Overview

The Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering programme from the University College London (UCL) covers all forms of ionising and non-ionising radiation commonly used in medicine and applies it to the areas of imaging and treatment.

The programme involves a wide range of modules offered by the department as well as a research project.

Careers

Our graduates typically progress to work within academia, securing PhD positions upon completion.
They also go on to work in clinical science, the NHS and in industry.

Employability

Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering MRes gives students a good grounding in research skills training, focused on a specific topic.

Graduates will be ideally suited to enter PhD programmes in a variety of subject areas or enter professions requiring a postgraduate Master's qualification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiological Monitoring
Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation
Biomedical Ultrasound
MRI and Biomedical Optics
Computing in Medicine

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 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

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Physics View 139 other Masters in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper-second class UK Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other closely related discipline. Workplace knowledge and expertise are also considered.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18400 GBP / year

≈ 18400 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time UK: £9,200 International: £18,250

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.

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