Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
50, Singapore
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SGD 51,012 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* November of preceding year - January of intake year
** inclusive of 9% GST
A postgraduate coursework-based programme that provide graduate students and working adults with conversion or training courses to get into the biomedical engineering sector. The programme targets to impart personnels with advanced training to equip them with necessary skill set to join the industry as potential leaders in the biomedical engineering sector.
Prepare for careers in manufacturing industries like:
- biomedical instrument development
- regulatory bodies and health care industries
- medical device regulation and quality assurance jobs
- pharmaceutical companies (Examples: Illumina, Cytiva, Pfizer, Lonza, Baxter, Novartis, etc.)
With these credentials, degree holders can pursue many fast-growing careers. Career options including bioinstrumentation and bionics, biomechanics, medical devices, rehabilitation engineering, system physiology, cell and tissue engineering, medical imaging technologies, diagnostics, & etc.
Programme Structure & Duration
| Study Type | Minimum Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time Study | 2 years (6 Trimester) | 4 years (12 Trimester) |
| Full-time Study | 1 year (3 Trimester) | 2 years (6 Trimester) |
*No bridging course
Total Graduation Requirement: 30 AUs minimum
- (10 courses: 4 core and 6 electives)
- A minimum CGPA of 2.5
Core Courses
- Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
- Advanced Medical Devices and Systems
- 3D Printing for Biomedical Applications
General Elective Courses
- Engineering in Mechanobiology
- Biomedical Entrepreneurship
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Professional Internship
- MSc Research I
- MSc Research II
- Data Analytics for Biomedical Applications
Non-Compulsory Courses (Non-Credit Bearing)
- Academic Communications
- Laboratory Rotation
Bioanalytical and Diagnostic Technology Specialization
(Prescribed Elective Courses – all courses required)
- Introduction to Project Management for the Biomedical Sector
- Biomedical Device Regulatory Systems
- Microfluidics and Lab-on-Chip for Chemical and Biomedical Applications
- In Vitro Diagnostics and Bionanotechnology
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering Specialization
(Prescribed Elective Courses – all courses required)
- Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine
- Genome Technologies
- Advanced Analytical and Manufacturing Techniques in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Sustainable Pharmaceutical Technology