Overview
The programme aims to provide students with knowledge and skills related to product development, design and manufacturing and is specifically targeted towards preparing graduates for a career within the assistive technology sector.
The development of assistive technologies requires a unique combination of medical and engineering knowledge. As such, the program is open to students with backgrounds in prosthetics and orthotics or mechanical engineering.
A fundamental principle of the MASTech programme is for students to have the opportunity to link theory to industrial practice. As such, students will be required to complete a number of projects addressing problems identified by industry partners, as well as completing an industrial placement.
The programme is conducted and examined in English. Each course is assessed separately using a range of assessment methods including oral presentations, reports, projects and written examinations. In a single course one of these methods, or a combination of them, may be used.
Facts and requirements
Credits: 120
credits
Level: Master
Rate of study: Full-time
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Campus-based
Start date: Autumn 2021
Degree: Degree of Master (120 credits) with a major in Product Development specialisation Assistive Technology
Tuition fee:
For the first semester: 70000 SEKTotal tuition fee: 280000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Specialisation in Assistive Technology (MASTech) for Engineers
Requirements:
The applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Read more about our Admissions Requirements.
Application code: HJ-MU123
Specialisation in Assistive Technology (MASTech) for Prosthetist/Orthotists
Requirements:
The applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor degree or equivalent (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Read more about our Admissions Requirements.
Application code: HJ-MU124
Courses
Semester 1
Students with background in Healthcare
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology 7.5 credits
Introduction to Engineering Sciences – bridging course 15 credits
Product Realisation 7.5 credits
Students with a background in Engineering
Fundamentals in Assistive Technology 7.5 credits
Introduction to Medical Sciences – bridging course 15 credits
Product Realisation 7.5 credits
Semester 2
Materials and Production Processes 7.5 credits
Assistive Technology design 7.5 credits
Co-production theory and practice 7.5 credits
Innovation Project 7.5 credits
Semester 3
Quality improvement in health and engineering 7.5 credits
Management and Innovation in the health sector 7.5 credits
Research methods and evidence-based practice 7.5 credits
Industrial placement 7.5 credits
Semester 4
Master Thesis 30 credits
Student projects
Contact us
Programme Director
- Assistant Professor Health and Care Sciences
- School of Health Sciences