Course summary
Develop state-of-the-art knowledge and understanding of biomedical engineering at postgraduate level. This course is accredited by the IET, and IMechE and InstMC. More information is available on the School of Engineering website Course overview Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to medicine, biology and healthcare. Our course covers the development of methodologies and devices, applied to topics in healthcare technology and in advancing the state-of-the-art in the field. Core modules cover the fundamentals of biomedical engineering including biomedical imaging, biomechanics, medical devices and systems modelling. Optional modules allow you to specialise in an area of interest, for example signal processing, systems modelling or computational intelligence. You will also undertake an individual research project – an extensive experimental, theoretical, or computational study on a topic of your choice, guided by a research active academic supervisor. Previous project titles include: Development of a bicycle adapter for a finger amputee; Monitoring psychological stress and mental health status using biological signals; PKPD modelling to assess the effects of anti-cancer agents on tumour volume; 3D morphable face model for emotion recognition; A wearable device for monitoring blood pressure. Warwick School of Engineering has a unique systems approach to biomedical research and teaching. Teaching on this course is underpinned by research activities in biomechanics, biomaterials, systems biology and medicine, synthetic biology, computational intelligence in biomedical engineering, neural engineering, medical imaging, biomedical signal processing, healthcare technologies, telemedicine, medical sensors and diagnostics, and many other topics in biomedical engineering and biomedical science. This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Modules
Core modules
- Research and Professional Skills in Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Imaging
- Biomechanics
- Medical Device: Design, Maintenance and Assessment
- Biomedical Systems Modelling
- Individual Project
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering
- Systems Modelling and Control
Assessment method
You will experience a variety of assessment methods, and can expect to mostly sit (online or face-to-face) examinations and complete coursework assignments.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements A minimum 2:1 undergraduate UK honours degree or equivalent international qualification, in an engineering, physical sciences or mathematical subject. Please note that applicants will need post A2 Level (or equivalent) knowledge in Mathematics, covering topics such as linear algebra, calculus and analysis, and including differential equations. This could be gained through a mathematics module taken as part of an undergraduate course. It is expected that candidates have a good understanding of these topics at the start of their MSc studies. You can see how your current degree score or GPA equates to the British system in our Study pages in the equivalent scores table. We are willing to consider applications from students with lower qualifications on a case-by-case basis, particularly when the applicant can evidence relevant employment, practical experience or strong performance in undergraduate modules related to their proposed postgraduate course of study. To ensure you have the essential foundations for the course, and depending on your overall academic profile, we may require you to take a mathematical skills test. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements on our website. This course requires the following: - Band A - IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.