The Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering MSc programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the rapid evolving field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering, with a significant focus on research methods and design. Students will gain knowledge and experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics along with materials science and manufacturing. Translation of biomaterials from lab to bedside will also be covered including regulation, ethics and intellectual property (IP).
The Department has world-leading research in biomaterials and biomedical engineering with expertise in ocular, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal biomaterials and biomechanics, and antimicrobial biomaterials. This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in this rapidly evolving field benefitting from the experts and the state-of-the art facilities at the university. The course aims to supplement technical knowledge with practical lab skills and exposure along with developing skills and understanding required for successful research projects including planning, understanding and mitigating risks, and sustainability. There will be an opportunity to learn from industry leaders on routes to commercialisation and understanding intellectual property.
This course is designed for students who have a degree in an engineering or science discipline, who wish to embark on a career in biomaterials or biomedical engineering.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
| Optional modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WITH LASERS (MECH607) | 15 |
| ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS (MATS631) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
All teaching is on campus. Teaching is through lectures and tutorials with some group work.
The course is assessed through 2 taught modules which have a mix of coursework and exams, and a project dissertation (60 credits)
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All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
You will commence the programme with a range of specialist taught modules including in Structural Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. During the summer, you will develop skills in project planning, experimental design and literature surveys.
You will also learn about ethics, intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation in biomaterials research. At the end of the course you will do a substantial dissertation project.
Studying engineering at the University of Liverpool offers a wealth of expertise and support from the departments academic staff. Additionally, the university harbours huge resources in machinery and tooling that can be used in postgraduate projects. My project was made more enjoyable with friendly and helpful support, as well as access to resources that I needed to achieve my goals.
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This MSc in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering will provide you with a competitive advantage in the job market with the ability to address key challenges in industry and academia, with state-of-the-art training in biomaterials and bioengineering and enabling students to develop a range of transferable skills.
Our biomedical engineering graduates have gone on to a range of careers in industry and academia. Graduates have gone on to work for a range of companies in the biomedical engineering sector including Insight Surgery, Medacta International, Lombard Medical and Abbott Laboratories. We also have alumni that have pursued PhDs and successful academic careers in biomaterials/biomedical engineering.
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Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Full-time place, per year - £13,300
Full-time place, per year - £29,900
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
You can pay your tuition fees in instalments.
All or part of your tuition fees can be funded by external sponsorship.
International applicants who accept an offer of a place will need to pay a tuition fee deposit.
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan worth up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs. Learn more about paying for your studies..
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We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
If you’re a UK student, either born in or with strong family connections to Merseyside, you could be eligible to apply for a fee discount of up to £4,500. You’ll need to demonstrate an active interest in global, community and environmental issues to be considered.
If you’re a UK University of Liverpool graduate joining a master’s degree with us, you could be eligible to receive £3,000 off your tuition fees. You must have graduated in the last two years and received a widening access scholarship during your undergraduate studies.
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The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate entry requirements | We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Engineering or Science. Exceptionally, students graduating from a UK university with a non-engineering/science degree will be considered on a case by case basis. 2 academic references will be required and IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6. |
| International qualifications |
IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6. |
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0 |
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests, to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.
Use the table below to check the course length you're likely to require for your current English language ability and see whether the course is available on campus or online.
| Your most recent IELTS score | Pre-sessional English course length | On campus or online |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 overall, with no component below 6.0 | 6 weeks | On campus |
| 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 | 10 weeks | On campus and online options available |
| 6.0 overall, with no more than one component below 5.5, and no component below 5.0 | 12 weeks | On campus and online options available |
| 5.5 overall, with no more than one component below 5.5, and no component below 5.0 | 20 weeks | On campus |
| 5.0 overall, with no more than one component below 5.0, and no component below 4.5 | 30 weeks | On campus |
| 4.5 overall, with no more than one component below 4.5, and no component below 4.0 | 40 weeks | On campus |
If you’ve completed an alternative English language test to IELTS, we may be able to use this to assess your English language ability and determine the Pre-sessional English course length you require.
Please see our guide to Pre-sessional English entry requirements for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, for further details.
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Last updated 13 March 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions