The objective of the PhD programme in medical technology is to provide academic competence and research skills in the development and testing of new technological methods, materials, and equipment for use in medical prevention, diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation.

The programme is intended for candidates with a research focus related to the discovery, development, and testing of new technology. The aim is to provide the student with qualified academic supervision in both technology and appropriate medical applications, as well as in relevant social and ethical issues related to medical technology.

Subject areas

NTNU has a variety of academic environments that offer PhD studies in medical technology. Relevant subject areas include imaging diagnostics and intervention support based on ultrasound, magnetic resonance, biotechnology, optical methods, bioinformatics, health informatics, and biomaterials, as well as social and ethical consequences related to medical technology.

Cross-faculty PhD programme and admission

The PhD programme in Medical Technology is one of NTNU’s cross-faculty PhD programmes. The host faculty is the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural Sciences (NV), Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (IE), the Faculty of Engineering (IV), and Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences (SU).
Applications for admission are submitted to the candidate’s department. It will be assessed by the PhD programme board for Medical Technology before admission is granted (or not) by the faculty the candidate is affiliated with.
The requirements for admission are described in the Regulations concerning the Philosphiae Doctor (PhD) degree at NTNU and, in any supplementary guidelines from the relevant faculty.