MSc Biomedical Engineering

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Keele University

Program Overview

The MSc Medical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) at Keele University delivers a clinically-focused and multidisciplinary education, blending engineering, life sciences, and medicine to tackle complex healthcare challenges. Accredited by IPEM, the course provides a strong foundation in the design and development of medical devices and diagnostics with real-world applications through clinical visits and partnerships with local hospitals.

It is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds—including engineering, biosciences, medicine, and allied health disciplines—offering tailored conversion modules for those without prior experience in medical or engineering fields. The course integrates cutting-edge research in regenerative medicine and medical engineering, delivered at the state-of-the-art Guy Hilton Research Centre.

Course Overview

  • Core: Medical Equipment and Technology Services Management, Physiological Measurements, Medical Devices Design: Design Control Methodologies, Medical Devices Design: Design Control Methodologies, Biomedical Signal Processing and Analysing, Experimental Research Methodology, Project (Dissertation)

  • Optional: Stem Cells: Types, Characteristics and Applications, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics, Engineering for Medical Applications, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Biotechnology and Omics, Bioreactors and Growth Environments, Biomaterials, Cell Biomechanics, Nanomagnetics in Nanomedicine

Teaching & Learning:

  • Delivered through lectures, tutorials, lab practicals, seminars, group and individual projects, and clinical visits

  • Assessment via coursework, lab-based assignments, presentations, and a final dissertation

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Clinical visits providing direct exposure to hospital environments and patient care technologies

  • Opportunities to work on research linked to regenerative medicine and medical device innovation

  • Specialist seminars and collaborative projects with healthcare professionals

  • Access to Keele’s advanced diagnostics, biomedical imaging, and manufacturing labs

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Graduates are well-prepared for roles in clinical engineering, medical technology innovation, and hospital technology management

  • Provides a solid foundation for PhD study or specialist professional training

  • Strong employability outcomes across healthcare, academia, and biomedical industries

  • Flexible entry with support for students transitioning from non-engineering disciplines

Program Key Stats

£17,700
£ 29

Sept Intake : 14th JanJan Intake : 14th May


Eligibility Criteria


150
149
588
6.5
2:2
1200
28

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Bioengineer
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Clinical engineer
  • Design support officer
  • Development engineer
  • Manufacturing specialist
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Medical design engineer
  • Product developer
  • Product design engineer
  • Research scientist
  • Sales representative (medical technology)
  • Scientist
  • Senior Scientist (R&D)
  • Technician

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