Programme Structure
The M.Sc. programme spans two academic years (4 semesters) and carries a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Courses
| # | Course Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Disability and Rehabilitation | 15.0 |
| 2 | Biomedical Technology and Healthy Living | 7.5 |
| 3 | Assistive Technologies and Accessibility in Daily Living | 7.5 |
| 4 | Rehabilitation Engineering | 7.5 |
| 5 | Multimodal Interaction and Interfaces, Haptics, Tactile and Tangible Interaction | 7.5 |
| 6 | Social Robotics | 7.5 |
| 7 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 7.5 |
| 8 | Practice / Internship | 30.0 |
| 9 | Dissertation | 30.0 |
| 9 | Total | 120.0 |
Practice & Dissertation
The programme places strong emphasis on hands-on experience and original research.
Practice (30 ECTS): Students undertake a substantial placement in a relevant professional setting, applying their knowledge in real-world environments — rehabilitation centres, hospitals, schools, technology companies, or research institutions.
Dissertation (30 ECTS): Each student conducts an independent research project under academic supervision, contributing original knowledge to the field of rehabilitation and assistive technologies.
Who Can Apply
Given its interdisciplinary nature, the programme welcomes applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including:
- Computer Science and Informatics
- Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Architecture and Accessibility Engineering
- Medicine, Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- Education and Special Education