Overview

The rapidly developing and rewarding field of biomedical technology involves engineering, constructing and operating medical devices. Graduates can go on to work as engineers in the medical device industry, producing the next generation of devices such as prosthetics, through to specialists working in healthcare operating and maintaining equipment for diagnosis and treatment.

We also offer you introductory as well as specialist modules such as regulatory quality management (ISO 13485), biomaterials, biosensors. In the final term, you will complete an industrial placement and have the opportunity to work on industry relevant individual projects.

Job Prospects

Graduates of the Biomedical Technology offered at the Robert Gordon University would typically work as research and development engineers or design engineers in the medical device industry producing the next generation of devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, ECG systems and prosthetics, right through to specialists working in hospitals/the National Health Service (NHS) to operate and maintain sophisticated equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Graduates are required in four important sectors that includes:

The medical device and pharmaceutical industry
Hospital trusts (e.g. NHS)
Government and regulatory agencies (European Medicines Agency (EMA),Food and Drug Administration (FDA))
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality Assurance, Regulation and Medical Ethics

Biomaterials

Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control

Biosensors

Biomedical Technology Applications

Group Biomedical Technology Project

Socially Responsible Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Biotechnology View 102 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 Engineering, Science or equivalent degree in relevant subject.
A background in systems science, engineering, or physics is strongly recommended for entry to this MSc course.
Applicants with an HND with relevant industrial experience may be considered for entry. Prospective students with an HND and relevant industrial experience may be called for an interview.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18960 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18960 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

5720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5720 GBP per year during 12 months.

Rest of UK and EU students: £6640

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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