights into the technology, applications and career paths. In the fourth semester, you’ll develop a product yourself as part of an industry project – with a focus on planning and change management.
It’s easy to find suitable partners in your local area:
BioRegio STERN
You will not only learn how to develop products – but also how to obtain regulatory approval for them. Regulatory requirements are not a side issue here, but an integral part of the course – taught in a practical way using real-life examples.
You’ll gain early insights into various product areas and career fields, helping you discover where your interests lie. Our close collaboration with companies opens up opportunities for work placements, project work and starting your career.
The programme is modular and flexible in structure – offering a range of options and specialisations. This allows you to work towards a subsequent master’s degree and plan your career strategically.
And after graduation?
As a graduate of this programme, you will have acquired in-depth specialist knowledge and valuable methodological and social skills. In short: everything you need to take on challenging tasks in a global working environment.
Get to know our partners and discover career paths:
Your qualification profile
Graduates of the programme are multi-skilled engineers who understand modern medical devices from the initial idea to approval. They combine technical expertise with knowledge of quality and regulations and, thanks to practical projects and partners from the medical technology sector, develop innovative solutions for health and life.
Possible fields of work
A degree in medical technology opens up a wide range of career paths – in the development of modern medical products, in clinics, at medical technology manufacturers, in biotechnology and in research and testing institutes. The demand for qualified specialists is growing steadily, and there are excellent career opportunities both regionally and nationally.
Master's degree
This modular degree programme allows you to choose your own areas of specialisation and prepare specifically for a Master’s degree. With 210 ECTS credits, you will meet the entry requirements for many further programmes. Depending on the type of institution (university of applied sciences or university) and the subject area, different entry requirements or conditions may apply.
