Neural Engineering M.Sc.

Neural Engineering is an emerging interdisciplinary research area that merges neuroscience and engineering in order to understand, interface with and manipulate the nervous system. Applications range from brain-computer-interfaces and neuro-cognitive modelling to advanced electrode designs for implantable devices.

Overview

Abschluss	Master of Science
Program Duration	3 Semester
Semester Start	April 1 for summer semester, October 1 for winter semester
Application Deadline	Janauary 15 for summer semester, July 15 for winter semester
Online-Bewerbung	https://www.htwsaar.de/en/studying-living/application-procedure

Requirements

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma (UAS or University) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and related fields (210 ECTS). If you have completed a six semester Bachelor’s programme (180 ECTS), you are required to pass selected modules from the htw saar Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's programme with a total of 30 ECTS points.

Applicants should have excellent grades and a sound background in engineering science. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system is recommended. Interest in research-oriented projects is presumed. All our courses are taught as a block.

The prerquisites can also be found in the attachment to the htw saar study- and examination regulations (in German only):

Die Zugangsvoraussetzungen finden Sie in der Anlage zur Allgemeinen Studien- und Prüfungsordnung.

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Studienverlauf

First semester

Second semester

Master-Thesis

Neural Engineering

The master’s program “Neural Engineering” provides detailed knowledge of interfaces between the human neural system and technology applications. In particular, this applies to the fields of biosignal and image processing for diagnostics, control of human-technology interfaces (e.g., brain-computer interfaces), as well as to intraoperative neuromonitoring devices and electrically active implants like cochlear implants.

The Neural Engineering course qualifies our graduates for demanding industrial R&D positions, e.g., in the development of nerve stimulators, diagnostic devices or active implants. Other emerging occupational fields encompass neuroergonomic (e.g., automotive branch) and neurocybernetic (collaborative robotics) applications, as well as the development of tailor-made applications in neuro-rehabilitation.A large number of Master's graduates strive for independent scientific work and pursue further academic qualification within the framework of a doctorate. Our national and international cooperation partners provide an excellent infrastructure for a doctorate.
Daniel Hautz, Absolvent

Career Perspectives

Graduate students of the Neural Engineering program can participate in international research projects. This gives our students an early opportunity for active participation in the scientific community. In these projects our students acquire essential scientific knowledge and social skills for future leadership positions. The international orientation of the Neural Engineering program allows our students to establish international contacts in early career stages and gain confidence on the global stage.

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