De Montfort University Leicester has introduced two new biomedical engineering degrees after forming a strategic partnership with GE HealthCare. The collaboration brings a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering into the university’s portfolio, strengthening its ability to prepare graduates for roles across medical technology, diagnostics, and clinical engineering.
Professor Mike Kaglioglu, DMU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Planning, Research and Innovation, said: “At DMU, we describe ourselves as a ‘civic university.’ By that we mean we exist not only to educate, but to serve – our city, our region, and society more widely. Central to that mission is our belief in the power of partnership. We know that we cannot deliver the best education for our students in isolation. We must work hand-in-hand with industry, with employers, and with communities.
“Our partnership with GE Healthcare is a perfect example of that philosophy in action. Together we are designing courses that are grounded in real-world challenges. We are creating pathways for students to develop the skills and experience employers need. We are providing opportunities for GE Healthcare colleagues to continue their own professional development through the expertise of our academics. And, we are doing all of this in a way that delivers mutual benefit, not only to our two organisations, but to the health and wellbeing of society.”
The programmes have been shaped with input from GE HealthCare and the NHS to reflect current workforce needs in imaging, surgical technologies, and biomedical systems. Students will build expertise in mathematics, physics, biology, and engineering, applying these skills to equipment such as MRI scanners, C-arms, ultrasound devices, and advanced surgical tools.
The agreement was formally confirmed during an event on 20 November. DMU expects the partnership to support employers seeking graduates with specialist technical training and strengthen the wider healthcare technology ecosystem across the region.
