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Biomedical Engineering MSc

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Overview

Our Biomedical Engineering MSc is designed for both recent graduates and professionals with an engineering, medical or science background.\ You’ll apply engineering principles to solve real-world medical challenges, and develop tools that diagnose, treat, and improve lives.

The MSc has two streams, so you can specialise in your area of interest:

You'll study specialised modules according to your choice of stream. Some taught modules are common between the two streams.

Biomechanical stream

This stream will enable you to:

Biomaterials stream

This stream will enable you to:

View this video where Dr Oana Bretcanu discusses the modules in this stream.

Important information

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Your course and study experience - disclaimers and terms and conditions

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View our Academic experience page, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2025-26.

See our terms and conditions and student complaints information, which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.

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What you'll learn

The taught modules that are common across streams are:

Our common modules develop your knowledge and analytical skills to enable you to:

Please see our overview videos below for more info on the key modules you'll study:

More details for the taught modules in each stream are provided below.

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

The module information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

Biomechanical stream modules

Compulsory modules

Module overview videos

Watch overview videos of the key modules you’ll study:

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Stream modules

Compulsory modules

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching. Our Biomedical Engineering MSc is delivered by expert staff in the:

This offers a rich and diverse learning experience.

The course uses a blend of teaching methods, including:

You'll benefit from clinical and industry guest lectures. You'll have the opportunity to carry out research and development projects. With access to multi-million-pound state-of-the-art facilities, you'll work alongside active collaborations between the University and industry.

Each stream is 180 credits and runs for three semesters, from late September until August in the following year.

Our modules are taught in a block format to allow an immersive alignment of lab and tutorial sessions with the teaching.

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Additional assessment information

For your taught modules you'll be assessed by a mixture of written and oral examinations, reports and coursework.

The research project will be assessed through a written dissertation, submitted at the end of August and an oral presentation, held by the beginning of September.

MSc Project and Dissertation (Individual Project)

The School of Engineering has an international reputation for transformative engineering and technology research. You'll have the opportunity to be part of this research and development though your MSc project.

The project will be decided in Semester 1 and will primarily occur in semesters 2 and 3. You’ll join world class research groups and learn to combine and apply the skills, knowledge and understanding gained from the modules you've undertaken. Specifically, you’ll learn to develop the ability to:

Examples of research-led projects have included:

Student support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

Our staff

Dr Oana Bretcanu\ Degree Programme Director

Module leader: Biomaterials

Module leader: Introduction to Tissue Engineering

Module leader: Biomimetics

Areas of expertise:

Dr Elise Pegg

Module leader: Orthopaedic Engineering

Areas of expertise:

Dr. Jennifer Olsen

Module leader: Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements

Areas of expertise:

Dr Priscila Melo

Module leader: Biomedical Additive Manufacture and Biofabrication

Area of expertise:

Dr Alessia Noccaro

Module leader: Contemporary Case Studies in Biomedical Engineering

Area of expertise:

Dr. Adrian Oila

Module leader: Lifetime Prediction and Design for Reliability

Area of expertise:

Your development

Our Biomedical Engineering MSc is an interdisciplinary programme, combining science, engineering, and healthcare. You’ll:

The programme is shaped by the needs of clinicians, engineers, manufacturers, and regulators. You’ll graduate with the technical knowledge and transferable skills to make an impact in biomedical engineering and beyond.

Your future

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.\ \ You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.\ \ We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

Visit our Careers Service website

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Our degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

Facilities

You'll have access to a range of dedicated specialist facilities used for teaching and research in the School of Engineering and across campus to support your studies and enhance your learning experience.

Teaching facilities include:

Research facilities include:

These labs are used for training, course delivery and the manufacture of materials/components needed to support project work. There are also further labs in the medical school in which MSc projects have been developed.

You'll also have access to multiple networked computer clusters on campus with standard and specialist software. Some clusters have 24-hour access.

Finally, you'll benefit from the Philip Robinson library. The library has over one million books and journals, and over half a million e-books. The Philip Robinson Library is also home to Maths Aid and Writing Development Centre study support services.

Stephenson Building

The Stephenson Building is a £110 million investment in world-class education, research and collaboration across Engineering. It’s a place for future engineers, researchers and designers to collaborate and tackle global challenges, together.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

Qualification: MSc Full time
Home students Full time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £13,900
International students Full time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £30,050

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information.

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

Find out more about:

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Academic entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

Or related disciplines such as:

Relevant professional experience is desirable, although not essential.

We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience.

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Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course

How to apply

Before you start

Start Dates

The course starts in September.

Closing Dates

There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Specialised application information

You initially apply for the Biomedical Engineering MSc but choose a specialist stream upon registration.

Deposit

All International students

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register. You may also be subject to academic and English language qualification verification, confirmation of funds and credibility interviews.

International students who received an offer before 18 March 2026

International students Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who received an offer after 18 March 2026

All International students (excluding those from the markets above) who received an offer after 18 March 2026

Programme codes

Qualification: MSc Full time
Full time: 12 months Programme Code: 5204F

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If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages.

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