Biomedical Engineering, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc in Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University equips you with the skills to apply engineering techniques to understand biomedical systems and develop innovative devices that interact with them. You will explore scales ranging from entire populations and the human body to cells and nanoparticles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of biomedical engineering challenges. The programme combines analytical and experimental approaches, giving you hands-on experience in data acquisition and advanced data analysis.
This practical training is complemented by theoretical learning, ensuring you can tackle real-world biomedical engineering problems with confidence. The MSc is ideal for graduates with a background in Biomedical Engineering and also serves as an excellent conversion course for those with degrees in other engineering or related disciplines. Whichever route you take, this programme prepares you for a rewarding career in life sciences, medical technology, or the healthcare sector.
Key highlights
- Applies engineering techniques to understand biomedical systems and develop devices
- Covers scales from populations and the human body to nanoparticles
- Hands-on experience in data acquisition and advanced data analysis
- Combines analytical and experimental approaches with theoretical learning
- Suitable as a conversion course for other engineering graduates
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2.
- Degree: 2nd class — to include Engineering; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Engineer
- Clinical Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Biomedical Data Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,100 per year | International: £23,350 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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