MSc MedTech Innovation at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This 12-month MSc positions graduates at the intersection of healthcare, engineering and business, covering medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and digital health including AI-enabled software. It prepares students to take MedTech solutions from concept to market.

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

What you will study

Semester 1 covers Design and Concept Development for MedTech & AI, Evidence-Based Innovation for Unmet Healthcare Needs, Implementation of MedTech Solutions and Medical Ethics and Regulations. Semester 2 covers AI and Software as Medical Devices, Bridging the Multi-modal Data Gap in AI & MedTech, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for MedTech Solutions and Route to Market. Semester 3 is a 60-credit, 14-week MedTech Innovation Project.

Career pathways

Roles include innovation and digital health leads in NHS trusts, clinical advisers to MedTech companies and safety officers for digital health and software as a medical device, alongside regulatory and industry roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in engineering or life sciences; degrees in business and social care may be accepted with relevant work experience, and professionals such as clinicians, entrepreneurs and medical device or trial managers are welcome. 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 12,063 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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