Master of Science in Medical Physics and Physics of Living Systems TU Dortmund University

All compulsory courses are taught in English.

Since it is possible to take subjects from other degree programmes in the elective area, it is also possible to take courses that are taught in German.

The degree programme can be completed without having to take courses taught in German.

The international Master’s programme in Medical Physics and Physics of Living Systems at TU Dortmund University offers interdisciplinary training at the intersection of physics, biology and medicine.

Students acquire advanced scientific skills and learn to apply physical principles to biomedical challenges – from diagnostics to biotechnology and health technology.

The programme offers two specialisation tracks:

• Track A – Medical Physics:
  This track prepares students for a career as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in hospitals or for work in the healthcare industry and related research. The track benefits from strong collaborations with clinics and medical research institutions.

• Track B – Physics of Living Systems:
  This track focuses on applying physics to understand biological systems. Students deepen their knowledge in areas like neuroinformatics, biochemistry, and modern life science methods.

Non-EU applicants with a foreign degree:

• winter semester: 2 January to 15 May

• summer semester: 15 November to 15 January

EU applicants with a foreign degree or non-EU applicants with an EU Bachelor's degree:

• winter semester: 2 January until Friday before the start of the lectures

• summer semester: 15 November until Friday before the start of the lectures

Please take a look at the website of the International Office for more details about the application/enrolment process.

The programme runs for two years.

In the first three semesters, students will attend courses corresponding to approx. 30 CP (both the first and second semester) and approx. 15 CP (third semester). These courses include synchronisation courses (9 CP), fundamentals (14 CP), specialisation (39 CP) and elective courses (13 CP).

In the third semester, students will start the transition into the research phase and spend approximately half of their time on their research project (research lab) and the other half in courses.

The fourth semester is dedicated to research for the Master's thesis.

Details about the courses offered can be found here.

• Access to established funded exchange with US universities (MIT, BU, MGH…)
• BRIDGE.nrw, the Boston-Ruhr Initiative for Undergraduate and Graduate Student Exchange, building a bridge to establish Biomedical Physics & Computer Science internships between Boston and the Ruhr Area

No tuition fees

The semester contribution amounts to approx. 350 EUR per semester and includes:

• public transport in North Rhine-Westphalia
• "MetropolRadRuhr" bike sharing
• theatre flat rate
• "Studierendenwerk" fees

Information on the semester contribution can be found here.

An overview of the approximate costs of living in Dortmund per semester can be found on the website of the university.

• A first cycle degree qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework or an equivalent degree qualification in the field of physics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering and alike with a sufficient proportion of lectures in advanced mathematics and physics
• The overall grade achieved in the required degree was at least 2.9 in the German grading scale.

English, at least level B2

Non-EU applicants with a foreign degree:

• winter semester: 2 January to 15 May

• summer semester: 15 November to 15 January

EU applicants with a foreign degree or non-EU applicants with an EU Bachelor's degree:

• winter semester: 2 January until Friday before the start of the lectures

• summer semester: 15 November until Friday before the start of the lectures

Please take a look at the website of the International Office for more details about the application/enrolment process.

"Deutschlandstipendium" scholarship for high-performing and talented students

The university further provides lots of useful information about how to apply for scholarships.

International students can work part-time for example as a student/scientific assistant. More details about opportunities and the allowed number of hours can be found on the website of the university.

Students are eligible for student dorms at the university. Please apply for accommodation as early as possible, as the waiting time can be several months. Details about how to find an accommodation in Dortmund can be found on the website of the International Office.

The Career Service (German only) of "stellenwerk" at TU Dortmund University helps students and graduates of all disciplines to develop a sustainable professional profile, to gain practical experience during their studies, to establish contacts with employers, and to learn application strategies and techniques in order to make their career entry in the best possible way.

The International Office offers support and counselling for international students and organises a variety of events. The physics department furthermore has a contact person for internationalisation (see here for more information) as well as a contact person in the Student Council.

A university with a unique profile:
Since its founding in 1968, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has developed a special profile encompassing 17 departments ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and cultural studies. The uni­ver­si­ty has around 30,000 students and more than 6,500 employees, in­clu­ding 330 professors. 5,800 of all students have an international background, which constitutes 19.5% of the total student body.

TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has a strong focus on re­search. The uni­ver­si­ty’s departments – e.g. mechanical engineering (with its emphasis on production and logistics), physics, biochemical and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, and education re­search – are well known for their outstanding re­search achievements both nationally and internationally.

Students at TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity can choose from classical subjects and in­no­va­ti­ve courses of study such as medical physics or degree programmes in spatial planning, statistics, and journalism. A particular focus is on teacher train­ing. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is one of only a few universities in Germany that offers professional teaching qualifications for all types of schools.

TU Dortmund University is part of the Uni­ver­sity Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr). Together with its partner universities, Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, the UA Ruhr is one of the largest and most powerful university alliances in Germany. The alliance is strong in international research and offers students the opportunity to participate in courses offered by all three universities and earn credits with minimal bureaucratic effort.

With more than 6,500 employees, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is one of Dort­mund’s largest employers and has helped drive the transformation of the city and the Ruhr region from Europe’s largest coal mining and steel production area into a high-tech and service location as well as a cultural metropolis.

Dortmund is located in the heart of Europe. It is the largest city in the Ruhr region and is home to the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer club. All of this contributes to the many advantages that will make studying in Dort­mund an unforgettable experience. Apart from destinations for football fans, there are many other places of interest to discover in Dort­mund and the Ruhr region.