Why choose Health and Welfare Technology?

Do you want to help develop the technological solutions of the future that can improve health and welfare? Through technology, this programme allows you to help people and improve quality of life for people of all ages who are affected by illness or have a disability.

You work on developing intelligent technology based on the needs and wishes of both citizens and healthcare professionals. You will typically work with technologies in medical devices for the hospital sector, for prevention, diagnostics, telemedicine, rehabilitation and care. The programme was formerly called Welfare Technology.

What will you learn?

You gain a broad range of competences that enable you to develop welfare technology solutions, acquire new knowledge, develop new ideas by talking to users, examine procedures and workflows, and work professionally and across disciplines on projects.

You gain knowledge in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, user interaction, user-driven product development, mathematics, mechanics, sensor electronics, data collection, data analysis, artificial intelligence and programming.

You can work with robots and automatic systems for rehabilitation, assistance and fitness, IT solutions for health data, telemedicine and care, everyday apps, medical treatment equipment and equipment for home care.

Teaching format

The programme consists of a combination of theoretical courses and practical project work. Each semester is based on a main theme, which frames the semester’s theory and project work.

The Bachelor’s programme takes three years. The main themes are: When People and Technology Meet, Movement, Dynamic Systems, User Interaction, Experts in Transformative Teams and Bachelor Project. After the Bachelor’s programme, you can take the Master’s programme and specialise in either RoboMedic or Health IT.

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