Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 180 credits.
Required Modules
- MedTech innovation, ideation, design, and research methodologies (30 credits)
- Foundations of entrepreneurship and management I: Entrepreneurial strategy and growth (15 credits)
- Foundations of entrepreneurship and management II: Entrepreneurial finance & marketing (15 credits)
- Entrepreneurial Leadership (15 credits)
- Medical Technology Design and Development Pathways from Idea to Impact (15 credits)
- Project development (group dissertation) (60 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, students take 30 credits from a range of optional Healthcare Technologies modules which can vary from year to year, but may typically include:
- Healthcare Software Development (15 credits)
- Scientific Programming (15 credits)
- Applied Medical Robotics (15 credits)
- Advanced Machine Learning (15 credits)
- Image Guided Navigation for Robotics (15 credits)
- Quality Management Systems and Regulations (15 credits)
- Engineering Principles for Bionics and Neurotechnology (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
The total contact time for each 15-credit taught module is typically 20-30 hours. These sessions will include seminars, group and one-to-one supervision, and pitch presentations. Each 15-credit taught module also has approximately 120-130 hours of self-guided learning time.
Project development module are done in dissertation seminar, group supervision and team pitch presentation, dedicating approximately 600 hours of self-study and project work.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching and project-based learning will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Assessment
- Written/practical examinations
- Coursework
- Individual or group projects and presentations
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include coursework and individual or group projects and presentations.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
1 year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026