Medical Device Design and Entrepreneurship
Develop research and analytical skills towards a career in bioengineering or for further PHD study.
Develop research and analytical skills towards a career in bioengineering or for further PHD study
Get industry recognition with an accredited degree
Receive dedicated training in medical device entrepreneurship
Course key facts
Qualification
MRes
Duration
1 year
Start date
September 2025
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£18,500 Home
£42,900 Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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White City
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Minimum entry standard
2:1 in an Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematical, Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences subject
Course overview
Build your appreciation of biomedical engineering and enhance your entrepreneurial skills on this Master's course.
You'll develop research and analytical skills related to bioengineering before specialising in the area of medical device development.
You'll then examine the processes required to get a device to market, from concept to business planning and market emergence.
Much of the training is based around a year-long project aimed at developing a start-up business plan around a medical device concept.
This work will prepare you for further PhD study, or an innovative research career in bioengineering or business.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll take all of these core modules.
Core modules
Explore various aspects of medical device entrepreneurship, looking at case studies from start-ups, industry and investment firms to gain a sense of the process and challenges in developing your own business idea.
Discover the basics of python programming and statistical methods and understand the underlying concepts of statistics.
Choose from a wide range of modules examining key aspects of biomedical engineering and business.
Begin the background research and planning for your project.
Develop core skills and learn key concepts to plan, start and run a technology business in medical devices. You'll gain a critical understanding of fundraising and financial planning, contracts and law, and business negotiation, through lectures, case studies and practical workshops.
Learn essential skills to communicate your business ideas effectively in a variety of media, from traditional outlets to social media platforms. You'll learn about different audiences including angel investors, venture capital and grant-funding bodies, government and regulatory bodies, and the general public.
Professional accreditation
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This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Our course accreditations are renewed every five years; the current accreditation agreement covering the current academic year and onwards is provisional and subject to our satisfying the requirements of the accrediting Professional Engineering Institutes, which we expect to complete by the end of the Academic Year.
Teaching and assessment
Balance of teaching and learning
Key
- Lectures and tutorials
- Independent study
- Research project
- 8% Lectures and tutorials
- 21% Independent study
- 71% Research project
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures
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Study groups
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Tutorials
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Computing labs
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Presentations
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Virtual learning environment
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Guest lectures
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Independent study
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Flipped teaching
Balance of assessment
Key
- Coursework
- Exams
- Practical
- 45% Coursework
- 5% Exams
- 50% Practical
Assessment methods
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Coursework
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Written exams
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Oral presentations
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Written reports
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Dissertation
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Final thesis
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Practical training elements
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Poster presentations
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
2:1 in an Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematical, Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences subject.
How to apply
Apply online
You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.
Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Thursday 27 March 2025
We operate a staged admissions process with several application rounds throughout the year.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Application rounds
Round 1
- Applications open on Friday 27 September 2024
- Applications close on Thursday 16 January 2025
- Decision by Thursday 6 March 2025
Round 2
- Applications open on Friday 17 January 2025
- Applications close on Thursday 27 March 2025
- Decision by Thursday 1 May 2025
Round 3
- Applications open on Friday 28 March 2025
- Applications close on Thursday 15 May 2025
- Decision by Thursday 17 July 2025
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
Unless you are from an exempt nationality, you will need an ATAS certificate to obtain your visa and study this course.
Nationals from the following countries are exempt: Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, USA and EEA members.
Use this information when applying for an ATAS certificate to study this course:
- CAH code: CAH10-01-06
- Descriptor: bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
- Supervisor name: Professor Rylie Green
Get guidance and support for obtaining an ATAS certificate.
Fees and funding
Home fee
2025 entry
£18,500
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
The first of its kind in the UK, this MRes aims to enhance medical device development.
The extensive research project will prepare you for further study and research at PhD level.
Gain transferable skills relevant to a career in biomedical engineering or similar fields.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.
Medicine, healthcare and the medical device industry are just some of your options.
Other potential career paths could include research, teaching, start-ups, consultancy and finance.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7594 5146
- Email: be.pgadmissions@imperial.ac.uk
Course Director: Dr Sam Au
Visit the Department of Bioengineering website.
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