Bachelor of Science

Chip Technologies for Medicine and Microsystems (CMM)

Dual

"The future is in the chip – and you shape it."

Campus Zweibrücken | Start: Winter Semester 2026/27

Technology that has a direct impact in practice. Combine study and career to develop innovative microsystems and medical chip technologies – practical, interdisciplinary, and in close cooperation with companies. The dual Bachelor's degree program CMM combines engineering fundamentals with real-world professional experience and prepares you optimally for a career in the industry.

The dual degree program Chip Technologies for Medicine and Microsystems (CMM) stands for innovation, practical relevance, and future technologies. In this study model, you link theoretical knowledge from microsystems technology, electronics, and medical technology directly with practical experience within a company. You will work on real projects, get to know modern technologies, and build professional competencies at an early stage.

CMM Dual specifically prepares you for the requirements of the industry – from intelligent sensor systems to medical high-tech devices and applications in the semiconductor industry. Through the continuous alternation between university and company, you develop not only technical know-how but also practical experience, independence, and problem-solving skills – ideal prerequisites for a direct career entry.

Why Study Chip Technologies for Medicine and Microsystems at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences?

In only six semesters to a bachelor’s degree with 180 ECTS – combined with valuable practical experience.

The dual degree program CMM dual combines university studies with practical work in a company and optimally prepares you for career entry. Good reasons for dual studies:

  • Close integration of theory and practice through partner companies.
  • Early involvement in real projects and work processes.
  • Possibility of payment (remuneration) by the company.
  • Valuable professional experience even before graduation.
  • Excellent chances of being hired after completion of studies.
  • Building a strong professional network.

Overview

Degree
Bachelor of Science

Study Type
Grundständiger Studiengang, Präsenzstudium

Study Model
Praxisintegriert

Campus
Zweibrücken

Faculty
Computer Sciences and Microsystems Technology

Normal period
6 Semester

Requirements
Allgemeine Hochschulreife oder Fachhochschulreife oder eine als gleichwertig anerkannte Vorbildung
Vertrag mit Unternehmen

Pre Placement
nicht erforderlich

Start Informations
Wintersemester

Teaching Language
Deutsch und Englisch

Accreditation
Hochschule Kaiserslautern

Your Contact Person for the Degree Program

Career Perspectives

Graduates of the CMM degree program possess interdisciplinary skills at the interface of microsystems technology, electronics, and medical technology. This opens up diverse career opportunities in innovative and future-oriented industries.

Typical fields of application are:

  • Microsystems and semiconductor industry
  • Medical technology and diagnostics
  • Sensor technology and chip development
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Quality management and production

Furthermore, the degree program provides an excellent foundation for a subsequent Master's degree or a scientific career.

CMM qualifies you for the key technologies of tomorrow – from smart sensor systems to medical high-tech applications.

Further Information on the Degree Program

The CMM Dual Bachelor's degree program combines engineering sciences with life sciences and medical technology. Students acquire in-depth knowledge in microsystems technology, electronics, as well as bio- and materials sciences. Through the close integration of theory and practice, they are optimally prepared for innovative activities in industry, research, and development.

 

The degree program provides a solid engineering education with a foundation in natural sciences and practice-oriented applications. The study content is divided into the following module groups: Introduction to the field, Electrical Engineering, Physics and Chemistry, Construction, Materials and Manufacturing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Specialization subjects (Medical Technology or Microsystems Technology), as well as elective subjects and integration modules. The goal is to enable students to systematically analyze technical problems and develop application-oriented solutions.

 

After graduation:

  • Graduates are able to design, develop, and characterize microsystems and medical technology components; select and apply techniques and tools in a problem-oriented manner, and formulate solution approaches—both independently and within interdisciplinary expert teams.
  • They acquire further methodological competencies, such as in planning and organization through project work, as well as in scientific research through the Bachelor's thesis.
  • They can interact constructively in interdisciplinary teams and with individuals of different cultural backgrounds, and conduct conversations at an appropriate linguistic level in both German and English.

During the activities in the company:

  • Students acquire practical and theoretical knowledge, e.g., in medical technology or microsystems technology.
  • They develop soft skills such as communication, project and time management, as well as self-discipline; the scope of these competencies varies depending on the company and work environment.

Graduates are professionally and methodologically qualified to work as engineers and scientists in interdisciplinary fields of application and gain access to a scientific career path (Master of Science, Doctorate/PhD).

 

  • Fundamental theoretical and practical training in natural sciences and technology.
  • Internships in high-tech laboratories of the university, companies, and research institutions.
  • Participation in ongoing projects on current research topics.
  • Opportunity for a semester abroad, for example in Belgium, Finland, Spain, or the USA.

FAQ:

Regarding the recognition of content from vocational training for your studies, achievements earned outside of the higher education sector can be credited toward your degree under certain conditions.

It is important to inform yourself in good time and use the module handbook to check whether your existing competencies meet the requirements of the study modules.

Subsequently, you should contact the responsible Examination Office with your supporting documents, which will then verify if and to what extent recognition is possible.

More information can be found here: Anerkennung von Leistungen - Hochschule Kaiserslautern

Yes, the recognition of compatible examination and study achievements is possible.

 

No.

 

On our website, under "General Information", you will find the "Module Handbook" and the "Study Curriculum Plan."

 

Apply to a company that interests you. You can look for job advertisements or apply spontaneously (proactive application).

A database with vacant positions for dual students is available at the university's website.

Unternehmensdatenbank - Hochschule Kaiserslautern

Note: A contract with a company must be available for enrolment in a dual degree program.

C1.

 

Yes.

At the following link, you will find all information regarding Master's degree programs in the Department of Computer Science and Microsystems Technology: Studiengänge - Hochschule Kaiserslautern

Zweibrücken.

 

Yes, you can find all information about the math preparatory course for the CMM degree program at the following link: Mathevorkurs (IMST) - Hochschule Kaiserslautern

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