Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2017 | Page 43

Biomedical Engineering Key Information Overview The MSc in Biomedical Engineering at Keele is a multidisciplinary course that will prepare students for an exciting career across a wide range of areas of engineering in medicine, be that in academic or industrial research, the medical devices sector or in the clinical arena. The course is professionally accredited and suitable for people with both engineering and life science backgrounds, including medicine and subjects allied to medicine. The course will cover the fundamentals of engineering in medicine, introduce students to the latest developments in medical technology, and expose students to the challenges of working with patients through clinical visits. Learning and teaching methods include lectures and demonstrations from medical and engineering specialists, practical classes using state-of-the-art facilities and seminars with leading national and international researchers. The course is accredited by the Institute for Physics and Engineering in Medicine, whose aims are to ensure that graduates of accredited programmes are equipped with the knowledge and skills for the biomedical engineering workplace, be that in industry, healthcare or academic environments. Accreditation gives you confidence that the course meets strict suitability and quality criteria for providing master’s level education in this field.‌‌‌ Course type MSc, postgraduate diploma Mode of study Full-time or part-time Indicative entry requirements 2:2 in engineering, physical or biological sciences or other professional qualification. For a list of full entry requirements please visit www.keele.ac.uk/ pgtcourses Contact email [email protected] The course runs alongside its sister course, the MSc in Cell and Tissue Engineering, and an EPSRC and MRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ensuring a stimulating academic environment for students and many opportunities for engaging with further study and research. Indicative modules • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Engineering for Medical Applications* Human Physiology and Anatomy* Physiological Measurement Medical Equipment and Technology Services Management Medical Device Design Principles Biomedical Signal Processing and Modelling Experimental Research Methodology Biomechanics Biomaterials Biosensors Nanomagnetics in Nanomedicine Introduction to Medical Imaging Cell Biomechanics Stem Cells: Types, Characteristics and Applications Bioreactors and Growth Environment Cell and Tissue Engineering Molecular Techniques *Students may be able to gain a waiver if a sufficient level of prior learning can be evidenced. For more information please visit keele.ac.uk/pg/biomed/ Hamzah Hmeidi I chose this course to be of service to people, to partake in the excitement of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to the complex problems of medical care. As a biomedical engineer, we use traditional engineering expertise to analyse and solve problems in biology and medicine with the aim of enhancing healthcare. Smart minds choose Keele 43