Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Health Technology Materials

• Master

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• Finland, Turku

  Location

Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Health Technology Materials trains professionals in materials engineering with a particular focus on developing biomaterials to the needs of health technology applications. The Health Technology Materials is one of the three specialisation tracks of the Master's Degree Programme in Materials Engineering. The other specialisation tracks are Materials of Energy Technology and Modern Industrial Materials. In the Master’s Degree Programme in Materials Engineering: Health Technology Materials, you will grow to be an expert in the field of biomaterials and learn to navigate the vast field of health technology and its applications. What are biomaterials? How the requirements of biomaterials in health technology change when used in various diagnostic, medical or dental application? How do medical instruments work, and how biosignals are processed in the applications? All of these questions are at the center of the development of new biomaterials and health technology applications that are at the core of both the strategy of the University of Turku and the wide expertise cluster in health research in the Turku region. Job options The health sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Materials in health technologies cover a wide range of applications, including measuring, diagnostic and therapeutic decives. Applications vary from different laboratory equipment and point-of-care tools to wearable sensors and long-term implatable devices. Developing new materials and solutions in these areas contributes to personal health care technologies and preventive care and rehabilitation. You will be equipped with skills that provide you with multiple career options. You will be able to join the industry in Finland or abroad or enter the public sector, for example, in various authoritative duties. Possible job titles are: – Validation and verification engineer – Technology manager – Regulatory affairs manager – Development manager – Researcher See admission requirements at www.utu.fi/apply Read more at www.utu.fi/degrees