MSc Biomedical Engineering at University of Edinburgh

A one-year MSc taught through a collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh. It builds on engineering and physical science knowledge towards applied biomedical engineering, covering integrated medical devices, design and manufacture, biosensing and biofabrication.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months (full-time)  |  Intake: September 2027 (on campus)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students specialise in one of two streams: bioelectronics (Lab-on-Chip technologies, sensors and instrumentation, bioelectronics and biosensors, design and use of bioelectrodes; taught at Edinburgh) or biomedical manufacturing (technologies for biosystems, biofabrication, regulatory frameworks for medical devices; taught at Heriot-Watt). The programme ends with a dissertation in the chosen stream.

Career pathways

Relevant industries include biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology (including biomanufacturing and bioelectronics), medical devices manufacturing and health informatics. Graduates may also progress to a PhD.

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