MSc in Virtual Ergonomics and Design

Do you think ergonomics and usage are important aspects when new products get their designs? Are you curious about how virtual tools can be used in the product realization process? Industrial ergonomics and design are aimed at future products and product developers.

About The Program

Ergonomics and user aspects are today an important part of the product realization process. The master program Virtual Ergonomics and Design gives you tools to use digital technology to evaluate ergonomics but also customize technology and information based on the user´s cognitive abilities and limitations.

The Focus of Your Studies

The program provides overall knowledge in the field of Virtual product realization, but also specific knowledge of how to integrate ergonomics and user aspects into the product realization process.

The first part of the education introduces the subject Industrial Ergonomics, including current research questions, and presents and discusses a number of industrial paradigms. This first part also deals with how computer-based tools like CAD and CAE are used and act as decision support systems in the product realization process.

The second term offers in-depth knowledge of ergonomics simulation and cognitive ergonomics and also provides the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to relevant problems in industry or research. The latter part of the program contains in-depth courses that study how people live and work with technology, and how tools and methods can be used to take into account the diversity that exists within different user groups.

At the same time, the student's leadership and evaluation skills are developed through courses in technical leadership, research methodology, and communication as well as sustainable development and innovation.

With the final degree project that runs throughout the last semester, and is done in collaboration with our research partners, you have the opportunity to showcase your advanced abilities and skills.

We are a modern and welcoming university, with first-class education and internationally competitive research, a place where we strive for the greatest accomplishments.

Ever since its inception in 1977, we have aimed for excellence. Every decision, every achievement has emerged from a focus on creating excellent and well-known educations and research specializations that make a difference to reality.

Education

We are a modern and welcoming university, with first-class education and internationally competitive research, a place where we strive for the greatest accomplishments. The University of Skövde offers a wide range of postgraduate studies and International Master's programs taught in English as well as three Bachelor's programs.

Research for Change

The researchers at the University of Skövde want to contribute to making changes. That is why our research efforts are carried out in tight collaboration with our community. Furthermore, the research has a clear connection to the education at the university.

Our aim is that the university's research should make a difference locally, nationally as well as internationally. The share of the research that receives external funds is 66% (2019), and our principal contributors are KK-stiftelsen (The Knowledge Foundation), the EU, the Region Västra Götaland, and private companies.

The University of Skövde has five research fields. Three of these are Systems Biology, Informatics, and Virtual Engineering. These three form the foundation for INFINIT. The university's joint theme of Digitalization for Sustainable Development should always be integrated into all research projects and environments to the greatest extent possible.