University of Surrey
Surrey, England, UK
12mths full-time; 24mths part-time
Running for over 50 years, our MSc is one of the longest-established biomedical engineering degree programmes in the world and has been highlighted for an ‘excellent’ grade in the UK Teaching Quality Assessment scheme as well as being highly commended by external examiners for the breadth and depth of material taught.
Programme overview
Biomedical engineering is one of the most important growth areas in the engineering sector in the first half of the twenty-first century. Internationally, the rise in demand for biomedical engineers is, and will remain, greater than in any other engineering discipline.
Our course will suit you if you want to gain the skill-set and experience required to embark on a future career within clinical engineering, the medical industry or healthcare science and research. You will benefit from a thorough taught knowledge base, covering areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, movement analysis, human biology, instrumentation, micro-engineering, physiological measurement, medical implants, rehabilitation engineering and safety.
Why not read profiles of past and present students studying our subject, including Alex Bates, who took his MSc in Biomedical Engineering?
Module overview (all compulsory)
On this MSc there are four semester 1 modules which are taught over ten weeks. In semester 2, you will undertake another four modules, each taught intensively over two weeks. You will also complete a Research Project which spans over the two semesters and the summer period. If you are studying on a part-time basis, you will take two modules per semester over the two years, and complete your Research Project in the second year.
Modules (all compulsory):
- Human Biology
- Instrumentation
- Biomechanics
- Professional and Research Skills
- Computer Methods in Biomedical Engineering Research
- Human Movement and Rehabilitation
- Medical Implants and Biomaterial Applications
- Biomedical Sensors and Signals
- Research Project
Professional recognition
The Biomedical Engineering MSc has accreditation from the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
Entry requirements
A minimum 2.2 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in engineering, physical sciences, medicine, or life/medical/paramedical sciences. Other related paramedical professional qualifications may be considered. Occasionally students may be admitted with a lesser academic qualification, if they can prove several years’ relevant industrial (or Health Service) experience.
How to apply
For more information on the course and how to apply please visit the course website.
General enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 681 681
Admissions enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 682 222
admissions@surrey.ac.uk