MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Technology

Key information

This programme will provide you with hands-on technical skills to design, develop and programme a variety of devices and products within healthcare related industries. You’ll develop entrepreneurial skills, highly sought after by leading healthcare businesses, so you can take the next step on the career ladder.

Course overview

You will want to develop your technical and entrepreneurial skills with a focus on Healthcare Technology and you’re likely to have an undergraduate degree in a technical area like Engineering or Physics or you may have a keen interest or experience in Electronics.

Accreditation

Once the course is running accreditation from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) or IPEM (Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine) will be applied for.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Who is this course for?

You will want to develop your technical and entrepreneurial skills with a focus on Healthcare Technology and you’re likely to have an undergraduate degree in a technical area like Engineering or Physics or you may have a keen interest or experience in Electronics.

Career

As a graduate of this degree you will be in demand and your skills and knowledge will open up a variety of exciting opportunities.

You could work in a range of businesses related to healthcare from the traditional healthcare technology industry like Siemens, Philips, General Electric Healthcare or Medtronic, to the emerging market like GSK, Google or Apple.

Recent developments in the NHS also provide significant career opportunities specifically in NHS Digital.

You may decide to work for one of the many start-ups across the country, perhaps helping them to launch a new healthcare product or start your own business.