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MSc Biomedical Engineering

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Description

Solve medical challenges with engineered solutions on this MSc in Biomedical Engineering.

You’ll study the way engineering can use and build on knowledge from medicine and life sciences, and master tissue engineering, biocompatibility and health technology. You’ll study with respected biomedical engineers, and have the opportunity to contribute to their active research projects in fields such as bio-inspired structures, healthcare monitoring or prosthetic limb design.

When you graduate, you’ll stand out in a growing and competitive field. You’ll be able to identify and solve issues in health technology, to demonstrate your practical abilities with biomedical hardware, and to call on a network of experts, including your lecturers and fellow graduates.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, including Engineering, Physical/Life Science or Medicine, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language Requirements for International and EU Applicants

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) found, in 2020, that “21st century medicine can only be delivered with significant amounts of technology”. With this Master’s under your belt, you’ll be able to show your knowledge and aptitude for careers in this essential part of the healthcare sector.

You’ll have skills in [practical bioengineering], alongside highly developed research and problem solving skills. As a University of Portsmouth graduate, you’ll also be eligible to continue professional membership with engineering professional bodies, giving you access to their resources, expert networks and ongoing seminars.

Your skills and experience will make you desirable to employers in healthcare industries, such as [the NHS and private providers], and in wider technical or engineering organisations.

Module Details

On this course, you’ll study four core modules and your individual project.

  • Biomaterials and Biocompatibility – 30 credits
  • Computational Biomechanics – 30 credits
  • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering – 30 credits
  • Tissue Regeneration – 30 credits
  • Individual Project – 60 credits

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