Medical Devices
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
🇬🇧 Usually 12 months · September/October
Masters in Biomedical Engineering in the UK
Biomedical Engineering applies engineering to medicine: medical devices, biomaterials, imaging, biomechanics and regulatory pathways, usually with lab or clinical projects. Here is how studying it in the UK works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹71 lakh – ₹85 lakh
- Intakes: September/October
- Post-study work
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Masters in Biomedical Engineering in the UK: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Biomedical Engineering in the UK usually takes usually 12 months. On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹71 lakh – ₹85 lakh (Imperial) to ₹71 lakh – ₹85 lakh (Imperial). After graduating: graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
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Masters in Biomedical Engineering in the UK at a glance
- Duration
- Usually 12 months
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ £15,000 – £40,000 per year
- Living costs
- £1,529/month in London, £1,171/month elsewhere (visa funds, up to 9 months)
- Typical budget
- ₹25–45 lakh for a 1-year master's
- Intakes
- September/October, January/February, some May
- English tests
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
- Post-study work
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
Overview
Why study Biomedical Engineering in the UK?
Biomedical Engineering applies engineering to medicine: medical devices, biomaterials, imaging, biomechanics and regulatory pathways, usually with lab or clinical projects.
UK offers one-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low, globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements and graduate Route work visa after your degree.
Universities
Universities for Biomedical Engineering in the UK
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Biomedical Engineering specialisations
Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Medical Imaging
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Biomechanics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Neural Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Biomedical, Electronics, Mechanical or Instrumentation
- Bachelor's: B.Tech in Biotechnology (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Calculus and differential equations
- Prerequisite: Physics
- Prerequisite: Basic biology
- English: IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
Careers
Careers after Biomedical Engineering in the UK
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. UK offers one-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low. Typical roles afterwards include Biomedical Engineer, Medical Device R&D Engineer and Regulatory Affairs Specialist.
On our list: Imperial.
From ₹71 lakh – ₹85 lakh at Imperial up to ₹71 lakh – ₹85 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Biomedical, Electronics, Mechanical or Instrumentation and b.Tech in Biotechnology (some programs), with calculus and differential equations, physics and basic biology, plus IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university.
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study.
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