Master's Degree Programme in Health Technology

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• Finland, Turku

  Location

In the crossroads of human physiology and digital technology, Health Technology invites you into a world of exciting challenges with purpose. Human sensing, big data, machine learning, and more – let’s make solutions for better life! The Master’s Degree Programme in Health Technology programme focuses on health and the measurement and analysis of medical data, as well as machine learning technologies and their use in health technology solutions. The studies provide a comprehensive knowledge of how data analytics and sensor technology can be utilized in health technology. The teaching focuses on how to apply signal processing, machine learning methods and Internet-of-Things technology for collection and analysis of health related data. Applications include, for example, wellness and health applications, as well as diagnostic and remote monitoring solutions. Job options The employment percentage of those holding an M.Sc.(Tech.) degree is high in Finland. Health technology related industry is today increasingly important globally and particularly in Finland. Fields of health technology are expanding fast, offering a wide range of different career opportunities. In addition to companies that are focused on wellness, medical or biomedical analytical solutions, this also includes other industries that are utilizing health technology in their products, like global enterprises producing wearable devices capable of measuring heart related signals from a wrist of the user, for example. Health technology is an area where there is a good employment possibilities or, if you want to be more independent, to launch your own start-up. There are also possibilities to work in the research, education, consult sectors or even continue studies towards PhD degree. Health Technology programme’s emphasis is on contemporary technologies and gives tools and knowledge to work with the near future ICT technologies making sure that at the time of graduation students have acquired up-to-date skills in the field, paving way to really make difference to society and human kind at large. See admission requirements at www.utu.fi/apply Read more at www.utu.fi/degrees