Marta – Master's student in Health Technology

Meet Marta Guzmán, a current master’s student at the University of Turku and an UTU ambassador 2026-2027!

Hi! I’m Marta, from Spain, and I’m doing my Master’s in Health Technology at UTU. I did my first year at KTH in Stockholm, so I know how it feels to arrive somewhere new and start from scratch. Outside of uni, you’ll find me cooking, partying, playing tennis or walking by the river. And if there are Spanish tapas in the sun with friends, even better.

Marta's study experience

How is your study experience at UTU and what services/aspects have influenced that the most?

I’ve only been here for a month and half, but I’m already so happy! The university vibe is incredible, and everyone is so welcoming. I was really surprised by the number of study spots on campus and the many student cafeterias where you can have lunch with your friends for just €3.10!! I can't wait to see what is next to discover :)

To whom would you recommend your programme to?

I’d recommend it to anyone curious about how data and technology can improve healthcare.

What is your background and how did you end up choosing your programme?

I studied Biomedical Engineering in Madrid, and I did research on wearable sensors and biosignals. I also did an internship in medical device regulation in Boston. Along the way I realised that what I enjoyed most was working with health data and machine learning. This double degree let me combine both worlds, so I started in Stockholm and then moved to Turku for the health-focused part.

What have you found special in the study experience at UTU?

The courses here are very close to real health problems, like biosignals, wearables and healthcare machine learning. I also like how calm and friendly the atmosphere is. People are approachable and always willing to help, and that makes it easier to ask questions and learn.

What are your future career plans?

Next semester, I’d like to do an internship in digital health or applied data science, probably abroad. Long term, I want to use health data to find patterns and build tools that genuinely improve patients’ lives.

How do you balance your studies during your free time?

I try to keep a simple routine and plan my week, so I know when it’s time to study and when it’s time to switch off. Having hobbies helps a lot: painting, cooking or a walk by the river clear my head. And I always keep some time for friends, because a good dinner or a tennis match makes studying much easier the next day