MSc Biorobotics
- MSc
Overview
The next frontier in robotics will take inspiration from biology to design robots that are soft, smart, green and social. From microrobots for cancer treatment, to swarms powering warehouses, soft grippers for manufacturing, and new material interfaces for prosthetics, biorobots will provide solutions to today's global challenges. State-of-the-art robots will in turn power scientific discovery, allowing for the study of living systems in their natural habitats from robots automating experiments in the lab, to artificial fish studying pollution in the deep sea.
This programme brings together life scientists and engineers in an interdisciplinary environment where solutions are co-created with stakeholders in mind. For the life scientists, this will open new horizons powered by robotics and AI, skills in high demand in today's job market. For the engineers, this will go beyond a typical robotics training, towards reinventing the way robots are designed and used with bioinspiration at heart.
This unique combination of biology and engineering will develop core professional skills including working across disciplines and responsible open-ended innovation. The programme centres around a common core in fundamental robotics and life sciences, followed by dedicated taught- and project-based biorobotics units that will walk you through latest research and applications, with a hands-on understanding of how to build these systems yourself, and demonstrations of how they can be used for good.
Programme structure
The MSc Biorobotics shares a common core with other world-leading robotics programmes at Bristol and includes the units Robotics Systems, Artificial Intelligence for Robotics, and Advanced Robotics.
Throughout the programme, students will work towards demonstrating their skills in the bespoke capstone unit' Biorobotics' and a final dissertation related to Biorobotics.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc Biorobotics.
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:
- evidence of significant, relevant paid or voluntary work experience (minimum one year full-time, or part-time equivalent) in areas related to: Medicine, Biology, Robotics, AI, Data Science, Computer Science, or Digital Technologies
- a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Specific module requirements would still apply.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Go to admissions statementIf English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Home: full-time
- £15,700 per year
- Home: part-time (two years)
- £7,850 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £35,400 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
MSc Biorobotics students will be at the frontier of bio-inspired robotics. This will make you attractive to the broader robotics and AI industry. Your cross-disciplinary understanding of life sciences will further mean you can work in the life science sector looking to embed robotics and AI in your workflow. Your unique view on robotics and life sciences will also ensure you are well-suited to work in and found startups, continue with academic research, or work with NGOs interested in deploying robots for good.
Contact us
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