Major Engineering & Health
The objective of this major is to prepare generalist engineers capable of putting their skills to work in the world of healthcare to design innovative systems in the field of biomechanics (prostheses, medical robotics, etc.), but also in the field of e-health (digital hospital, telemedicine, information systems, etc.).
In addition to a number of subjects that are designed to enable future engineers to familiarize themselves with the world of healthcare, you will be able to choose between the following two technical tracks to develop specialist skills:
- E-healthcare
- Biomechanics
Part of the courses are in English.
Course description
Year 4 involves a core curriculum to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the world of healthcare .
Compulsory modules :
- Tools for engineers
- The healthcare sector
- Understanding the human body
- Robotics & virtual reality
- MedTech
- Project
In Year 5, you will choose optional modules that will allow you to focus on biomechanics or e-health, depending on your personal interests and career objectives.
Compulsory modules :
- Healthcare regulations and engineering
- Medical equipment
- Technology in the hospital
- Proactivity & networking
- Project
Optional modules, 1 track to be chosen from :
- Biomechanics track
- E-healthcare track
It is also possible to replace one year of study with a double degree programme at one of EPF's partner universities (in France or abroad) to specialize in the world of research or industry.
Real-world projects to develop your employability
To develop their skills and expertise, students carry out long-term projects during their studies. These may be linked to laboratories, hospitals or business organizations.
Biomechanics
- Development of a child's prosthectic foot using 3D printing.
- Development of an active ankle exoskeleton to assist the physical recovery of post-stroke patients.
- Performance analysis of swimming movement with a single fin.
E-health
- Development of an application for monotoring the side effects of drugs.
- Design of a connected tool for monitoring running activity.
- Development of a connected orthosis for monitoring day-to-day re-education.
Practical details
Duration of studies : 2 years
Location : Paris-Cachan Campus
Tuition fees : 9,180 € / year
72 students per year
Careers & job opportunities
The sectors of activity covered by this major are hospitals, the various stakeholders involved in the patient's healthcare pathway, manufacturers and suppliers of medical and surgical equipment, medical equipment and medical robotics, as well as e-health and m-health start-ups.
- Biomedical engineer,
- Biostatistical engineer,
- Medical robotics engineer,
- Medical equipment design engineer,
- Support engineer,
- Research engineer,
- Hospital engineer.