BScMedical Engineering and Physics
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Academic field | Medical Technology 12.8 (ISCED 7213) Medical physics (JACS F350) |
| Type | Bachelor, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4.5 years (271.5 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Professional Bachelor Degree in Medical Physics and Qualification of Medical Physical Technology Engineer) |
| Course code | AMCF0 |
| Accreditation | 29.05.2013 - 28.05.2019; Accreditation certificate No 53 |
| Tuition fee | €4,600 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Deposit | €500 one-time Refundable |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: |
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| Other requirements | Every student should pass the interview in the Representative office of Baltic Center or on Skype before receiving the final admission. More details will be provided during the application. |
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Overview
FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, TRANSPORT AND AERONAUTICS
Complicated medical technologies, new methods of diagnostics and therapy, computer based equipment and the networking of health care institutions need nowadays to be supported by highly qualified professional specialists.
The Bachelor study programme is designed to meet the future need for medical care to be provided through an efficient health care system, which makes use of state-of-the-art technical equipment in prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
In comparison to other international examples, the RTU programme isinterdisciplinary covering both medical engineering and medical physics disciplines.
The programme is delivered in cooperation with Riga Stradins University, the university preparing specialists in medicine.
Medical Engineering and Physics is a diverse and exciting programme that covers the research and analysis of many of the latest advances in medicine.
KEY FEATURES
Students work on defined projects covering the fundamentals of physical and mathematical simulation, medical engineering design, etc.,
30% of all study process is practical,
Specialisation courses in mechanics, prostheses, electronics, computer sciences, material science, etc.
Programme structure
A Compulsory study courses 86.0 / 129.0
Subject
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry for Engineers
Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics
Economics
Basics of Occupational Safety
Computer Studies (basic course)
Methods of Medical Statistics
General Metrology
Electrical Engineering and Electronics (Part 1)
Anatomy and Physiology
Basics of Physical and Mathematical Simulation
Introduction to Medical Engineering
Fundamentals of Medical Physics
Medical Informatics
Fundamentals of Law in Medicine
Fundamentals of Quality Control and Monitoring
Radiation Safety in Medicine
Physics of Medical Imaging
Mechatronics
Medical Instrumentation
Medical Equipment Design
Reliability of Medical Equipment
Physical Materials Science
Civil Defence
Basics of Communication
Sport Activity
Simulation of Physical Processes (Study Project)
Medical Equipment Design (Study Project)
Medical Equipment Manufacturing Technology (Study Project)
Methods of Medical Equipment Manufacturing
B Compulsory elective study courses 51.0 / 74.5
B1 Field-specific study course 45.0 / 67.5
Subject
Radiation Therapy Technologies
Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics
Cell and Microbiology
Machine Elements
Heat Study
Measurement Tools in Medicine
Electronics in Medicine
Analysis of Biological Signals
Spectroscopy Methods in Medicine
Computer Systems in Medicine
Theoretical Mechanics
Strenght of Materials
Basics of Biomaterials and Biomechanics
Engineering Mechanics
Digital Devices and Systems
Simulation and Analysis of Radio Electronic Circuits
Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuits
Microprocessor Technology
Computer Aided Control Systems in Medicine
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
Pattern Recognition and Image Processing Methods in Medicine
Graphical Fundamentals of Delphi
Basis of Biomaterial Technology
Functional Medical Implants
Health Care Organisation and Economics
Organization of Management at Enterprise
Organization of Small Business
Investment Economics
Physiological Measurement Equipment
Micro and Nanotechnologies
Multimedia Applications
B2 Humanities and social sciences study courses 2.0 / 4.0
Subject
General Sociology
Business Communication
B6 Languages 4.0 / 6.0
Subject
The English Language
The German Language
The French Language
C Free elective study courses 6.0 / 9.0
D Practical Placement 26.0 / 39.0
E Final examination 12.0 / 18.0
Subject
Bachelor Thesis
Engineering Design Project
Career opportunities
CAREER OPTIONS
A Medical Physics Technology Engineer works in medical institutions such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, health centres rehabilitation institutions, specialised centres, laboratories as well as medical equipment distributors.
Graduates work in the design, development, testing, control and maintenance of medical equipment, devices and instruments. In addition, they work in service, certification, monitoring, production, design and research companies.
