Biomedical Engineering

Entry requirements

The MSc in Biomedical Engineering is designed for graduates from an engineering, sciences (physics) or relevant background with significant engineering/sciences content.

You will need a UK first or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, sciences (physics) or a relevant related subject.

This programme may admit prospective candidates with joint honours degrees in Biology and Physics and Biology and Chemistry provided that the candidates have at minimum one-year post UK A-levels mathematics training (especially topics such as advanced statistics and probability theory and differential equations).

Months of entry

October

Course content

The programme is led by the Department of Engineering with some input from the Department of Biosciences. Prospective students registered in this new innovative programme will gain the necessary skills for a career in the Biomedical and Biotechnology fields with an outlook of learning skills for designing and developing relevant biomedical devices and products used in the health sector as well as gaining knowledge of the mechanics and operation of artificial organs in the human body.

The programme also covers the use of data and artificial intelligence methods in helping with addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the field of Biomedical Engineering as well as other relevant engineering challenges when applicable.

Course Structure

During the one-year full-time Masters programme you will study the following:

Core modules:

• Biomechanics 4
• Physiological Fluid Mechanics 4
• Artificial Organs 4
• Biotechnology Design Project
• Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning 4
• Tissue Engineering
• Research and Development Project

In recent years, optional modules have included:

Students usually select one optional module from modules such as those listed below (please note not all modules may be available each year):

• Non-linear Solid Mechanics 4
• Environmental Engineering 4
• Optimisation 4

Detailed module information:

For the latest detailed information on all of the modules currently offered on this Masters programme please visit our Postgraduate Module Handbook page.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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