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MSc, PgDip, PgCert Biomedical Technology
at Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 18,230
Country Rank#94
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program 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.

Our course provides current biomedical technology knowledge and the understanding of its application within industry. 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.

This course is open to science and engineering graduates and those working within hospitals or related industry or who want to work in healthcare organisations, in the medical devices industry.

Course Content
Semester 1
- Quality Assurance, Regulation and Medical Ethics
- Biomaterials
- Biosensors
- Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control
Semester 2
- Biomedical Technology Applications
- Group Biomedical Technology Project
- Principles of Biomechanics and Instrumentation
Semester 3
- MSc Biomedical Technology Project and Industrial Placement
Entry Requirement
WHAT IS NEEDED FOR MSC BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY?
- 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.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

International Students
International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.
Fees & Scholarships
SCOTTISH STUDENTS
Year 1-£5,500

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Year 1- £18,230
Career Prospect
Graduates of the course 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))
- Universities

Cost Of Studying At Robert Gordon University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc, PgDip, PgCert Biomedical Technology at Robert Gordon University