MedTech Innovation MSc
MedTech, or Medical Technology, encompasses medical devices (from implants to surgical robots), in vitro diagnostics or IIVDs (blood tests, genetic and companion diagnostics, point-of-care testing), and digital health (AI-enabled software, wearables, remote monitoring, to electronic health and lab record). This pioneering 12-month programme uniquely positions you at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to work confidently across all three disciplines and support MedTech innovation from concept to commercialisation.
- Academic contact: mvls-msc-med-tech@glasgow.ac.uk
- Teaching start: September
- Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus
- : 12 months full-time
Why this programme
- Scotland's premier MedTech programme - developed in collaboration with Innovation hubs, and industry pioneers, and the National Health Service (NHS) Greater Glasgow & Clyde, every element of this programme addresses real-world challenges in multi-disciplinary field of healthcare technology.
- Study in Glasgow, a globally recognised hub where healthcare, industry, and academia converge. This unique triple helix ecosystem also extends to public and government involvement.
- Placement Opportunities - gain valuable experience through your final project placements with NHS bodies, government organisations, and leading MedTech companies.
- Explore the entire MedTech Innovation lifecycle: identify unmet clinical needs → design & develop solutions → navigate regulations → implement in healthcare systems → commercialise and scale.
- You will culminate your MSc with the Innovation Day, a prestigious showcase where you will be given the opportunity to pitch your project to key stakeholders across the MedTech sector, including NHS leaders, investors, and industry executives, with the opportunity to apply to various MedTech funding schemes offered by the University of Glasgow.
- This programme will be co-delivered by our World Changing partners:
- West of Scotland Innovation Hub (WoSIH): Driving health and social care transformation by connecting NHS, academia, and industry to accelerate real-world innovation.
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Europe’s largest integrated health board, delivering cutting-edge healthcare and fostering clinical innovation for over 1.2 million people.
- SafeHaven: Provides secure, governed environments for accessing and linking health and social care data to enable ethical research and innovation.
- The National Robotarium: UK’s leading centre for robotics and AI, accelerating research and industry adoption through cutting-edge facilities and skills development.
- Scottish Ambulance Service: The national emergency medical service for Scotland, providing urgent care and patient transport across all communities.
- Industry leaders at both national and global stage, including dynamic Scottish SMEs and spin-outs such as Tile Bio and Lumino.
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- Hear from the programme team as they give a short overview of the MSc on YouTube.
Working with clinicians, academics, patients and commercial collaborators in healthcare innovation there was an obvious gap in educational opportunities. I am so excited to share the MedTech Innovation Masters programme which covers healthcare innovation opportunity identification and end to end evidence generation as part of a route to get MedTech products safely to market. Only by supporting the co-development of digital, data, AI and medical devices with clinical services and the public, can we harness the power of technology to improve our clinical services for the benefit of our patients and NHS staff. Katriona Brooksbank, The Innovation Lead at West of Scotland Innovation Hub
Programme structure
Semester 1: Foundation & Discovery
- Design and Concept Development for MedTech & AI: This course equips students with the engineering and design principles for developing MedTech and AI solutions. It emphasises a rigorous, iterative approach to concept development, guiding learners from ideation to the creation of a robust proof of concept. Students will delve into user-centred design, prototyping, and requirements analysis to ensure their solutions are both innovative and practical. Workshops and case studies build skills to validate and refine ideas, preparing graduates to turn healthcare challenges into practical, evidence-based innovations.
- Evidence-Based Innovation for Unmet Healthcare Needs: This course trains students to identify healthcare challenges that are addressable through MedTech innovation. It covers methods for scoping unmet needs, evaluating potential device, software, AI, or data-driven solutions, and emphasises patient pathway mapping and evidence generation to guide decision-making. Workshops with healthcare and industry partners provide practical skills for successful MedTech adoption.
- Implementation of MedTech solutions: This course prepares students to implement MedTech solutions they have identified and designed by focusing on key areas such as risk management, economic evaluation, and IT integration within the healthcare systems. Students will conduct evaluations to inform patient pathway redesign and ensure smooth integration of new technologies into existing healthcare infrastructure. Through case studies, interactive workshops, and real-world implementation scenarios, students will develop actionable plans to support the successful deployment of MedTech innovations.
- Medical Ethics and Regulations: This course covers the regulatory and governance landscape for clinical research, medical devices, IVDs, and digital health, from the ethical approval processes, through market authorisation and post-market obligations, across UK, EU, US and international jurisdictions. A key focus is multi-market adaptation, for example, how a product's regulatory strategy and evidence requirements must be sequenced and adjusted as it moves from one market into another. Students also will examine clinical data protection and security, alongside the audit and governance structures that keep MedTech and clinical research compliant.
Semester 2: Advanced Technologies & Market Readiness
- AI and Software as Medical Devices: This course trains you to understand the architecture, lifecycle, and functionalities of AI and software used in healthcare, like AIaMD & SaMD, without requiring coding expertise. Through innovative generative AI tools, students will learn how to build algorithms from logic, test, validate, and apply in clinical practice and integrate hardware into their algorithms. Students will also focus on ethical use, bias mitigation, workflow integration, and compliance with digital standards and GDPR.
