About Biomedical Engineering (healthcare) Msc (eng) in University of Liverpool
The Biomedical Engineering (Healthcare Pathway) MSc is a programme for intercalating medical students and Life Science related, non-engineering graduates. The MSc provides students with a sound knowledge of the principles of the key sub-disciplines within biomedical engineering and develops skills vital to the role of engineering in Healthcare.
Biomedical engineers are vital to Healthcare
The scope of Biomedical Engineering in Healthcare encompasses many aspects and careers in:
- Developing Medical devices for diagnosis, treatment & rehabilitation
- Measurement, modelling, monitoring and simulation of human physiology and anatomy
- Tissue engineering and biomaterials
- Inventing & developing products for wellness & independent living.
Biomedical engineering components are found in a vast and ever increasing range of products; from Artificial organs, Biomaterials & regenerative engineering, Computer simulation for surgery and Image-guided robot surgery, to products for Independent living, Medical imaging, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedic implants, Tissue engineering and much more
Although most teaching is through traditional lectures and practical classes, active learning methodologies are being introduced to many postgraduate modules to enhance the learning experience.
Assessment will take place through written examinations and continuous learning exercises. Many of the modules require students to develop skills in independent learning.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with 20-Listening, Writing, Reading, 22-Speaking.
- PTE: 62 with minimum scores of 51 in each component.
University of Liverpool Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1881 |
Programs Offered |
400+ UG & PG |
International Students |
7700+ |
Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Online |
Academic Calendar |
Semester based |
Undergraduate Tuition Fee |
17,400 – 34,550 GBP |
Postgraduate Tuition Fee |
17,050 – 27,450 GBP |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships Available |
University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition |
17,400 – 34,550 |
17,050 – 27,450 |
Accommodation |
4,500 – 7,200 |
4,500 – 7,200 |
Travel (bus/trains/taxis) |
0 – 720 |
0 – 720 |
Food |
450 – 3,600 |
450 – 3,600 |
Mobile phone |
45 – 270 |
45 – 270 |
Leisure/entertainment |
270 – 1,800 |
270 – 1,800 |
Study costs (books, photocopying) |
90 - 180 |
90 – 180 |
Laundry |
0 - 180 |
0 – 180 |
Household bills |
0 - 720 |
0 – 720 |
Gym membership |
135 - 270 |
135 – 270 |
Total |
22,890 – 49,490 |
22,540 – 42,390 |