MSc Biomedical Engineering (by Research and Thesis) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research master's degree offering cutting-edge projects across biomedical disciplines, for example AI-powered wearable sensors, AI algorithms for medical decision making and image analysis, and virtual reality care settings for people with dementia.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time; campus or distance learning (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An independent research project in biomedical engineering completed as a thesis, with participation in research seminars and workshops.

Career pathways

Programmes are developed with industrial organisations, preparing students for long-term careers in the discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 or higher honours degree, or an MSc with Merit or above, in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics or a related Engineering subject. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless on a distance or blended programme with no on-campus provision. International applicants: Good English (B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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