Biomedical Engineering MSc

You will learn how to apply engineering principles and design methods. You will be able to create new techniques and instruments in medicine and surgery

School of Science and Engineering

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Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Full time
Duration
12 months
Location
Dundee City Campus

Are you curious about transforming medical challenges into solutions?

Biomedical engineering brings together engineering, medicine, and biology to solve healthcare problems. It’s a field that uses innovation and technology to make a difference in people’s lives. Biomedical engineers work on:

  • developing surgical tools and devices
  • improving medical instruments
  • creating new methods for medical imaging

Our Medical Engineering MSc allows you to learn from top engineers, scientists, and doctors. You’ll see how engineering is changing healthcare and improving lives. You’ll also get hands-on experience in clinical settings. This will include Ninewells Hospital, one of Europe’s leading teaching hospitals. There, you’ll work with medical professionals, study the human body, and see how your skills can make a real difference.

Increased employability skills

Our Biomedical Engineering Master’s course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this fast-growing field. Whether you want to work in research, industry, or the NHS, this course will prepare you for your future career.

Learning goes beyond the classroom. Alongside building strong knowledge in biomedical engineering, you’ll develop transferable skills.

You’ll also work with experts from different engineering and medical backgrounds. These real-world connections will help you understand the industry and inspire you to achieve your career goals.

Passionate teaching

You’ll learn from leading engineers, scientists, and clinicians in the UK. They will help you grow your skills and knowledge. You’ll have the freedom to explore areas of biomedical engineering that interest you the most.

You’ll also explore important topics in the industry, including:

  • the role of entrepreneurship
  • business development
  • how to protect intellectual property

This is your chance to gain the tools and experience you need to make an impact in the world of biomedical engineering.

Student community

Our academic staff build a supportive and welcoming learning environment. They work closely with you to meet your needs and help you succeed. In biomedical engineering, our small class sizes create a close-knit community.

This means staff can get to know you personally and understand your goals and challenges. They are always there to guide and support you in a way that suits you best. With this strong sense of community, you’ll feel connected to both staff and fellow students as you work together to reach your goals.

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“Keyhole surgery was pioneered in Dundee, so when it came to choosing where to study there was nowhere else I wanted to go. I was also attracted to the close relationship that the University has with Ninewells Hospital, as this provides valuable real-life hospital work experience which is essential to studying biomedical engineering.”

Xiaoxu Lei, Biomedical Engineering graduate

Rankings

1st in the UK for Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

2nd in the UK for Medical Technology and Biomedical Engineering

Complete University Guide 2025

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