Newcastle University: Biomedical Engineering

Summary

The Biomedical Engineering MSc provides you with technical knowledge, analytical expertise and transferable skills in exciting and rapidly developing fields within Biomedical Engineering.

This programme is designed for both practising professionals and new graduates with an engineering or science-based degree.

This industrially focused degree will enable you to apply engineering principles and push forward technology to create novel diagnostic and therapeutic tools for various medical conditions. We believe that the future of healthcare will be transformed by research and development in science and engineering.

The MSc has three streams, to allow you to specialise in your area of interest:
Biomechanical
Bioelectrical
Regulatory Sciences

Some taught modules are common between the three streams, but you will study specialised modules according to your choice of stream. All three streams lead to the award of MSc in Biomedical Engineering.

Our varied MSc programme is designed to consider the needs of clinicians, bioengineers, manufacturers and regulators. By the end of this programme, you’ll have a wide range of transferable skills and technical knowledge to allow you to contribute to biomedical engineering industry and beyond.

What you'll learn: The taught modules that are common across streams are:
introduction to Biomedical Engineering
core skills
medical devices regulatory requirements

Our common modules develop your knowledge and analytical skills to enable you to:
explore fundamental bioengineering developments
understand how bioengineering relates to human body
analyse case studies of medical device performance
understand the importance of regulatory requirements to medical devices
use engineering software (MATLAB, CAD, FEA) for data analysis
develop engineering solutions to practical medical problems

More details for the taught modules in each stream are provided in the module tab.

Project work
Dissertation
The 60-credit research project forms a major component of your degree. You will complete the project under close supervision. The research project will involve sourcing and gathering information, critical analysis, and evaluation and presentation skills. Your project might relate to an existing research project with an industrial partner.

Delivery: We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching where our Biomedical Engineering MSc is delivered by expert staff in the School of Engineering, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and the School of Law. This offers a rich and diverse learning experience.

The course uses a blend of teaching methods, including:
lectures and tutorials
visits to local hospitals and industry
seminars
computer workshops
laboratory work

You will benefit from clinical and industry guest lectures.

Each stream is 180 credits and runs for three semesters, from late September until August in the following year. The structure of each stream consists of:
Three common modules, each of 20 credits
Three specialised modules, each of 20 credits
An individual research project (60 credits)

Our modules are taught by block and linear delivery, allowing you to immerse yourself and understand the subject in more depth.

Assessment: For your taught modules you will be assessed by a mixture of written and oral examinations, reports and coursework.
The research project will be assessed through a written dissertation, submitted at the end of August and an oral presentation, held by the middle of September.

Facilities: You will have access to a range of dedicated specialist facilities used for teaching and research.
You will have access to some of these, depending on your specialist stream and project topic. There are dedicated biomaterials, tissue engineering, biotribology and biosensors labs in the School of Engineering where appropriate projects may be undertaken. These are used for training, course delivery and the manufacture of materials/components needed to support project work.

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: electrical and electronic engineering mechanical engineering Or related disciplines such as: general engineering automotive, aeronautical or design engineering mathematics physics: including medical physics Relevant professional experience is desirable, although not essential. We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience. English Language requirements - 12 Month MSc: To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements: Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Location	Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU

Summary

The Biomedical Engineering MSc enables you to widen your biomedical engineering knowledge and skills. You develop these to a postgraduate level with the opportunity to undertake in-depth studies through your research projects.

The Biomedical Engineering MSc has three specialist streams to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations:
Bioelectrical
Biomechanical
Regulatory Sciences

It is intended for students with an honours degree (or international equivalent) in:
mechanical or mechanical-related engineering, eg biomedical, materials or design
electrical or electronic-related engineering
other engineering disciplines
maths
physics
or a related scientific discipline.

What you'll learn

The taught part of the course covers major biomedical engineering themes, including:
bioengineering
bioelectronics
medical technology innovation
biomaterials and tissue engineering
orthopaedic engineering
design for human-systems integration

Project work

Your project is chosen from an extensive range of subjects. Project work can range from fundamental studies in areas of basic biomedical engineering science to practical design, make and test investigations.

Recent projects include:
investigations of bone cutting
assessment of finger splints
design of assistive technology
testing of artificial shoulder joints
design of a rig to flex spinal segments
investigation of nanoparticles
testing of spinal implants

Some research may be undertaken in collaboration with industry.

Course delivery

The course is delivered by the School of Engineering. The taught component of the course combines delivery methods:
lectures
tutorials
laboratory work
seminars

Assessment is by written examination and submitted in-course assignments.

The research project (worth 60 credits) is undertaken throughout the duration of the Master's course. Project work is assessed by dissertation and oral/poster presentations. You will be allocated, and meet regularly with, project supervisors.

The School has an established programme of research seminars. These are delivered by guest speakers from academia and industry (both national and international), providing excellent insights into a wide variety of engineering research.

Effective communication is an important skill for the modern professional engineer. This course includes sessions to help develop your ability, both through formal guidance sessions dedicated to good practice in report writing, and through oral/poster presentations of project work.

Facilities:
The School of Engineering has both general and specialist laboratories and workshop facilities. These are used for training, course delivery and the manufacture of materials/components needed to support project work.

We have multiple networked computer clusters on campus (120+ PCs), which supports all of the specialist software introduced and used within the course.

There are dedicated biomaterial and biotribology labs in the School where appropriate projects may be undertaken.

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering or mechanical engineering or a related discipline, such as: •general engineering •automotive, aeronautical or design engineering •mathematics •physics, including medical physics. English Language requirements - 12 Month MSc: To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements: Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Location	Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU