MSc Biomedical Engineering at University of West London

Programme overview

If you want to contribute towards transforming medicine and social care, then our MSc Biomedical Engineering degree is for you. As well as playing a key role in our efforts to live healthier, longer and happier lives, technology improves diagnostics, treatments and management of many health problems. This Biomedical Engineering course will give you an opportunity to develop advanced specialist knowledge in these areas, combined with essential research skills.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest-growing engineering disciplines, and this Masters course will be a fundamental stepping stone into this amazing industry. There are numerous aspects of this branch of engineering because it overlaps significantly with other disciplines, such as Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering and, in particular, Information Technology. Modules include: Biosignals and Biosignal Processing; Machine Learning; Healthcare Technologies; Research Methods; Research process and developing a research proposal; Writing dissertation, managing references and using document tools; Mathematics of Signal Processing; Introduction to Genetics and Genomics; Data Management in Healthcare; Big Data Analytics.

Career pathways

There are many potential areas of employment open to Biomedical Engineering degree graduates, including digital health, consultancy and finance. You could also apply to advance your studies with an MPhil and PhD, either at UWL  or another institution. Job roles include: digital health; medical device industry (designing, developing and manufacturing); hospitals/Larger GP surgeries (technology and non-clinical services); healthcare start-ups; consultancy (technical, etc); finance (eg investments into healthcare services and products); teaching; research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (at least 2:2) in electrical/electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, or in a computing subject. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered, provided they can demonstrate significant, relevant work experience and the ability to benefit fully from the course. The key considerations for admissions in these cases will be focused on length of service in specified and relevant roles to the course, cogent motivations in line with a career plan and demonstration of transferable skills applicable to this course. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 6.5, with at least 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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