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University of Bristol: Biorobotics
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Engineering Mathematics |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The next frontier in robotics will take inspiration from biology to design robots that are soft, smart, green and social. From microrobots for cancer treatment, to swarms powering warehouses, soft grippers for manufacturing, and new material interfaces for prosthetics, biorobots will provide solutions to today's global challenges. State-of-the-art robots will in turn power scientific discovery, allowing for the study of living systems in their natural habitats from robots automating experiments in the lab, to artificial fish studying pollution in the deep sea.
This programme brings together life scientists and engineers in an interdisciplinary environment where solutions are co-created with stakeholders in mind. For the life scientists, this will open new horizons powered by robotics and AI, skills in high demand in today's job market. For the engineers, this will go beyond a typical robotics training, towards reinventing the way robots are designed and used with bioinspiration at heart.
This unique combination of biology and engineering will develop core professional skills including working across disciplines and responsible open-ended innovation. The programme centres around a common core in fundamental robotics and life sciences, followed by dedicated taught- and project-based biorobotics units that will walk you through latest research and applications, with a hands-on understanding of how to build these systems yourself, and demonstrations of how they can be used for good.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If you have one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - A relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 36500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 36500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. If you have one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - A relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant paid or voluntary work experience (minimum one year full-time, or part-time equivalent) in areas related to: Medicine, Biology, Robotics, AI, Data Science, Computer Science, or Digital Technologies See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 35400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 35400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of significant, relevant paid or voluntary work experience (minimum one year full-time, or part-time equivalent) in areas related to: Medicine, Biology, Robotics, AI, Data Science, Computer Science, or Digital Technologies See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
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