UCL Medical Sciences: Postgraduate degrees in Medical Technology and Diagnostics

Why study Medical Technology and Diagnostics at UCL?

Medical advances are constantly changing the world, opening new opportunities to design treatments, improve detection and prevent illness. At UCL, you can learn from an interdisciplinary network, developing advanced knowledge in business, molecular profiling, medical imaging, and diagnostic testing. Our postgraduate degrees in medical technology include biomedical imaging, nanotechnology, precision medicine and rehabilitation engineering. UCL is ranked 7th for Clinical and Health in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject.

Top-ranked university

UCL is ranked 9th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2025) and was named University of the Year 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide). We are ranked 6th in the world for Medicine and No. 1 in London (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

World-class research

As world leaders in medical and biomedical research, our research is led by some of the greatest scientific minds. Our cutting edge-technology help us to detect, diagnose and develop novel treatments, and develop new tissue engineering strategies for tissue regeneration and directing cell behaviour.

Your career

Our Medical Technology and Diagnostics courses are an excellent foundation for those looking to further a career in biotech, pharma, national research laboratories or NHS agencies. Graduates are eligible for a wide range of UK and international career opportunities and are well-equipped for further studies such as a PhD at world-leading universities.

Depending which programme you choose, you will be able to pursue a career in scientific or clinical research within the fields of nanomedicine, regenerative medicine, rehabilitation engineering or biomedical imaging. Within industry, graduates have gone on to key positions in companies such as Siemens, Philips, GE Healthcare or GSK.

Find out more about our medical technology and diagnostics degrees

Postgraduate Open Days

Find out more about postgraduate courses and talk to academic staff. We host a series of online and in-person open events to help you find out what it’s like to study at UCL.

Paying for your degree

UCL offers a range of financial awards to assist prospective students with their studies. Read about our fee structure and discover opportunities to get the financial support and security you need to get started: funding options.