Overview

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies programme at the University College London (UCL) is delivered by the Aspire Create team, which is engineering the next generation of these technologies, in partnership with clinicians at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

Why study this degree at UCL?

Rehabilitation engineering promises to revolutionise the way patients regain their independence. Complementary to drugs and surgery, this unique MSc focuses on how state-of-the-art technologies can be developed and translated into clinical practice.

You will tackle real problems, faced by people with complex and challenging medical conditions, such as spinal cord injuries and stroke.

There are plenty of networking opportunities throughout the programme, which is run by internationally renowned UCL academics, in conjunction with clinicians at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital; assistive technology specialists from the Aspire charity; and our industrial research partners.

What this course will give you

This Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.

In-depth understanding of how state-of-the-art technologies can be developed and translated into clinical practice.
The knowledge needed to tackle real problems faced by people with complex and challenging medical conditions, such as spinal cord injuries and stroke.
Specialist theoretical knowledge with opportunities to put this into practice through research-based learning activities.
A highly interdisciplinary research focus that will give you experience of the academic, clinical and third sectors.
A programme run by internationally renowned University College London (UCL) academics, in conjunction with clinicians at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, assistive technology specialists from the Aspire charity, and our industrial research partners.
Networking opportunities throughout the course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Human-Machine Interfaces
Managing Innovation and Technology
Inclusive Design and Environments
Health Economics
Economic Evaluation in Health Care
Medical Electronics and Control
Medical Electronics and Neural Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Prospective students should have a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science (including Medicine), Engineering, Computer Science or Physics; an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; or sufficient relevant professional experience.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18400 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Why study this degree at UCL?

What this course will give you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Living costs

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