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Master of Biomedical Engineering in Healthcare

University of Liverpool

Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Biomedical engineering master's for intercalating medical students and life science graduates.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Biomedical Engineering in Healthcare. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules include structural biomaterials
Group engineering design
Cardiovascular physiology and mechanics
Musculoskeletal biomechanics
Tissue engineering
Materials processing and selection
Additive manufacturing
Ethics.

Career outcomes

Medical device and assistive technology design
Research and development
Engineering management and consultancy
NHS and healthcare providers
Employers such as 3D LifePrints
Fusion Implants and AstraZeneca
Further study (PhD)

Curriculum

Twelve-month MSc (Eng). Modules include structural biomaterials
Group engineering design
Cardiovascular physiology and mechanics
Musculoskeletal biomechanics
Tissue engineering
Materials processing and selection
Additive manufacturing
Ethics for bio-engineering
Technical writing
Enterprise studies and an individual project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor's degree
Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a similar non-UK institution
Some courses need a related subject
MBA needs about 3 years' management experience
International qualifications are checked against country-specific requirements on each course page.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor's degree, Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or equivalent from a similar non-UK institution, Some courses need a related subject, MBA needs about 3 years' management experience, International qualifications evaluated by Liverpool

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 125
PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificates
Personal Statement

How to apply

Check the course page entry requirements and the international deadline (23 August 2027 for September 2027 entry
18 December 2026 for January 2027 entry. Some ATAS courses and NHS-linked courses differ). Apply online through the University of Liverpool Application Portal. There is no application fee. Upload school and university transcripts with certified translations
degree certificates
English language evidence and a personal statement. Interview only where the course page says so. Accept the offer in the Postgraduate Application Tracker and pay the international deposit (minimum 2
000 GBP. 1
000 GBP if Pre-sessional English is needed).

Other costs

Tuition per year	£34,000 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Liverpool campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science and Engineering - School of Engineering
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Aug 2027
283 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.