Biomedical Engineering with or without Applied Research

The course draws upon the internationally recognised research within the School of Engineering in areas such as tissue engineering, bioceramics, medical devices, digital health, point-of-care health diagnostic, cardiac resuscitation technology, therapeutic devices, smart medical sensors, and drug-delivery.

Core modules include biomaterials, tissue engineering, bioinstrumentation, and medical device development. The course team has a wealth of industrial experience, and several medical device spin-out companies have been established by the School of Engineering. Upon successful completion of the programme, students may wish to pursue a PhD programme, such as those offered by the School through our Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC). The Applied Research version of the course is a two-year programme with an extended year-long research dissertation.

Work placement / study abroad
Part-time students can undertake work based learning modules.

The full-time MSc takes one calendar year to complete and consists of two taught terms with a substantial research project during the summer semester. The MSc can also be undertaken in a part-time day release mode. Part-time students who are in full-time employment will be able to gain credit for work-based activity in the work-based learning modules that are a feature of the programme.

For further course details please see "Course Web Page".

Year one
• Advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications
• Medical Device Development
• Bioinstrumentation
• Tissue Engineering
• Research Methods and Management

Optional Moduels
• Digital Signal Processing
• Micro- & Nano-Scale Devices
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Engineering
• Intelligent Manufacturing
• Manufacturing systems
• Quality Improvement
• Research Project
• Work based learning
• Polymer Technology
• Composite Engineering
• Masters Dissertation

Year two
• Applied Research
This module is optional

Standard entry conditions
To apply to our postgraduate taught programmes, you must meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements and any course-specific requirements.

Entry Requirements
PgDip - Normally, an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route. It is possible to transfer onto the MSc version of the course after successfully completing the PGDip.

MSc - Specific details on the admission criteria can be found at the course webpage provided below. Normally, a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline. Or a postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or technology discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").

Start Date: September 2024 and January 2025

Career options
Upon successful completion of the programme students will be more employable within the industry, or in an academic and/or research career through a PhD programme, such as those offered by the School through our Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC).