MSc Biomedical Engineering
Course overview
The MSc Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee is a full-time 1-year course that gives students the chance to develop skills and knowledge in biomedical engineering and living systems, and to apply engineering principles and design methods for creating new instruments and techniques in medicine and surgery. Students will gain an understanding of how engineering, biology, and medicine intersect and see how innovation in medical devices and imaging can transform healthcare.
Modules such as Advanced Medical and Surgical Instrumentation, Biomechanical Systems, biomaterials, Introduction to Medical Sciences: Anatomy, and Biomaterials will be covered. It also emphasises areas such as entrepreneurship, business development, and intellectual property in the biomedical industry, giving a broader awareness of how engineering innovations are brought to market. Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, case studies, and practical sessions, and assessment will be done by a combination of written and practical coursework, examinations, presentations, and a research project. This course is 1st in the UK for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Entry requirements
Applicants with a Product or Industrial Design qualification may also be considered, depending on the engineering content of their degree qualification. Candidates may also apply if they are able to demonstrate appropriate professional experience.
Grade Requirements:
- To be considered for the MSc Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Dundee, applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent) in fields such as Biomedical, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve an IELTS Academic score with an overall of at least 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, and speaking 5.5 or an equivalent.
Scholarships
Al-Maktoum College Living Support Scholarship
Value - £3,000
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarship
Global Excellence Scholarship Postgraduate
Value - £8,000
Up to £8,000Vice Chancellor's East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, students of the MSc Biomedical Engineering from the University of Dundee may progress into careers such as:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Clinical Engineering Specialist
- Research and development Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Technologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee for international students starting in January 2026 is £27,900 per year. This represents a 5% increase from the tuition fee for the previous academic session.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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