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Overview
Today, there is a growing, global industry developing novel technologies to further advance modern health care. This advanced master’s Advanced Master of Innovative Health Technology at KU Leuven enables students to specialise in this domain, as they learn to design, develop and implement technological solutions for the healthcare sector.
Career
Recent scientific and technological advancements in health care have created numerous new functions and job opportunities in medical technology companies, healthcare institutes, hospitals and research centres. These include patient identity management, healthcare mobility and business intelligence, applied medical research, designing, developing and testing of prototypes and installations and configuration of medical instruments.
In the field of Health Technology Assessment (HTA), there is an increasing demand for experts providing policy-makers with evidence-based information about the medical, economic, organisational, social and ethical issues related to the use of health technology.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Health Engineering Experience
- Health Entrepreneurship
- Human-Computer Interaction for Health
- Information processing in Health Technology
- Master Thesis and Internship
- Robotics and Advanced Instrumentation
- Sensors and Circuits for Healthcare Applications
- The Human Body
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Technology Management View 4 other Masters in Technology Management in BelgiumAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission of students is based on a selection procedure.
Candidate students submit an application containing their cv, academic study results, a motivation letter, and a proof of proficiency in English.
International students first need to pass the administrative screening procedure of KU Leuven’s Admissions cell. The diploma requirement is a master degree in engineering technology or equivalent.
Candidates should have obtained their degree with good study results, and from a good university. They meet the university's entry requirements in terms of English proficiency: a TOEFL score of minimum TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79/80 (internet-based), or an IELTS-score of 6.5.
They should have a clear motivation of professional goals in the domain of innovative health technologies and are able to motivate why the program will help to achieve them.
After a screening based on the submitted documents, the candidates will be interviewed
Tuition Fee
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International
6600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6600 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6600 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Leuven
810 - 1280 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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