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NTU’s MSc Medical Engineering is a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary programme designed to address both UK and global challenges in the healthcare and medical technology sectors. The course blends core engineering disciplines with biomedical innovation, preparing students to work at the interface of engineering and clinical applications. It draws heavily on the university’s research strength and partnerships with the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF), the SWIFT research group, and active collaborations with clinical and industry stakeholders.
With a focus on employability and real-world impact, students participate in hands-on projects involving surgical communities and healthtech start-ups, and have the opportunity to access advanced labs for AR/VR, robotics, bioprinting, and medical imaging.
Placement support and career-focused mentoring
Course Overview
Example Modules:
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
Fluid Dynamics in Physiology and Medical Devices
Medical Applications of Smart Materials
Medical Signal and Image Processing
Current Developments in Biomedical Engineering
Research Methods
Individual Industrial or Research Project (Capstone project with external collaboration)
Teaching & Assessment:
Learning Time: 27% taught sessions, 73% independent study
Assessment Breakdown: 50% coursework, 38% written exams, 12% practical exams
Teaching Methods: Lectures, workshops, seminars, case studies, lab work, presentations
Capstone Individual Industrial or Research Project in collaboration with external industry/clinical partners
Access to NTU’s Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) and SWIFT group
Opportunity to undertake a 1-year placement with industry mentoring and monitoring
Real-time exposure to surgical and clinical community projects
Support for entrepreneurial ventures via NTU’s Centre for Entrepreneurship
Graduates can pursue careers in medical device design, consultancy, regulation, and healthcare innovation
Strong pathway to PhD study or research careers
Designed to meet UK and global medical engineering needs
Supported by a dedicated placement and careers team
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each componentTOEFL: Overall score of 73 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 18 WritingYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Your personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Medical Device DesignHealthcare TechnologyClinical EngineeringResearchRegulatory AffairsBiomaterials EngineeringMedical ImagingRehabilitation EngineeringBiotechnologyPharmaceutical EngineeringTissue EngineeringNeuroengineeringHealthcare Consulting
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