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Master of Assistive Technology Engineering

California State University, Northridge

Northridge, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

Online cohort master's on engineering for assistive technology.

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Assistive Technology Engineering. Apply skills related to Online cohort programme of 33 units
Courses include functional biology and biomaterials
human characteristics and usability. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Engineering Technologist
Project Engineer
Technical Consultant
Design Analyst

Curriculum

Online cohort programme of 33 units. Courses include functional biology and biomaterials
human characteristics and usability
applied biomechanics and motor control
instrumentation and measurement
robotic applications
software development
product design and augmentative and alternative communication. Culminating experience is a graduate project with a final oral defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

Accredited bachelor's in engineering
Computer science or physical/biological sciences with a 2.5 GPA
Relevant assistive technology experience considered
Additional academic criteria: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or last 60 semester units)
Programmes may set higher.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor-equivalent degree from a regionally accredited/recognised institution in good standing, programme prerequisites, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement, one programme per term

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale)
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Financial Support Statement
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Assistive Technology Engineering admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,405 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Online
Faculty or school	Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department	Assistive Technology Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Assistive Technology Engineering. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.