Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: 1 Year Full-time
Gain the skills and knowledge to solve the world’s biggest medical challenges with our MSc Medical Technology, Innovation and Design course.
This 1-year interdisciplinary, project-based course brings together students from a variety of backgrounds to design new medical technologies based directly on clinical problems. Collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship are at the core of this course, alongside a strong understanding of global healthcare issues.
You will be based at the University Hospital Southampton and collaborate closely with colleagues at the University Science Park, working alongside the programme team, startups and medical technology entrepreneurs.
If you have a strong interest in healthcare innovation, medical devices, or improving health outcomes globally, this course will provide you with the tools to make a significant impact.
This Medical Technology, Innovation and Design course was developed in collaboration with our global partners and is the only one of its kind in the UK. It includes 2 placements, one in the UK and the other abroad, providing students with experience in a range of clinical environments. Throughout these placements, students will work with clinical experts, business mentors and entrepreneurs, all while supported by the University of Southampton academic team.
Students will also engage with investors, gaining insights into funding and strategy, while learning the core principles of commercialisation and medical regulation. This ensures they can transform innovative ideas into viable solutions that meet healthcare industry standards.
The course goes beyond conventional learning by embedding principles of responsible innovation throughout its teaching and project work. You will be encouraged to create solutions that:
The learning outcomes are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:
By the end of the course, you will have developed not only the technical and clinical skills to design medical technologies but also the ethical, cultural, and environmental awareness to make a meaningful impact in healthcare globally.
To apply for this master's in Medical Technology, Innovation and Design, you’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject, such as:
We would welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about the potential of Medical Technology to transform global healthcare.
The programme is also available as an intercalated degree for undergraduate medical students who have completed at least 3 years of their programme.
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The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.
You must study the following modules :
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