SG · Master's
Nanyang Technological University (School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology)
MSc in Biomedical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University (School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology)
Course Overview
The MSc Biomedical Engineering at NTU is a 30-AU coursework Master's aimed at engineers and life-science graduates who want to specialise in medical device design, bioimaging, regenerative medicine, or healthcare data. For Sri Lankan applicants from BSc Engineering, Biomedical Science, or Physics backgrounds, it offers a direct bridge into Singapore's well-funded medtech sector.
NTU runs the programme jointly with the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and partners with hospitals like Tan Tock Seng and the National Heart Centre Singapore. Students can pick electives across implants and prosthetics, AI for healthcare, and biomechanics, and finish with an industry-linked project.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, or Medicine.
- check_circle Background in mathematics, physics, and at least one engineering or biology module.
- check_circle Statement of purpose explaining your specialisation interest.
- check_circle 2 academic or professional references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 85 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's degree was taught in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (S$) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (30 AUs, programme total) | S$51,012 | Rs. 12,242,900 |
| Living Expenses (12 months) | S$20,000 | Rs. 4,800,000 |
| Student Pass & Medical Insurance | S$700 | Rs. 168,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | S$71,712 | Rs. 17,210,900 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates move into R&D and product roles at Singapore's medtech base — Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, Siemens Healthineers, and growth-stage firms incubated through NTUitive and A*STAR. Singapore's Employment Pass route is well-suited to BME graduates with starting offers above the S$5,600/month threshold.
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