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Biomedical Engineering (Conversion) at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This MSc is designed for graduates of science disciplines who wish to pursue a career in bioengineering. Learn to use methods and techniques developed in traditional engineering fields, and adapt them to address challenges in healthcare diagnosis and treatment. Our comprehensive programme covers the fundamentals of biomedical engineering, before allowing you to specialise in key areas. Programme highlights:

  • Prepare for a high-level career in biomedical engineering.
  • Get involved in internationally leading bioengineering research at a top UK university.
  • Work in our state-of-the-art facilities and on-site research centres.
  • Professionally accredited by IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) and IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers).
What you'll study: This programme aims to provide you with the skills necessary for a career in biomedical engineering. You’ll take a compulsory module on biomedical engineering in urology, covering surgical instrumentation, imaging and diagnostics, tissue engineering, catheters, pads and implantable devices and materials. This will be followed by a compulsory module on ethics and regulatory affairs. The rest of your programme is determined by the specialism you choose. You'll have the option to choose modules in areas such as electronics, medical robotics, nanotechnology and nanomedicine, sensors and clinical measurements and more. Your research project forms a major part of your degree. It provides you with an excellent opportunity to take part in internationally-leading research within the School of Engineering and Materials Science, using our excellent facilities.

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

International applicants

Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a science or Mathematics subject, or equivalent. Each application is individually assessed; you are recommended to contact us for guidance in specific cases. IELTS 6.5 is required.

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student. You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website by clicking the apply link, or navigate here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/

Sponsorship information

Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships

Biomedical Engineering (Conversion) at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS