Program Overview
The Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention at Imperial College London is a MRes programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 29,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Medical robotics and instrumentation, providing an introduction to the mechanical principles and design of robots. It will also provide an overview of the key technologies and techniques used in robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery, providing an introductory level course in the key surgical disciplines at a level that is accessible to engineering and physical sciences masters\x92 level students
- Surgical imaging and optics - medical imaging is providing an increasingly important role in surgical navigation and medical robotics. The principles behind the imaging methods are relatively complex and this course will provide an overview of the different methods in common use. Most surgical imaging is carried out using light, and the use of optical technology in endoscopy will also be described
- Image guided intervention, providing an introduction to image-guided intervention. It will run in parallel to the medical imaging module and will outline the common image processing and analysis methods
- Perception and ergonomics, introducing navigation, surgical planning, visualisation, simulation and ergonomics.
- As well as the lectures, you will work on a group research project that will be full time after week seven. This will provide research skills for the main research project in terms two and three.
- a broad general knowledge of the current technology used within clinical work.
- have an interdisciplinary knowledge of the working in collaboration with surgeons to develop new technological advances in the field of surgery
- have experience in the methodology and principles of conducting research with application to clinical medicine and surgery
- have the skills required for the participant to have a successful career within industry, or an academic research position such as a PhD studentship.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- The minimum qualification for admission is normally an Upper Second Class (2:1) Honours degree in a Science- or Engineering-based subject from an UK academic institution or a Master\xc2\x92s level degree in a similar subject or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- If your first degree is from a country other than the UK, you may find the guidelines within our Country Index helpful. Please note that these guidelines indicate the College minimum. Our requirement is usually higher. Occasionally a well qualified student may be admitted with a life sciences or medical degree, subject to demonstration of quantitative/analytical aptitude.
- Applicants who have a degree qualification below a 2:1 but at least three years relevant work experience may be considered for entry - contact the Course Director for advice before applying.
- Applicants encouraged to visit South Kensington and St Mary\xc2\x92s Hospital for a site tour and interview.
- All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.
- For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for postgraduate applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 29,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 29,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Imperial College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Imperial College London
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
Imperial College London is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months