Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2017 | Page 45

Cell and Tissue Engineering Key Information Overview Located within a European Centre of Excellence for Tissue Engineering, and based on Keele University’s local hospital campus, the MSc in Cell and Tissue Engineering provides support and development to enhance a career within this rapidly expanding field. The multidisciplinary environment enables close interaction with leading academics and clinicians involved in cutting-edge and clinically transformative research. The MSc Cell and Tissue Engineering programme has tracked alongside the strongly emergent global Regenerative Medicine industry and will prepare students for an exciting future within a range of medical engineering areas, be that in academic or industrial research, medical materials, devices, or therapeutics sectors, or in the clinical arena. The modular structure to the course enables flexibility and personalisation to suit student’s career aspirations, build upon strengths and interests and develop new understanding in key topics. The selection of modules on offer is professionally accredited by the Institute for Physics and Engineering in Medicine. 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 provides support from the basics of human anatomy and physiology, through to development of novel nanotechnologies for healthcare. Due to the teaching and research involvement of clinical academic staff within the department, there are exciting opportunities to be exposed to current clinical challenges and state-of-the-art developments. Clinical visits and specialist seminars are offered and students will be able to select dissertation projects that span fundamental research to clinical translation of technologies – a truly ‘bench to bedside’ approach. The course runs alongside its sister course, the MSc in Biomedical Engineering, and an EPSRC-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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Human Physiology and Anatomy* Biomaterials Stem Cells: Types, Characteristics and Applications Bioreactors and Growth Environment Cell and Tissue Engineering Experimental Research Methodology Engineering for Medical Applications Biomechanics Cell Biomechanics Molecular Techniques Nanomagnetics in Nanomedicine Biosensors Introduction to Medical Imaging Physiological Measurement Medical Equipment and Technology Services Management Medical Device Design Principles Biomedical Signal Processing and Modelling *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/cellandtissueengineering Abigail Rutter My favourite part was the final aspect of the course, the practical based dissertation. Mine was centred on developing spinal implants that were composed of collagen hydrogels, nanofibres and a range of neural cells. It brought together all the skills I’d learned. Smart minds choose Keele 45