Key Dates.
- Applications Open: 1st September to 1st November 2025.
- Info Session I: 22nd August 2025.
- Info Session II: 19th September 2025.
- Info Session III: 9th October 2025.
- September to November – Interviews & Offers on a rolling basis.
- January 2026 – Program starts.
Sign-up to join our info sessions.
- August 22nd 2025 12:00 PM EAT (virtual).
- September 19th 7:00 PM EAT (virtual). Sign up here to join this info session.
- October 9th 7:00 PM EAT (virtual). Sign up here to join this info session.
For any queries, contact ive@ku.ac.ke
MDI Application Process.
- Use the form on the right to submit CV, motivation letter, letters of recommendation and unofficial undergraduate transcripts. You can also submit the information asked via email, ive@ku.ac.ke.
- First round of shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 30 minute online interview.
- Second round of short-listed candidates will be invited for a second round of interviews on design thinking.
- Offer Letters will be sent out to qualified applicants.
- Student will accept offer.
- Class begins January 2026.
FAQs
- Are there sponsorship opportunities? Yes. Scholarship opportunities may be available based on individual eligibility. Details regarding the application procedure and selection criteria are provided during the application process.
- Can one get a job / a teaching assistant? No. This is a full-time Master’s program delivered by dedicated faculty. There are no teaching assistant positions available within the program structure.
- Can one take the classes online or over the weekend? Due to the program’s emphasis on clinical and industrial immersion, as well as direct engagement with industry partners, it is offered exclusively as a full-time, in-person program.
- What is the difference between this program and the Biodesign fellowship? The Biodesign Fellowship is a 10-month, intensive innovation program designed for mid-career professionals, focusing on the full cycle from need identification to device development. In contrast, the master’s program admits recent graduates and follows a structured academic curriculum that integrates Biodesign principles and may culminate in conceptual device prototypes.
- How does the program support students who already have early-stage medical device ideas they want to develop? Students entering the program with preliminary innovations will be equipped with the skills and frameworks necessary to advance their concepts, from ideation through to ecosystem navigation, prototyping, and potential commercialization.
Ideal Candidate Profile.
Look at this document to understand if you are the ideal candidate for the Master’s program. The program is open to graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree, as coursework requires a strong math and science background. You have more questions on application? Join one of our info sessions before you send you application!
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