- Bridging the Multi-modal Data Gap in AI & MedTech: This course explores healthcare data types, sources, and secure storage across platforms. Students study compliance with international data standards and global privacy regulations and examine integration of social and healthcare data to support equitable access. Learners will assess the challenges in linking diverse datasets and apply this knowledge to AI and MedTech design. Theory and hands-on exercises build skills to navigate the complexities of data governance and digital innovation in healthcare.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship for MedTech solutions: This course builds the entrepreneurial mindset and business skills needed to take a MedTech innovation from concept to scalable venture. Through workshops and case studies, students learn to construct business models and explore venture creation routes, from spin-out to start-ups, while developing strategies to scale, go-to-market, identify post-market commercial opportunities, and keep innovating as their product, market, and clinical need evolve.
- Route To Market: This course equips students with the skills to translate MedTech innovations into market-ready solutions. Learners will develop strategies to identify market opportunities, prepare value propositions, and tailor marketing approaches to the regulatory and ethical demands of the MedTech sector. Through expert guest lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, students will create go-to-market strategies that connect product innovation with commercial success. By the end of the course, students will be able to drive the adoption of MedTech solutions that are both clinically relevant and commercially viable.
Semester 3
- MSc MedTech Innovation Project (60 Credits)
This intensive 14-week project allows you to:
- Develop your own innovative MedTech solution with academic or industry partners
OR
- Collaborate on live projects from academic and industry partners (SMEs, university spin-offs, government bodies, Scottish innovation hubs, NHS)
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours
to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw
or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
Career prospects
The global MedTech industry is experiencing significant growth and is projected to expand by 5.7% from 2023-2030. According to the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), the MedTech sector will require 145,000 jobs in total (Life Sciences 2035: Developing the Skills for Future Growth). This programme aims to address the current shortage of cross-disciplinary skills in areas such as regulatory affairs, digital health, AI-enabled devices, and healthcare science.
As the sector continues to eveolve rapidly, many graduates may find themselves working in roles that do not currently exist. The career paths below demonstrate the broad range of opportunities available to graduates, depending on their areas of expertise and professional interests.
Medical/Clinical Innovation & Practice
- Innovation Lead / Digital Health Lead (NHS Trusts and global Health Boards)Safety Officer for digital health and SaMD
- Medical/Clinical Advisor to MedTech companies
- Clinical Champion bridging frontline practice and technology adoption
- Clinical Trials and Investigations Lead
Product Development & Engineering
- MedTech Product Manager / Product Owner
- R&D / Device Development Engineer/ Biomedical Engineer
- Medical Device Design Specialist
- AI and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) Lead
- Human Factors / UX Specialist for medical technology
Regulatory, Quality & Governance
- Regulatory Affairs Associate / Specialist (MHRA, FDA, EU MDR)
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager
- Clinical Investigations, Clinical Affairs Manager and Clinical Trials Monitor
- Information Governance Specialist or Associate Lead for healthcare data
Health Economics & Evidence
- Real-World Evidence & Clinical Research Manager
- Value & Market Access Lead (NICE and HTA submissions)
NHS & Health System Implementation
- Healthcare Innovation / Digital Transformation Manager
- Innovation Hub Programme Manager
- Service Improvement / Quality Improvement Lead
Data, AI & Digital Health
- Digital Health / AI Product Lead
- Telemedicine Specialist
- Health IT Consultant
- Clinical Informaticist
- Health Data Analyst
- Medical Records Specialist
- Responsible AI Lead in healthcare
Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship
- Startup Founder / Co-founder
- Business Development Manager
- Health-tech focused Venture or Investment Analyst
- Go-to-Market / Commercialisation Strategist
Academic, Consultancy & Policy
- MedTech Strategy Consultant
- Clinical trials and investigations research
- Researcher in health innovation
- Policy Advisor (Government, industries, or healthcare systems)
Fees & funding
Tuition fees for 2026-27
MSc
Home & RUK
- Full-time fee: £11,943
International & EU
- Full-time fee: £34,470
Fee status
Additional fees
- Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
- Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
- Registration/exam only fee: £170
Entry requirements
2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Engineering and Life Sciences.
We may also accept degrees in Business and Social Care if you have relevant work experience.
Professionals such as clinicians, entrepreneurs, medical device or trial managers are also welcome to apply.
English language requirements
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)
- 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
- IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
Tests taken up to 20 January 2026
- 90 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Tests taken from 21 January 2026
- 92 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 22; Listening 20; Speaking 23; Writing 21
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Pearsons PTE Academic
- 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60
- Online PTE not accepted for entry
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- 176 overall with no subtest less than 169
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Oxford English Test
- 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
LanguageCert Academic/ Academic Online
- 70 overall with no subtest less than 65
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Password Skills Plus
- 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
- Two subtests at 96 or higher, and two subtests at 80 or higher
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Kaplan Test of English
- Any two subtests at 480 or higher, and any two subtests at 450 or higher
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
Alternatives to English Language qualification
- Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- Undergraduate 2+2 and 3+1 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have completed their final year of study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
More information on our Pre-sessional courses.
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- ST Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
International students
We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.
How to apply
To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.
Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.
Documents
As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:
- A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
- Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
- One reference letter on headed paper
- Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
- Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
- A copy of the photo page of your passport
You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.
You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.
For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, see how to apply for a postgraduate taught degree
Guidance notes for using the online application
These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form.
If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, see Application System Help.
- Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
- Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
- Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
- Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
- Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
- English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
- Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.
Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.
Application deadlines
Application deadlines for 2027 entry will be published in due course. Please check back later.
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