MSC Medical Engineering Design in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University

From CT scanners and X-ray/MRI equipment to pacemakers, defibrillators, stethoscopes, and even eyeglasses, biomedical engineering has transformed healthcare by saving lives and improving treatment outcomes for both patients and medical professionals. Our MSc program equips you for exciting careers in this innovative design field, where you'll create the next wave of revolutionary medical technologies. You'll have opportunities to engage in real-world projects and gain hands-on experience through optional internships. The program is directed by Professor Peter Ogrodnik, an inventor holding multiple patents and author of the seminal "Medical Device Design" textbook, now used globally in R&D departments.
The medical device market surpassed $335 billion globally in 2021, with increasing demand for innovative solutions addressing challenges like aging populations, pandemics, and rising chronic disease rates.

Our industry-aligned MSc leverages our international reputation in medical engineering and decades of medical device expertise. The program advances your design capabilities, providing crucial product development skills and professional problem-solving approaches throughout the entire design lifecycle.

In the strictly regulated MedTech sector, precision and safety are paramount - design flaws can endanger users and jeopardize commercial success. You'll master medical device design principles while learning the complete approval pathway from concept generation to market release.

You'll become proficient in navigating complex industry regulations while acquiring practical skills in medical device development. The curriculum also strengthens core engineering knowledge in areas like fluid dynamics, materials science, and mathematical modeling.

Learn from faculty with extensive product commercialization experience, including Course Director Professor Peter Ogrodnik, a renowned medical device expert with 20+ years of research experience. His groundbreaking work in fracture and spinal injury treatments has benefited thousands worldwide.

At the Guy Hilton Research Centre, you'll access specialized CAD, FEA, and CFD software, a fully-equipped testing lab, and proximity to a major trauma hospital.

Strong industry connections offer live project opportunities, and we encourage internships for practical experience. Past students have analyzed allergy trends, evaluated sustainable packaging, and optimized manufacturing processes.

The program develops both creative engineering skills and regulatory expertise, making graduates adaptable across industries - from general engineering to patent law, technical sales, or corporate finance.

The research training provides excellent PhD preparation and serves as a gateway to R&D careers in industry or academia.