About Biomedical Engineering, Msc in University of Aberdeen

This programme has been designed to provide its graduates with the skills for rewarding careers in clinical engineering, medical device development and biomedical engineering research. This involves understanding the roles that biomedical engineering technologies play in transforming medicine and healthcare delivery. As well as studying core topics around medical devices and the modelling of biological systems, you will carry out an in-depth research project that will lead you into your chosen career. Delivered by experts in medical technologies from the Schools of Engineering, and Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, this programme offers a true interdisciplinary education in Biomedical Engineering.

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
• LAB WORK
• LECTURES
• PEER LEARNING
• RESEARCH
• SEMINARS
• TUTORIALS
• WORKSHOPS

Why Study Biomedical Engineering?

• This programme will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers spanning clinical engineering, design and development of medical devices, and the fundamental research shaping the future of this exciting field.
• The programme will give you a solid grounding in the core areas of engineering in medicine and biology, including human anatomy and biomechanics, physiological signals and their use in medical devices, and computer modelling for biomedical applications.
• Optional courses and an in-depth summer research project will allow you to pursue your own interests and career ambitions.
• You will be taught by leading experts from both Engineering and Medicine, and across campuses in both Old Aberdeen and at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
• The programme has been shaped by a multidisciplinary Programme Advisory Board and designed in line with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine Masters-level educational framework.

Careers

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen
• More information on the Careers and Employability Service

Academic qualification equivalents

• A score of 50 - 70% from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.2

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :     Overall - 6.5     with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL     :     Overall - 90      with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE          :     Overall - 62      with: Listening - 51; Reading - 54; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54

University of Aberdeen Highlights

University of Aberdeen Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance.

• The undergraduate arts fee starts from £17,200 and for sciences, it’s around £19,700.
• The postgraduate fee is variable and depends upon the degree chosen and discount of around 20% can be availed by Alumni of college
• For Undergraduate arts degree annual fee is of £ 17,200 which adds up for £68,800 and for engineering it is £19,700 and a total of £78,800.
• As per the calculation done by college the minimum cost of living in the U.K which covers all the basic expenses is around £1,000.

Aberdeen University Cost of Attendance

Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance. Details for 2021-2022 academic session are tabulated below: