Master of Product Development – Specialisation in Assistive Technology (MASTech) for Engineers

The master's programme in product development, specialisation in assistive technology is a full-time, two-year master's programme (120 credits) which focuses on innovative product development and/or manufacturing of assistive devices for individuals with disabilities. The programme aims to provide students with knowledge and skills related to product development, design and manufacturing and is specifically targeted towards preparing graduates for a career within the assistive technology sector. The development of assistive technologies requires a unique combination of medical and engineering knowledge. As such, the program is run as a collaboration between the School of Health and Welfare and the School of Engineering and open to students with a degree, or equivalent, in prosthetics and orthotics or mechanical engineering. A fundamental principle of the programme is for students to have the opportunity to link theory to industrial practice. As such, students will be required to complete a number of projects addressing problems identified by industry partners, as well as completing an industrial placement. It is anticipated that graduates from this program will have competencies to take upon leading roles within the dynamic and rapidly growing assistive technology sector. They will possess skills to design and develop assistive technology products that appropriately meet the needs of the end user and contribute knowledge to improve efficiency and sustainability in product manufacturing processes.