Medical Technology (Civil Engineering)

A graduate from this programme will:

• Contribute to the development of technology and methods used in selected fields within medical technology. 

• Plan experiments, perform quantitative calculations and analyses of large datasets related to medical diagnosis and treatment. 

• Describe and utilise technology essential for medical technology and related fields.

We are located in the Science Building, which houses a learning centre, library and reading rooms. You will be part of a strong student community and receive close support.

This integrated master's programm is a full-time study programme, meaning that you will spend approximately as much time on your studies as in a full-time job. 

During a typical week in this programme, you will have 20-25 hours of lectures, seminars and practical exercises. In addition, there are internships and independent work. The lectures and academic literature are in Norwegian and English.

In the final year of the programme, you will write a master’s thesis. This is a substantial independent scientific project that takes one year to complete. You will receive close academic guidance, and there are excellent opportunities for industry collaboration in your master’s project.

This programme provides engineering competence at the intersection of technical equipment, treatment methods, healthcare personnel and medical technology development. This type of competence is increasingly in demand in the healthcare sector and the pharmaceutical industry. You will be qualified for positions in the hospital sector, pharmaceutical industry and other technological industries.

Documentation and language proficiency requirements for admission may vary, and information given in this page is not comprehensive. Please see Samordna opptak for information on which requirements applies to your academic background.

Requires documentation of Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification. Also requires specialization in mathematics and physics from secondary education.

Teaching language: Norwegian

The programme lasts five years (10 semesters). In each semester, you will have three subjects. All students in this programme will have the same subjects during the first three semesters. After the fourth semester, you can choose to specialise in chemistry or physics. 

The programme is structured as follows: 

Semester 1 (autumn): 

• Chemistry and Energy 

• Calculus I 

• Introduction to Medical Technology 

Semester 2 (spring): 

• Introduction to Programming 

• Mechanics 1 

• Linear Algebra 

Semester 3 (autumn): 

• Introduction to Data Science 

• Electromagnetism I 

• Human Physiology 

Semester 4 (spring): 

• Elementary calculus II or calculus II  

• Practical Training in Medical Technology or Examen Philosophicum 

Choose a specialisation: 

• Chemistry Specialisation: Organic Chemistry 

• Physics Specialisation: Basic Measurement Science and Experimental Physics  

Semester 5 (autumn): 

• Experiment Design and Multivariate Analysis of multivariate data or Basic Course in Statistics 

• Practical Training in Medical Technology or Examen Philosophicum 

• Chemistry Specialisation: Chemical Synthesis and Analysis  

• Physics Specialisation: Modern Physics II 

Semester 6 (spring): 

• Innovation by Design Thinking 

• Chemistry Specialisation: Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry and Radioactivity  

• Physics Specialisation: Physics in Medical Imaging and Physics of Radiation 

Semester 7 (autumn): 

• Introduction to Machine Learning 

• Measurement Technology 

• Chemistry Specialisation: Quality Assurance of Chemical Analysis or Advanced Organic Chemistry 

• Physics Specialisation: Medical Physics in Radiationtherapy 

Semester 8 (spring): 

• Master’s Thesis (10 ECTS) 

• Elective Courses (20 ECTS) 

Semester 9 (autumn): 

• Master’s Thesis (20 ECTS) 

• Chemistry Specialisation: Flow Chemistry and Technology 

• Physics Specialisation: Laboratory Course in Measurement Technology and Instrumentation 

Semester 10 (spring): 

• Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS) 

Possible specializations for this programme.

Exchange opportunities are available between the sixth and eighth semesters, and you can apply for most exchange agreements at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

See recommended exchange agreements

This programme provides a solid foundation for further doctoral studies in the field.

Study plan for Integrated Master's Programme in Medical Technology