Biomedical Engineering

University of Greater Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Biomedical sciencesBiology

About this course

This multidisciplinary MSc in Biomedical Engineering aims to meet the industry’s need for professional engineers with the postgraduate knowledge and skills required to develop engineering solutions for medicine and biology. Taught at the University of Bolton’s School of Engineering, it’s an ideal choice if you’re an engineering or physical science graduate seeking to specialise in this exciting and rewarding industry.

The University of Bolton's MSc in Biomedical Engineering focuses on helping you gain the advanced knowledge, scientific and technical expertise, and research skills needed for a professional career in this diverse and rapidly developing field. Our dedicated staff will support you in developing the specialist engineering knowledge and skills required to address medical and biological problems in healthcare, rehabilitation and advanced materials.

We’ll support you as you extend your knowledge and understanding of the engineering and scientific principles that underpin biomedical engineering and explore emerging technological advancements in the field. We’ll focus on helping you gain the postgraduate-level research and critical thinking skills you’ll need to successfully apply your knowledge and understanding to contemporary problems in the industry. By enhancing your transferable skills, such as critical analysis, problem-solving, project management, decision-making, leadership and communication, we aim to help you maximise your employability ready for a successful career as a professional biomedical engineer.

Additionally, the course is designed to address all the competencies set out by the Engineering Council and UK-SPEC and support you in achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. So, if you’re an ambitious engineering or physical science graduate, this master’s degree should prove an excellent investment in your future.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bolton

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bolton

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 18 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Bolton

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2129 Engineering professionals
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3115 Quality assurance technicians
3111 Laboratory technicians
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bolton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Biomedical sciences, Biology