Overview

The rapidly developing and rewarding field of biomedical technology involves engineering, constructing and operating medical devices. Graduates can go on to work as engineers in the medical device industry, producing the next generation of devices such as prosthetics, through to specialists working in healthcare operating and maintaining equipment for diagnosis and treatment.

We also offer you introductory as well as specialist modules such as regulatory quality management (ISO 13485), biomaterials, biosensors. In the final term, you will complete an industrial placement and have the opportunity to work on industry relevant individual projects.

Job Prospects

Graduates of the Biomedical Technology offered at the Robert Gordon University would typically work as research and development engineers or design engineers in the medical device industry producing the next generation of devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, ECG systems and prosthetics, right through to specialists working in hospitals/the National Health Service (NHS) to operate and maintain sophisticated equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Graduates are required in four important sectors that includes:

The medical device and pharmaceutical industry
Hospital trusts (e.g. NHS)
Government and regulatory agencies (European Medicines Agency (EMA),Food and Drug Administration (FDA))
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality Assurance, Regulation and Medical Ethics

Biomaterials

Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control

Biosensors

Biomedical Technology Applications

Group Biomedical Technology Project

Socially Responsible Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Biotechnology View 208 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 Engineering, Science or equivalent degree in relevant subject.
A background in systems science, engineering, or physics is strongly recommended for entry to this MSc course.
Applicants with an HND with relevant industrial experience may be considered for entry. Prospective students with an HND and relevant industrial experience may be called for an interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19530 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5890 GBP / year

≈ 5890 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK and EU students: £6640

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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