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Medicine and healthcare
Helping people live longer, healthier lives
Medicine and healthcare is all about the study of human health
What is medicine and healthcare?
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From primary care to researching treatments Medical practitioners increase our understanding and ability to improve human health
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Transform the field As the field of medicine and healthcare develops, so does its power to change lives
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1st in the UK Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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3rd in the UK Medicine The Guardian University Guide 2025
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7th in the world Medicine QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Why Imperial?
Learn from and alongside world-leading researchers and academics
Gain practical skills, with many courses offering immediate hands-on experience
Courses
Our medicine and healthcare courses cover a range of specialisms and provide the skills and experience needed for a career in medicine or healthcare
Biomedical Engineering
Develop a breadth and depth of engineering skills and knowledge to address problems in medicine and biology.
Start date
- 2026
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Biomedical Technology Ventures
Learn how to improve human healthcare through the application of technology.
Start date
- 2026
Intercalated PhD option for Medical Students
Build on your study of Medicine with the chance to complete a PhD as part of your course.
Start date
- 2026
Medicine (Graduate Entry) (MBBS 4YFT)
Study at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, a collaborative and inclusive medical school embedded in the communities of Cumbria, training clinicians who are innovative, adaptable and focused on the delivery of high-quality person-centred care.
Start date
- 2026
Molecular Bioengineering
Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health
Start date
- 2026
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Allergy (MSc)
Develop the advanced knowledge and practical skills to optimally diagnose and manage allergic diseases.
Start date
- 2025
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Applied Genomics
Learn how big data and experimental research can be harnessed to revolutionise biological sciences and biomedicine.
Start date
- 2025
Applied Paediatrics (MSc)
Advance your understanding of the scientific and evidence base of paediatrics
Start date
- 2025
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Bioengineering
Develop analytical and problem solving skills for a career in bioengineering.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials)
Explore the use of advanced biomaterials in medical and surgical environments.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics and Mechanobiology)
Focus on bioengineering problems related to systems to understand how mechanical forces impact biological function.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Computational Bioengineering)
Apply mathematical models and techniques to biological data to improve our understanding of how organisms function and how diseases progress.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Medical Physics)
Explore methods, techniques and applications for the monitoring and imaging of biological systems.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Engineering (Neurotechnology)
Develop expertise in the science and technology related to nervous systems, brains function and devices in neurotechnology.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Research (Anaesthetics, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care)
Explore the principles of molecular mechanisms and study advanced physiology and pharmacology of anaesthetics, pain medicine and intensive care.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Research (Bacterial Pathogenesis and Infection)
Training in the fundamental aspects of bacterial pathogenesis for a career in biomedical research.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Research (General Biomedical Research)
Prepare for a career in biomedical research and discover advanced practical techniques used in experimental and human biomedical sciences.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Research (Microbiome in Health and Disease)
Develop your biomedical research expertise and explore multidisciplinary approaches to understanding the gut microbiome.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Research (Molecular Basis of Human Disease)
Train for a career in biomedical research and specialise in molecular mechanisms and structural biology.
Start date
- 2025
Biomedical Research (Respiratory and Cardiovascular Science)
Gain fundamental skills towards a career in biomedical research and build your knowledge of the basic physiology of cardiac function.
Start date
- 2025
Cancer Biology
Explore advanced technology and approaches used in cancer biology and undertake training towards a research career.
Start date
- 2025
Cancer Biology (Cancer Informatics)
Receive world-class training in research at the interface of computational and clinical translational science.
Start date
- 2025
Cancer Biology (Cancer Innovation)
Learn to tackle biological and medical challenges in cancer, with a focus on translating cutting edge bio- and deep-tech research from concept to application.
Start date
- 2025
Cancer Technology
Develop a unique understanding of cancer from a bioengineering perspective.
Start date
- 2025
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare (MSc)
Deepen your knowledge in cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare and develop skills towards your chosen career field.
Start date
- 2025
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Clinical Research (Diabetes and Obesity) MRes
Receive interdisciplinary training in diabetes and obesity research and build skills towards a career in clinical research.
Start date
- 2025
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Clinical Research (Human Nutrition) MRes
Receive broad training and practical experience in designing, implementing and reporting clinical studies.
Start date
- 2025
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Clinical Research (Translational Medicine) MRes
Receive broad training and practical experience in designing, implementing and reporting clinical studies.
Start date
- 2025
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Drug Discovery and Development: Multidisciplinary Science for Next Generation Therapeutics
Build your expertise in multidisciplinary drug discovery research and explore emerging technologies.
Start date
- 2025
Engineering for Biomedicine
Learn how to tackle modern healthcare challenges with bioengineering technology.
Start date
- 2025
Experimental Neuroscience
Receive broad research training in neuroscience to prepare for further PhD study or a career in clinical service.
Start date
- 2025
Global Health Management
Empowering future leaders and critical thinkers to tackle global health challenges
Start date
- 2025
Healthcare and Design
Gain the tools to instigate and lead innovation in healthcare systems, services and spaces.
Start date
- 2025
Human and Biological Robotics
Advance your knowledge on how bioengineers are leading the way in tackling modern healthcare challenges.
Start date
- 2025
Human Molecular Genetics
Train in the theory and application of human genetics to prepare for a research career.
Start date
- 2025
Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences
Deepen your understanding of the methodologies used in research involving large data sets.
Start date
- 2025
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Develop key quantitative analytical skills for a career in public health, epidemiology and health services research.
Start date
- 2025
Master of Public Health (Online)
Research the world’s most pressing public health issues through a flexible online degree.
Start date
- 2025
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Medical Device Design and Entrepreneurship
Develop research and analytical skills towards a career in bioengineering or for further PHD study.
Start date
- 2025
Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention
Gain the research experience required to work within the innovative field of medical robotics and surgical imaging
Start date
- 2025
Medical Robotics and Image-Guided Intervention: Clinical Robotics and AI
Discover how medical robotics and data science are being applied in the clinic and carry out cutting-edge translational research
Start date
- 2025
Medical Ultrasound (Echocardiography)
Develop the research and development skills required to specialise in the field of echocardiography.
Start date
- 2025
Medical Ultrasound (Vascular)
Build your research and development skills in medical ultrasound and specialise in vascular ultrasound.
Start date
- 2025
MSc Bioscience Futures: Communication, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Become an agent for change in the biosciences by combining entrepreneurial, communication and commercialisation skills to address global challenges.
Start date
- 2025
Neurotechnology
Develop your expertise for a career at the interface between neuroscience and engineering.
Start date
- 2025
Reproductive and Developmental Biology (MSc)
Develop your skills for a scientific or clinical career in reproductive and developmental biology.
Start date
- 2025
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Soft Electronic Materials
Create and optimise new types of electronic materials and devices for a diverse range of applications.
Start date
- 2025
Translational Neuroscience
Receive the advanced training required to understand neurological disorders and develop better treatments.
Start date
- 2025
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