Study programme title in Est.

Meditsiinitehnika ja -füüsika

Study programme title in Engl.

Medical Technology and Physics

TalTech study programme code

IAHM19

MER study programme code

205877

Study programme version code

IAHM19/25

Faculty / college

I - School of Information Technologies

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Jelena Fomina

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology

Broad area of study

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Study field

Engineering and engineering trades

Curriculum group

Electronics and automation

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The curriculum provides a broad-based interdisciplinary education in biomedical engineering and medical physics, Show more...
integrating knowledge in physics, medicine and biology with the principles of engineering and information technology.
The aim of the curriculum of is to provide the necessary level of education and vocational preparation for the profession of a biomedical engineer or a medical physicist. The curriculum gives the professional knowledge and training necessary for working in the health care system, science, medical technology companies and industry.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

After completing the curriculum the student:
- possesses knowledge of medical technology and physics, Show more...
along with fundamentals necessary for an in-depth understanding of that knowledge and respective development paths to fulfill a role of medical technology and physics specialist in domestic and international organizations or continue studies in a doctoral program;
- is able to apply the knowledge of technology and physics in a creative and responsible manner both in individual and team work assignments in leadership or employee role in biology and medicine and critically evaluate the results;
- has the necessary skill set of project and team management;
- acts ethically and in consideration of the best practices;
- understands the need for lifelong self-development and has the skills for gaining and constructing new knowledge;
- knows the specifics of verbal and written communication and can express themselves in a clear and professional way both in English and Estonian languages;
- is willing to actively participate in the civil society and demonstrate tolerance towards diversity of attitudes and values.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering