Our MSc Biomedical Innovation programme brings together talented students from a variety of backgrounds to focus on innovating new technologies that advance human health. Embedded within an exciting ecosystem spanning academia, hospitals and medical technology (MedTech), we develop innovators and entrepreneurs who have a real impact on society.

Building on our key strengths in data science, engineering, healthcare technologies, mathematical modelling and medicine, training will be provided in identifying unmet medical needs, inventing new solutions and implementing them in healthcare environments. This programme is designed to enable you to understand the needs of the healthcare sector and play an active role in the innovation of new health technologies to address these needs. You will develop the necessary skillset and benefit from training and mentorship to enable the innovation and adoption of new intelligent solutions.

This programme is ideally suited for prospective careers in the MedTech and biotechnology sectors, healthcare, and business innovation for individuals with undergraduate experience in engineering and physical sciences, biomedical and clinical sciences and/or business and management.

Why study this course?

• A unique environment - An unrivalled ecosystem combining academic, clinical and commercial excellence set in the heart of the youngest city in Europe.
• Exceptional education - Be part of a new era of healthcare innovation taught by our world-leading academics and researchers, as well as commercial partners, who will enable you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
• Interdisciplinary learning - We develop lean thinking in our students and enable interdisciplinary collaboration creating unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing.
• Transferable expertise - Our programme will develop transferable skills, enhancing your communication, interpersonal and time management capabilities.
• Excellent employability prospects - Benefit from a variety of career opportunities in the medical technology and biotechnology industry, research and development, or even establish your own start-up.

Entry Requirements

Our Standard Requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate Honours degree in health sciences, engineering, life sciences, biotechnology, information technology, computer and data sciences, mathematics, medicine, business or other relevant subjects.

Applicants who do not meet this requirement but who have relevant experience may be considered. Please get in touch with us to discuss your suitability prior to applying.

International students

Academic requirements

We accept a range of international qualifications - use the dropdown box below to select your country and see the equivalencies to the above UK requirements.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

If you are made an offer of a place to study and you do not already meet the language requirement, you have the option to enrol on our English for Academic Purposes Presessional course. If you successfully complete this, you will be able to fulfil the language requirement without needing to take a further qualification.

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
• Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Modules

Compulsory modules

• BioInnovation I: Research Methodologies and Practices of Needs-led BioInnovation (20 credits)
• Novel Medical Technology Assessment and Identifying the Need for Improved Medical Devices (20 credits)
• BioInnovation II: Ideation and Design methodologies for Translation from Idea to Impact (20 credits)
• Improving Quality and Patient Safety in novel medical technology use (20 credits)
• BioInnovation III: Project [Project and Dissertation/Report] (60 credits)

Optional modules

• Introduction to Healthcare Technologies (10 credits)
• Health Economics (10 credits)
• Advanced Biomaterials for Healthcare Technologies (10 credits)
• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing for healthcare applications (10 credits)
• Business and Strategy Development (10 credits)
• Principles of Health Technology Assessment (10 credits)
• Medical Devices (10 credits)
• Sensor systems in medicine (10 credits)

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The modules listed below are those currently intended for students starting in 2023. Please ensure you review these modules for updates before applying for this programme when applications open.

Postgraduate Loans for Masters students

As a UK resident, you can apply for a government loan for a postgraduate Master's study. This is a contribution towards the costs of study and whether the loan is used towards fees, maintenance or other costs will be at the discretion of the student.

Employability

We are creating a new generation of innovative professionals ready to be part of advancing modern cutting-edge healthcare.

This programme is ideally suited for prospective health technology professionals with undergraduate experience in one or more engineering and physical sciences, biomedical and clinical sciences or business and management.

Career pathways

• Become an innovator or entrepreneur and establish your own start-up.
• Research and development opportunities in medical technology and biotechnology industries.
• Undertake a higher degree or research projects.

University Careers Network

Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.

Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team sources exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge.

If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.