This Master of Science (MSc) program brings together students and professionals from diverse backgrounds in health, engineering, design, business, and entrepreneurship. It focuses on creating innovations in healthcare and improving global health outcomes. The course leverages King's College London's expertise in healthcare, health research, medical technologies, design, engineering, business, and entrepreneurship. It aims to equip students with essential business knowledge and the skills needed to develop novel medical technologies that address unmet clinical needs. The program is taught at King's Business School and the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, specifically within the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE). LIHE is dedicated to advancing MedTech innovations to market and is located within St Thomas' Hospital. This provides students with direct access to a network of critical stakeholders, including clinicians, experts, industry partners, and fellow students, fostering a dynamic environment for collaboration and development. With unique access to National Health Service (NHS) hospitals, students will gain a profound understanding of healthcare delivery and quality improvement processes. This knowledge will be applied to developing innovative medical technologies, preparing graduates for fulfilling careers as MedTech entrepreneurs, innovators, consultants, advisors, or leaders in the medical technology industry. The MSc is a collaborative effort between King's Business School, the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, and the King's Entrepreneurship Institute.
The MSc program is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of roles within the rapidly growing MedTech sector. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive innovation and develop new ventures in healthcare.
Applicants are encouraged to have a background or interest in health, engineering, design, business, or entrepreneurship. Specific academic requirements may vary, and King's College London considers all applications individually.
Scholarship opportunities are available.
King's College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as engineering, medicine, life sciences, business, or design. A background or interest in health, engineering, design, business, or entrepreneurship is encouraged.
The application deadline for international students is 25 July 2026 (23:59 UK time). It is recommended to apply as early as possible.
You will need to submit academic transcripts, degree certificates, references, a personal statement, and proof of English Language Proficiency.
Yes, general postgraduate scholarships are available, offering up to 50% of tuition fees or £10,000. These are available for all full-time, in-person postgraduate courses.
Graduates are prepared for various roles in the MedTech sector, including MedTech Entrepreneur, Healthcare Innovator, Medical Technology Consultant, Healthcare Advisor, or a leader in the Medical Technology Industry.