Loughborough University

What you'll study

This programme provides a mix of taught modules and a substantial research project. Core teaching covers biomechanics, biomaterials, medical imaging principles, physiological measurements, and biomedical instrumentation. You will also study quantitative and computational methods relevant to biomedical problems, such as modelling of physiological systems, signal and image processing, and data analysis.

Typical module themes include:

• Principles of biomedical engineering and medical device design
• Biomechanics and musculoskeletal systems
• Biomaterials and tissue engineering
• Medical imaging and image analysis
• Instrumentation, sensors and physiological measurement
• Computational modelling and data-driven methods
• Research methods, regulatory and ethical aspects of healthcare technology

The degree culminates in an independent research project or design-led dissertation working in campus facilities or in collaboration with external partners, allowing you to develop practical skills in experimental methods, device prototyping, or data analysis.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a good undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, biomedical science, or a closely related discipline. An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or the international equivalent is the typical benchmark; applicants with a lower second-class degree plus relevant professional or research experience may also be considered. A sound grounding in mathematics and statistics is important, and applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in quantitative subjects.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Candidates with professional experience in medical technology, clinical engineering, or research positions are welcome and can strengthen an application.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a wide range of roles across the medical technology and healthcare sectors. Typical destinations include design and development positions in medical device companies, clinical engineering roles within hospitals or healthcare trusts, regulatory and quality assurance roles, biomedical research posts, and consultancy. Many graduates also progress to PhD study or to entrepreneurship and start-up activity in medtech.

The programme develops practical laboratory skills, computational and modelling expertise, and an understanding of regulatory and ethical frameworks, all of which are valued by employers in industry, the NHS, research institutes and government agencies.

Why study at Loughborough University

Loughborough is well known for strong engineering provision combined with a campus environment that supports applied research and industry engagement. The biomedical engineering masters draws on the university's engineering expertise and multidisciplinary research strengths, giving students access to laboratory facilities, workshop and prototyping support, and computing resources for modelling and image analysis.

Students benefit from industry links and collaborative research projects with clinical and commercial partners, along with the university’s careers and enterprise services that support CV development, internships and networking. The programme emphasises hands-on learning and practical problem solving, preparing graduates to make an immediate contribution in healthcare technology and related sectors.