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The Medical Devices Engineering programme of the University of Glasgow will equip graduates for immediate employment within the biomedical engineering sector, both in the UK and internationally. Device regulatory aspects and biomedical ethics will be taught as underpinnings to the engineering and biomedical elements.

The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840.

Biomedical Engineering is the newest division of the School of Engineering, bringing together our long-standing expertise. Research covers four themes: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Bionanotechnology, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biosensors and Diagnostics.

Biomedical Engineering has strong clinical links to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Medical device regulations for this MSc are taught by practitioners from the local NHS Medical Devices Unit.

Students can access the world-leading James Watt Nanofabrication facilities through the optional Nanofabrication course.
Career prospects
The programme will equip graduates for immediate employment within the biomedical engineering sector, both in the UK and internationally.
Device regulatory aspects and biomedical ethics will be taught as underpinnings to the engineering and biomedical elements. This will provide an excellent foundation for careers in regulatory roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biophysics of Cells and Systems

Statistics for Biomedical Engineering

Signal Processing of Biosignatures

Biosensors and Diagnostics

Entrepreneurship in Biomedical Engineering

Bioethics for Biomedical Engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00 , National

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First 2 rounds will be reviewed with no priority to anyone. Round1:1Oct-4Nov Round2:5Nov-16Dec Round3:17Dec-3Feb Round4:4Feb-24Mar Round5:25Mar-12May

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 101 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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59

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90

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General requirements

A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contians the core modules: maths

Applicants with a high 2.2 equivalent degree classification but 2:1 standard marks in core modules may be considered for entry

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

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Tuition Fee

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International

33450 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 33450 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12840 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12840 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

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