Design for Medical Technologies
MSc
The MSc Design for Medical Technologies is aimed at providing the key knowledge and experience to allow you to pursue a career in bioengineering, healthcare or biotechnology. The course will expose you to the leading edge of modern medical and surgical technologies, as well as exploring the role of entrepreneurship, business development and intellectual property exploitation.
Closing date: For entry Sept 2012, apply before 15th Aug 2012 (if you need a visa to study in the UK)
Why study Design for Medical Technologies at Dundee?
The unique environments of medicine and biotechnology offer exacting challenges in the design of high technology products for use in these fields. Engineers and product designers involved in the development of new biomedical instrumentation, surgical tools or biotechnology products must understand the constrictions placed on them by this environment. As a result, bioengineering has been established as the fusion of engineering and ergonomics with a deep understanding of medical science.
Benefits of the programme include:
- Knowledge and understanding of medical and surgical engineering and technology
- Skills in research methods, communications, teamwork and management
- Appreciation of entrepreneurship and the global 'Medtech' industry
- Participation in research activities of world renowned research groups
- Preparation for careers in industry, academia and commerce
What's so good about Design for Medical Technologies at Dundee?
The University of Dundee is one of the top UK universities, with a powerful research reputation, particularly in the medical and biomedical sciences. It has previously been named Scottish University of the Year and short-listed for the Sunday Times UK University of the year.
The Mechanical Engineering group has a high international research standing with expertise in medical instrumentation, signal processing, biomaterials, tissue engineering, advanced design in minimally invasive surgery and rehabilitation engineering.
Links and research partnerships
We have extensive links and research partnerships with clinicians at Ninewells Hospital (largest teaching hospital in Europe) and with world renowned scientists from the University's College of Life Sciences.
The new Institute of Medical Science and Technology (IMSaT) at the University has been established as a multidisciplinary research 'hothouse' which seeks to commercialise and exploit advanced medical technologies leading to business opportunities.
Who should study this course?
For students with first degrees in an Engineering, Science, Technology or Design, the Design for Medical Technologies MSc offers an advanced qualification in this exciting and expanding sector, applying science and technology to the design of new surgical instruments, analytical equipment, implants and medical materials.
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Teaching & Assessment
This course is taught by staff in the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics.
The start date is September each year, and lasts for 12 months.
Careers
The MSc Design for Medical Technologies is aimed at providing the key knowledge and experience to allow you to pursue a career in bioengineering, healthcare or biotechnology. This opens up a vast range of opportunities for employment in these industries as a design, development or product engineer, research scientist, sales and marketing manager or Director of a start-up company. The programme also provides the ideal academic grounding to undertake a PhD degree leading to a career in academic research.
Entry Requirements
The normal entry requirement is an honours degree or equivalent qualification in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course (e.g. mechanical, biomedical, electrical or electronic engineering, physics or mathematics) or design graduates whose first degree contained an acceptable science or engineering element. Students with other academic backgrounds should contact the programme director to make further enquiries and to discuss their individual cases.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Fees and Funding
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Sources of Funding
Information about the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships can be found on the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships webpage.
Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
Apply online via UKPASS
Course Director
Dr Zhihong HuangMechanical Engineering & Mechantronics
School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 385477 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 385477 (from outside the UK)
Fax: 01382 385508 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385508 (from outside the UK)
Email: z.y.huang@dundee.ac.uk
Admissions Contact
Postgraduate AdmissionsAdmissions and Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK)
Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK)
Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk
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