Course summary

Accredited by the Institute for Physics and Engineering in Medicine, our MSc develops expertise to use engineering to create platforms including novel equipment, computer systems or software to facilitate improved patient care through enhanced diagnoses, monitoring, treatment and manufacturing. With a strong clinical focus you’ll see medical technology in action at University Hospital and access state-of-the-art equipment, including newly-developed diagnostics, advanced imaging and manufacturing facilities, in the research centre. You’ll also have access to leading bio and medical engineering experts, such as the author of Medical Device Design used by R&D departments worldwide. Why study this course?

• 80% of our research was classified as world leading or internationally excellent, Research Excellence Framework, 2021

• Top 20 in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Complete University Guide 2022).

• Graduates go on to clinical engineering in hospitals, managing medical equipment, to industrial roles in R&D, technical sales and support, or on to further study

• Outstanding facilities at the Guy Hilton Research Centre in Hartshill, with additional laboratories and facilities at three main NHS hospitals.

• Keele is ranked top 5 in England for Medicine (Times Good University Guide 2022)