Overview

This Medical Technology, Innovation and Design course from University of Southampton is a 1-year interdisciplinary, project-based course brings together students from a variety of backgrounds to design new medical technologies based directly on clinical problems. Collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship are at the core of this course, alongside a strong understanding of global healthcare issues.

You will be based at the University Hospital Southampton and collaborate closely with colleagues at the University Science Park, working alongside the programme team, start-ups and medical technology entrepreneurs.

This Medical Technology, Innovation and Design course was developed in collaboration with global partners and is the only one of its kind in the UK. It includes 2 placements, one in the UK and the other abroad, providing students with experience in a range of clinical environments. Throughout these placements, students will work with clinical experts, business mentors and entrepreneurs, all while supported by the University of Southampton academic team.

What you will learn

The course is designed to build your knowledge and skills in several key areas, including:

identifying and solving healthcare challenges through technology

designing medical devices and systems that meet clinical and user needs

embedding principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work

applying responsible innovation practices to develop environmentally and socially sustainable solutions

understanding the clinical and organisational contexts of healthcare in the UK and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

developing business strategies to bring healthcare innovations to life

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Healthcare Innovation and Design

Principles and Practice of Global Healthcare for Medical Innovation

Responsible Business Development and MedTech Commercialisation

Responsible Innovation in Health Technology

UK Healthcare Innovation and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , International

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It is advised to apply early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Design View 99 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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76

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7

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General requirements

To apply for this master's in Medical Technology, Innovation and Design, you’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject, such as:

Engineering

Industrial design

Medicine, clinical practice or Allied Health Professionals (AHP)

Computer science

Biological or human sciences

Healthcare, global health, or social sciences

Business, innovation or entrepreneurship

In addition to your on-line application, we will ask you to submit a personal statement and a short video. You'll also need to submit 2 academic references.

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Tuition Fees

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31600 GBP / year

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19000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 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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