Biomedical Engineering with Management (Healthcare) MSc (Eng)

Program Overview

This MSc program in Biomedical Engineering with Management (Healthcare) equips students with expertise in biomedical engineering and management, preparing them for careers in medical device design, research, and engineering management. The program combines a strong foundation in biomechanics, tissue engineering, and management principles, with access to world-class facilities and research opportunities. Students benefit from a practical and research-led approach, ensuring they are well-equipped for success in the biomedical engineering field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Biomedical Engineering with Management (Healthcare) is designed for intercalating medical students and graduates in life sciences who want to develop specialist skills and knowledge in biomedical engineering. The program aims to:

• Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and technologies that have made biomedical engineering essential in healthcare, medicine, and human biology.
• Provide students with a strong foundation in biomechanics and fluid mechanics in the human body.
• Develop students' skills in engineering design innovations and modern management techniques.
• Prepare students for a variety of careers in the biomedical engineering field, including medical device design, research and development, engineering management, and consultancy.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Semester One:
• Compulsory Modules:
• STRUCTURAL BIOMATERIALS (MATS410): Covers the structure and properties of materials used in medical devices, including metals and alloys, polymers, and ceramics.
• COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (MNFG604): Introduces students to the latest 3D tools and techniques used by designers.
• TECHNICAL WRITING FOR ENGINEERS (ENGG596): Develops technical writing skills for engineers.
• Cardiovascular Physiology and Mechanics (ENGG415): Covers cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, the behavior of biofluids under flow, and blood flow in relation to cardiovascular prostheses and devices.
• Optional Modules:
• ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS (MATS301): Focuses on non-ferrous alloys and composite materials.
• MATERIALS PROCESSING AND SELECTION (MATS520): Introduces the relationships between materials properties and the influence of processing on them.
• ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (MNFG610): Provides an overview of the role of additive manufacturing in new product development.
• Semester Two:
• Compulsory Modules:
• MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS (ENGG410): Covers the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and techniques used to measure and analyze body movements.
• ENTERPRISE STUDIES (MNGT414): Teaches the concepts of Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Company Infrastructure, and Investment Proposals.
• Cardiovascular Physiology and Mechanics (ENGG415): Covers cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, the behavior of biofluids under flow, and blood flow in relation to cardiovascular prostheses and devices.
• Optional Modules:
• ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (MECH433): Discusses energy generation and usage.
• ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WITH LASERS (MECH607): Provides an understanding of the principles of advanced manufacturing techniques using lasers.
• SMART MATERIALS (MATS515): Introduces students to the facilitating world of ‘Smart Materials’.
• Final Project:
• Compulsory Module:
• MSC(ENG) PROJECT (60 CREDITS) (ENGG660): Provides students with the opportunity to plan, carry out, and control a research project at the forefront of their academic discipline.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of written exams, class tests, and coursework. Coursework-based assignments include essays, reports, oral presentations, mini-project work, key skills exercises, and a dissertation.

Teaching:

Students are taught through a combination of traditional lectures and practical classes, benefitting from research-led teaching and active learning methods. There will be a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory work, demonstrations, problem-solving exercises, group projects, and independent study.

Careers:

Graduates from this MSc program are prepared for a variety of careers in the biomedical engineering field, including:

• Medical device design and manufacture
• Academic research
• Engineering management
• Consultancy
Previous biomedical engineering graduates have gone onto careers working for medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, the National Health Service, and other healthcare providers.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, meaning that successful completion of the program will put students on track to gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in the UK.
• The program includes a strong practical element and incorporates the latest academic and industry research, preparing students to work effectively at the forefront of engineering.
• Students will have access to modern, world-class teaching and learning facilities, including the Active Learning Laboratories, which feature lab space, manufacturing robots, and prototyping facilities.
• Students will also have access to high-spec workstations featuring industry-standard engineering software.
• The program is suitable for intercalation for Medicine students.

• UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland): Full-time place, per year £12,400
• International fees: Full-time place, per year £28,000
• Fees stated are for the 2024-25 academic year.
• Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
• You can pay your tuition fees in installments.
• All or part of your tuition fees can be funded by external sponsorship.
This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.