Overview

The main parts of the Medical Engineering and Physics programme from Riga Technical University comprise courses on developments in theory and practice, project work and management, pedagogy and psychology. The study course has important contribution from all leading medical companies.

The lectures provide detailed information on current best practices and are carried out with the involvement of hospitals, companies and associations dealing with medical equipment and medical engineering. Academic staff work in close cooperation with colleges from various universities and institutions in Europe and across the globe involved in the field of medical engineering and physics.

Career options

Engineer of medical physical technologies can work in health care institutions – hospitals, clinics, health centres, rehabilitation centres, specialized centres, laboratories, and in medical equipment distribution, service, certification, inspection, manufacturing, engineering and research companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Physics in Engineering

Contemporary Engineering Technologies in Medicine

Experimental Equipment

Medical Technology Project Management

Psychology

Pedagogy

Communication Psychology

Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Credits

63 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Physics Medical Imaging

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional Bachelor Degree in Medical Physics and Qualification of Engineer in Medical Physical Technology. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity;

Students applying for master programmes will be asked to record a video interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

4200 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4200 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

4200 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4200 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Riga

503 - 783 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.