MSc Medical Devices Engineering at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary MSc is aimed at engineering graduates who want to apply their skills to the development of medical devices, combining engineering knowledge with its biomedical applications. It is accredited by IMechE and IPEM on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Biophysics of Cells and Systems, Statistics for Biomedical Engineering, Signal Processing of Biosignatures, Biosensors and Diagnostics, Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Engineering, Bioethics for Biomedical Engineering and Human Factors (taught at the Glasgow School of Art), plus an individual MSc project. Optional courses include Rehabilitation Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Microscopy and Optics, Nanofabrication and Ultrasound Technology and Applications.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for employment in the biomedical engineering sector in the UK and internationally, including regulatory roles; recent graduates have joined organisations such as Pfizer and Harvey Biomedical.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any engineering discipline, or physical sciences/mathematics with at least two credit-bearing modules in engineering mathematics and/or mathematics at an average grade of pass; degrees in biology, medicine or life science with significant mathematics may also be accepted. A 2.2 is exceptionally accepted with an average 2.1 in accepted modules, and extensive relevant work experience may be considered. The programme is not open to recent University of Glasgow MEng/BEng Biomedical Engineering graduates. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee; part-time rates are quoted per 20 credits and are not a programme total Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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