Neural Engineering
≥ Master
≥ Degree program at a glance
Degree Master of Science
Program Duration 3 Semesters
Application Deadline 15th of January (for Summer Semester)
15th of July (for Winter Semester)
Tuition Fee None
Accreditaion ASIIN
≥ Study structure
−− Summer semester −− Winter semester
Manufacture of Active Implants Project Work
Biomedical Signal & Image Processing Neural Signal Analysis & Modeling
Microsystem Technologies Clinical Neurophysiology
Auditory Processing & Perception Neuroprostheses
Neural & Cognitive Systems Elective Modules
Elective Modules
−− Thesis semester
Master’s Thesis
≥ Admission requirements
−− Bachelor’s degree or Diploma (UAS or University) in Biomedical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Related
Fields (210 ECTS). If you completed a 6 semester Bachelor’s program (180 ECTS),
you are required to pass selected modules from the htw’s Biomedical Enginee-
ring Bachelor program with a total of 30 ECTS points
−− Advanced level in English (B2 level)
−− Detailed written application
Recommended prerequisites:
Applicants should have excellent grades and a sound background in engineering
science. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system is re-
commended. Interest in research-oriented projects is presumed.
All our courses are taught as a block. Instruction language is English; Advanced
level in English (B2 level) is required.
The semesters are not necessarily consecutive; students can apply for lateral
entry.
≥ Biomedical Engineering meets Neuroscience
Neural Engineering is an emerging in- Master’s graduates seek to pursue an
terdisciplinary research area which academic career path and start a
merges neuroscience and engineering doctorate program. Our national and
to understand, interface with and ma- international cooperation partners
nipulate the nervous system. Applica- provide an excellent infrastructure for
tions range from brain-computer-in- a doctorate.
terfaces and neuro-cognitive mode-
lling to advanced electrode designs Graduate students of the Neural En-
for implantable devices. gineering program participate in in-
ternational research projects.
Occupational profile This gives our students an early
The Neural Engineering course quali-
fies our graduates for demanding in-
dustrial R&D positions, e.g., in the de-
velopment of nerve stimulators, diag-
nostic devices or active implants.
Other emerging occupational fields
encompass neuroergonomic (e.g., au-
tomotive branch) and neurocybernetic
(collaborative robotics) applications,
as well as the development of
tailor-made applications in neuro-re-
habilitation.
A considerable percentage of our
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 stu-
dents to establish international contacts in early career stages and gain confi-
dence on the global stage.
≥ Course Program
During the first two semesters, cours-
es provide basic knowledge of neural
and cognitive systems, auditory pro-
cessing and perception as well as sig-
nal and image processing. Another
block of lectures gives a theoretical
and practical introduction to the ma-
nufacture of active implants and
microsystem technologies and pro-
vides detailed knowledge of risk ma-
nagement and biocompatibility tes-
ting. Courses consolidate the stu-
dents’ proficiency in mathematical
modelling of neural signals and their
knowledge of clinical neurophysiology
and neuroprostheses.
Obligatory courses are complemented Saarland University Hospital). Moreo-
by elective modules. All courses in- ver, students can apply for a practical
clude a high percentage of hands-on internship with one of our collabora-
work for consolidation and realization tion partners abroad. In this way, stu-
of imparted knowledge. The students dents will reinforce their acquired
will implement a larger project in a 9 skills and deal with real-world re-
ECTS project work module. search or clinical problems.
In all cases, the supervising Professor
Student projects and theses can be and other academic staff will provide
carried out at our labs or with one of intensive guidance. Whenever possi-
our external collaboration partners ble, highly qualified guest lecturers
(e.g., Bosenberg-Clinics, Fraunhofer will contribute to research and
Institute for Biomedical Engineering, teaching: ne.htwsaar.de
The last semester is devoted to the
Master’s thesis which can expand the
winter semester project work or can
be authored externally. The results of
the Master’s project will be presented
in a seminar session. Publication of
this work is encouraged, and past
thesis work has frequently been pub-
lished in scientific journals and/or
presented at relevant international
conferences.
Neuroergonomic Assessments in Driving Simulators
Neurotechnological Setups in Industry 4.0 and in Cars
Hochschule für
Technik und Wirtschaft
des Saarlandes
University of
Applied Sciences
Fakultät für
Ingenieuwissenschaften
School of Engineering
Contact
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Neural Engineering @ htw saar
Phone +49 (0) 681 58 67-679
ne@htwsaar.de
ne.htwsaar.de
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Application
Office of Student Affairs
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