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University of Glasgow: Medical Devices Engineering
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Engineering |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The MSc in Medical Devices Engineering is aimed at students who have undergraduate degrees in various branches of engineering and wish to apply their background knowledge and skills to the development of medical devices. The programme is interdisciplinary bringing in and developing both engineering knowledge and the biomedical applications of this knowledge. The programme will equip graduates for immediate employment within the biomedical engineering sector, both in the UK and internationally. Device regulatory aspects and biomedical ethics will be taught as underpinnings to the engineering and biomedical elements.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840.
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Biomedical Engineering is the newest division of the School of Engineering, bringing together our long-standing expertise. Research covers four themes: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Bionanotechnology, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biosensors and Diagnostics.
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Biomedical Engineering has strong clinical links to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and local medical device industry.
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Experts from the NHS Medical Devices Unit are teaching Medical Devices regulations from a practitioner's perspective.
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Human factors and design are taught in collaboration with Design experts at the Glasgow School of Art.
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Students can access the world-leading James Watt Nanofabrication facilities through the optional Nanofabrication course.
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering (which Biomedical Engineering is part of in rankings) at Glasgow is ranked 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2025).
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The School has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
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This programme emphasises the engineering design aspects for medical devices. It provides biomedical engineering fundamentals and combines this with business practice and entrepreneurship as well as regulatory aspects. Students can specialise in different directions, including rehabilitation and signal processing, imaging and ultrasound, and computing and data processing.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc Medical Devices Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
You will undertake an individual MSc project working on a specific research area with one of the academics.
Core Courses BIOPHYSICS OF CELLS AND SYSTEMS M STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 3 SIGNAL PROCESSING OF BIOSIGNATURES M BIOSENSORS AND DIAGNOSTICS M ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BIOETHICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 4 HUMAN FACTORS (this course is taught at the Glasgow School of Art) MSC PROJECT
Optional Courses REHABILITATION ENGINEERING M DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING REAL TIME EMBEDDED PROGRAMMING CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (M) MOBILE HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (M) MICROSCOPY AND OPTICS M NANOFABRICATION SCAFFOLDS AND TISSUES M ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS ADVANCED ULTRASONICS ADVANCED IMAGING AND THERAPY M
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics, with modules in Engineering Maths and/or Maths at an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent. We may also accept degrees in Biology, Medicine, Life Science that include significant Mathematics or Engineering Mathematics modules. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) with an average grade of 2.1 or non-UK equivalent in core modules. Extensive relevant work experience may be considered in addition to academic content for those that do not meet the standard academic requirements. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The MSc in Medical Devices Engineering is aimed at students who have undergraduate degrees in various branches of engineering and wish to apply their background knowledge and skills to the development of medical devices. The programme is interdisciplinary bringing in and developing both engineering knowledge and the biomedical applications of this knowledge. The programme will equip graduates for immediate employment within the biomedical engineering sector, both in the UK and internationally. Device regulatory aspects and biomedical ethics will be taught as underpinnings to the engineering and biomedical elements.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840.
-
Biomedical Engineering is the newest division of the School of Engineering, bringing together our long-standing expertise. Research covers four themes: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Bionanotechnology, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biosensors and Diagnostics.
-
Biomedical Engineering has strong clinical links to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Medical device regulations for this MSc are taught by practitioners from the local NHS Medical Devices Unit.
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Students can access the world-leading James Watt Nanofabrication facilities through the optional Nanofabrication course.
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering (which Biomedical Engineering is part of in rankings) at Glasgow is ranked in the top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).
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The School has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
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Accreditation from IPEM, IMEchE and IET will be applied for following the first graduating cohort.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc Medical Devices Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
You will undertake an individual MSc project working on a specific research area with one of the academics.
Core Courses BIOPHYSICS OF CELLS AND SYSTEMS M STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 3 SIGNAL PROCESSING OF BIOSIGNATURES M BIOSENSORS AND DIAGNOSTICS M ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BIOETHICS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 4 HUMAN FACTORS (this course is taught at the Glasgow School of Art) MSC PROJECT
Optional Courses REHABILITATION ENGINEERING M DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING REAL TIME EMBEDDED PROGRAMMING CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (M) MOBILE HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (M) MICROSCOPY AND OPTICS M NANOFABRICATION TISSUE AND CELL ENGINEERING 4Y OPTION SCAFFOLDS AND TISSUES M ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS ADVANCED ULTRASONICS ADVANCED IMAGING AND THERAPY M
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contians the core modules: maths. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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