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University of Portsmouth: Biomedical Engineering

Institution University of Portsmouth View institution profile
Department Faculty of Technology
Web www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate
Email admissions@port.ac.uk
Telephone 023 9284 5566
Study type Taught

Summary

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.

All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.

This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.

What you'll experience

  • Be part of a diverse cohort of biomedical engineering students, from academic backgrounds in engineering, physical or life sciences, or medicine

  • Prepare to join the fastest-growing engineering discipline world-wide

  • Work with industry-standard hardware in our Future Technology Centre and Biomechanics Laboratory

  • Contribute to active research being undertaken by published experts in biomedical engineering research

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

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.

Graduates of this course might go on to roles such as: - technology management in a hospital

  • designing, developing and manufacturing medical devices

  • working with healthcare services and products

  • technical consultancy for marketing departments

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

Why Portsmouth?

Portsmouth offers a wide range of Master’s degrees designed to help you go further. 

We’re as ambitious for your future as you are. Our Master’s courses are informed by what employers know they’ll need tomorrow. You’ll be taught by experts in research and practice, who have experience of making change happen out in the world. 

With excellent industry links, plus an impressive community of alumni entrepreneurs, you’ll enjoy opportunities to network with a whole range of people. Connections you make through Portsmouth can change everything. 

Many Master’s students balance work and life commitments while …

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