Key Application Dates.
- Applications Open: 16th February 2026.
- Info Session I: 12th February 2026.
- Info Session II: 4th March 2026.
- Info Session III: 24th March 2026.
- Info Session III: 24th March 2026.
- Info Session IV: 9th April 2026.
- Info Session V: 22nd April 2026.
- Admissions Close – 30th April 2026.
- Interviews – May 2026
- Acceptance Decision – June 2026
- Program Starts – September 2026.
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- 12th February 2026 – (Virtual). Sign up here to join this info session.
- 4th March (virtual). Sign up here to join this info session.
- 24th March (Physical/ Virtual). Location TBD. Sign up here to join this info session.
- 9th April 2026 (Virtual). Sign up here to join this info session.
- 22nd April (Physical/Virtual). Location TBD. Sign up here to join this info session.
For any queries, contact ive@ku.ac.ke
MDI Application Process.
- Use the Link 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.
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!