Biomedical Engineering

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Biomedical engineering has been identified as the growth area in the engineering sector in the first half of the twenty-first century. Internationally, the rise in demand for biomedical engineers is, and will remain, greater than in any other engineering discipline.

Our MSc is an advanced programme covering a wide base of topics, which will provide you with an in-depth introduction to the field of biomedical engineering. It acts as an extension for graduates from a range of disciplines who wish to add to their knowledge and skills. It provides a foundation for a future career in clinical engineering, the medical industry, health care science and research.

You will benefit from a thorough taught knowledge base, covering areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, gait analysis, human biology, instrumentation, micro engineering, physiological measurement, professional topics, rehabilitation engineering and safety.

The programme has been running for over 40 years, making it the oldest biomedical engineering degree programme in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It was highlighted for the award of an Excellent grade in the UK Teaching Quality Assessment scheme and is highly commended by our external examiners for the breadth and depth of material taught. Individual modules can also be studied as part of a personal continuing professional development (CPD) programme.

Modules
* Instrumentation
* Human Biology
* Biomechanics
* Professional and Research Skills
* Physiological Measurement
* Implant Technology
* Gait Analysis and Human Movement
* Rehabilitation Engineering

Normally at least a Lower Second class honours degree or equivalent in engineering, physical sciences, medicine or the life or medical/paramedical sciences. Other related paramedical professional qualifications may be considered. Occasionally students may be admitted with a lesser academic qualification if they can prove several years' relevant industrial (or Health Service) experience.If your first language is not English, we will require some evidence of your proficiency in the English language. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. You may be required to take an approved proficiency test examination and/or attend a course of English language study before admission.The following qualifications/tests are suitable as evidence that you meet our minimum level of competence: * Cambridge Proficiency Examination (Grade C) * GCSE/GCE Ordinary Level in English (Grade C) * International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Band 6) * NEAB Test in English * Test in English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test) * AEB Test in English for Educational Purposes (Grade III) English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)