Biomedical Engineering MSc
1-2 years
Transform lives through innovation. This degree blends engineering with life sciences to prepare you for developing technologies to improve health and wellbeing. You’ll explore how engineering principles are revolutionising medicine, from smart prosthetics to advanced rehabilitation devices.
Course information
Taught by School of Engineering
Course description
Course description
Please note, this course is being advertised subject to approval.
Our MSc in Biomedical Engineering provides a comprehensive education in engineering technology, combined with essential life sciences knowledge to enable you to build innovative healthcare technology and medical devices.
You’ll work alongside researchers at the leading edge of biomedical engineering to solve key problems and remove barriers to innovative healthcare technology. You will have the opportunity to explore human anatomy and physiology, whilst learning about medical technology and rehabilitation devices and gaining an understanding of how innovators get these products to market.
You’ll specialise in system modelling and build expertise in biomaterials, wearable devices and prosthetics, covering machine learning algorithms for data analysis and biomechanics, all of which are essential to building innovative healthcare. Optional modules focus on leading-edge technologies for biomedical engineers. You will also have the opportunity to build a healthcare technology as an individual project and pursue the required aspects of bringing it to market.
The course includes the option of an industrial placement, a great opportunity to gain valuable industry experience.
Facilities
The School of Engineering has a dedicated human tracking and VR laboratory, a biomaterials laboratory and dedicated microscopy suites for materials analysis.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering subject.
2.2 Honours Degree (or equivalent) and other science discipline subjects considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2026
Tuition fees for 2026/27 are yet to be confirmed. As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started on similar courses in 2025/26 were:
- MA: £10,950
- MA with Industry: £10,950
An additional fee of £3,520 will be charged if a placement is secured.
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.
International Students
Starting in September 2026
Tuition fees for 2026/27 are yet to be confirmed. As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started on similar courses in 2025/26 were:
- MA: £23,650
- MA with Industry: £23,650
An additional fee of £3,520 will be charged if a placement is secured.
If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
This course prepares students for various graduate job destinations, underpinned by the portfolio of provisions through the programme, and modules. Graduates can embark on careers in a wide range of occupations in the MedTech/HealthTech sector in the UK and beyond.
In addition to technical knowledge, there is a significant emphasis on cultivating transferable skills throughout the course that are essential in any professional setting. These skills prove invaluable in an industry environment.
Graduates emerge with the capacity to work seamlessly in interdisciplinary environments, analysing challenges from multiple angles and devising innovative solutions.
Our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you, with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
Course structure
Core modules
Core modules
- Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing
- Life Sciences for Bioengineers
- Systems Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence Architectures
- Quantitative Research Methodology
- Healthcare Technology in Medicine
Plus your Individual Biomedical Engineering Project
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Option modules
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
- Neuromuscular Control and Rehabilitation
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Advanced Materials Characterisation Techniques
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester
You’ll benefit from direct links to our pioneering Biomedical Engineering Research Group (BERG), ensuring you gain cutting-edge knowledge in AI, biomaterials and regenerative medicine.
Leicester’s inclusive approach - bridging engineering and clinical practice - prepares you for a future-focused career, while actively addressing diversity and gender balance in engineering education.
Our unique partnership with Leicester’s renowned Medical School and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust offers you hands-on experience with real-world healthcare challenges, setting you apart in the fast-growing MedTech and HealthTech sectors.
Teaching and learning
Teaching on this course combines academic depth with practical, hands-on experience to prepare you for a career at the forefront of medical technology.
You’ll learn through a mix of lectures, interactive seminars and lab sessions where you’ll work directly with medical technologies, developing the skills to design and evaluate real-world healthcare solutions.
Specialist seminars led by clinicians and industry professionals will give you valuable insight into current medical challenges and innovations.
You’ll also have the opportunity for visits to medical technology companies, gaining exposure to real industry environments and cutting-edge applications.
Assessments are designed to reflect the diverse skill set needed in biomedical engineering. You’ll be evaluated through a combination of exams, practical design projects, poster presentations and a final dissertation. This major research project gives you the opportunity to work alongside our researchers to help develop novel medical technologies and solutions with real-world impact.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Biomedical Engineering | Qualification MSc | Duration 1 year, full-time | Start Dates September each year |
Availability
This course is being advertised subject to approval. |
| Course Biomedical Engineering with Industry | Qualification MSc | Duration 2 years, full-time | Start Dates September each year |
Availability
This course is being advertised subject to approval. |
