Program Overview

Discover the principles and technologies that have led to biomedical engineering becoming essential in healthcare, medicine and human biology. Suitable for intercalating medical students and graduates in life sciences, this master's degree combines knowledge of biomechanics and fluid mechanics in the human body with engineering design innovations and a modern management toolkit.

Biomedical engineering, the application of engineering knowledge and skills to healthcare, medicine and human biology, is the fastest growing engineering discipline worldwide.

Contributing to the future development of artificial organs, medical devices and novel treatments, the School of Engineering is home to internationally recognised, ground-breaking research in biomedical engineering. This programme harnesses this expertise in key areas around biomechanics, cardiovascular fluid mechanics, tissue engineering, biomaterials, engineering design and manufacturing.

You’ll discover how to measure and analyse human movement, learn the principles of blood flow and the role of different bio-fluids in the human body, and gain an understanding of the structures and properties of materials used in medical devices.

Immersing you in computer aided design and engineering product design, we’ll introduce the latest 3D tools and techniques and task you with the development of innovative products and creative solutions. We’ll also focus on modern management, including examining organisational behaviour and enhancing your project management skills.

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the programme includes a supervised independent research project. This provides the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in an area of biomedical engineering of your choice, supported by our specialist research facilities.

Who is this course for?

This programme is designed for intercalating medical students and graduates in life science subjects who want to develop specialist skills and knowledge in biomedical engineering. You’ll combine this expertise with insights into effective leadership and management.

What you'll learn

• Cardiovascular fluid mechanics in the human body, including the importance of blood flow
• Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, including how to measure and analyse human movement
• The structures and properties of materials used in medical devices
• Applications of tissue engineering to the development of the next generation of smart-implantable medical devices
• Key principles of engineering product design
• Computer aided design methodologies, tools and techniques
• Material manufacturing and processing technologies
• Transferable skills in problem solving, critical analysis, teamwork and communication
• Modern management tools and insights, including industrial psychology and organisational behaviour
• Fundamental techniques in project management, risk management and cost management
• Entrepreneurial concepts, activities and challenges.