MSc Design for Healthcare & Assistive Technologies at University of Dundee

Ranging from computing software such as screen readers and communication systems to wheelchairs and powerlifts, assistive technologies enhance the learning, working and daily living habits of those with disabilities.

This course will teach you how biomedical engineering principals can be applied to ground-breaking assistive technology equipment, software and systems.

It is delivered by Biomedical Engineering and the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) research group at the School of Science and Engineering.

You will gain an understanding of living systems and how to design computing-based devices and new technologies through learning about biomedical measurement systems, human anatomy, physiology and medical instrumentations.

The course is underpinned by our international reputation in cutting-edge areas of research in the development of AAC devices. You will learn to design and build prototypes for user interfaces, interaction and experiences through practical tasks and be taught how to create a critical evaluation of research literature.

We are committed to entrepreneurship, enterprise and employability, as such the course provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and its application to invention, product development, and intellectual property through case study examples.

Your research project will explore an area of your own particular interest. This will involve developing important skills in communication, critical thinking and problem-solving and require a high degree of autonomy, with the help of a project supervisor.

Careers

Obtaining an MSc degree In Design for Healthcare and Assistive Technologies will prepare you for a successful, rewarding and challenging career in a few different sectors, Including the medical technology and assistive technology industries, academic institutions, hospitals, schools, care organisations and government departments.

A wide range of employment possibilities exist including engineer, assistive technologist, professor, research scientist, teacher, manager, salesperson or CEO.

The programme also provides the ideal academic grounding to undertake a PhD degree leading to a career in academic research.