BioMechatronics
Studien- und Prüfungsordnung vom 22.12.2022
BioMechatronics deals with the analysis, design and optimisation of mechatronic products by applying knowledge of the living nature. From the engineer's point of view, this biologically inspired approach is an extension of their repertoire of methods. Ideas can come from biology, medicine or even psychology. BioMechatronics thus takes up partial aspects of bionics. Biomechatronic systems are characterised by the fact that they perceive their environment and can act resource-efficiently within it. A key feature is their ability to adapt to both changing and new tasks and environments. Such systems are particularly relevant in the fields of automation technology and robotics. The knowledge that students are taught in areas such as neurobionics, biorobotics and biomechanics, together with various aspects of systems engineering and embedded systems, opens up a wide range of possible applications from automation technology and robotics to medical technology and basic research, e.g. in the field of motion analysis. Moving systems are thus an important rallying point in BioMechatronics. The degree programme is aimed at students who are looking for a career that is close to research and who are attracted to work on problems from engineering sciences with methods from biology, computer science and mathematics. The German-language Master's degree programme in BioMechatronics is jointly offered by the University of Bielefeld and the Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) and is unique in Germany in terms of both content and organisation.
The courses
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Formalities / Important information
Course start
Length and scope of studies
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 4 semesters.
The studies BioMechatronics comprise 120 credit points.
Access requirements
Access requirements
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the examination and study regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the examination and study regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on required language skills
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
Application for the Winter Semester:
The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline. If you are already enrolled at Bielefeld University, you need to apply for a change of degree programme.
You can find more detailed information on the application process as well as information on the enrolment procedure on the pages of the Student Office.
Application for the Summer semester:
The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply online to the Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) Registrar’s and Examination Office by 15 January for the approval procedure.
As soon as you receive a positive response, you can enrol or change your programme within the set deadline. Further information and instructions on the application procedure can be obtained from the Registrar’s and Examination Office at Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI).
Further links
Further links
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics with the courses offered
Faculty of Technology with the courses offered
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Die Angaben zu Zulassungsbeschränkungen / Numerus clausus beziehen sich auf die Bewerbung zum Wintersemester 2024/25 und Sommersemester 2025. Informationen zu NC Werten aus früheren Jahren finden Sie auf dieser Seite.
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Show all course versions List of modules (study content) Programme of lectures (eKVV) Studien- und Prüfungsordnung (PDF)All contact persons for the subject:
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