Level: Master
Start date: Autumn 2025
City: Jönköping
Credits: 120 credits
Degree: Degree of Master (120 credits) with a major in Product Development specialisation Assistive Technology
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: Application is closed

The programme is conducted at School of Health and Welfare
Credits: 120 credits
Level: Master
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2025
Selection: JU Direct Application: Admission is done continuously. For those who apply through universityadmissons.se: Selection is based on previous academic merits. Ranking is made in descending order.
Requirements: The applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor degree or equivalent (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Application code: HJ-MU124
Degree: Degree of Master (120 credits) with a major in Product Development specialisation Assistive Technology
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 80000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 320000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Syllabus as PDF (Swedish)
Syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2025

Fundamentals in Assistive Technology, 7.5 credits

Introduction to Engineering Sciences - Bridging Course, 15 credits

Product Realisation, 7.5 credits


Spring 2026

Materials and Production Processes, 6 credits

Assistive Technology Design, 9 credits

Quality improvement in Health and Engineering, 7.5 credits

Innovation Project, 7.5 credits


Year 2


Autumn 2026

Co-production in Health and Welfare, 7.5 credits

Industrial placement, 9 credits

Management and Innovation in the Health Sector, 6 credits

Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice, 7.5 credits


Spring 2027

Master Thesis, 30 credits


The programme will provide knowledge and skills to work in a number of positions within the assistive technology sector, nationally and internationally. Potential areas of employment could include research and development departments of companies involved in the production of assistive technologies or production management for departments involved in the clinical provision of assistive technologies (including hospitals or private companies).

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