Biomedical Engineering MSc

Newcastle University

This course provides you with the technical knowledge, analytical ability and transferable skills to excel in an exciting and fast-developing biomedical field.Our Biomedical Engineering MSc is designed for both recent graduates and professionals with an engineering, medical or science background.You’ll apply engineering principles to solve real-world medical challenges, and develop tools that diagnose, treat, and improve lives.The MSc has two streams, so you can specialise in your area of interest:BiomechanicalBiomaterialsYou'll study specialised modules according to your choice of stream. Some taught modules are common between the two streams.Biomechanical streamThis stream will enable you to:learn how to use CAD to design new medical devicesunderstand fundamental aspects of biomaterials for medical applicationsunderstand the importance of regulatory requirements for medical devicescritically assess the main advantages and limitations of medical productsunderstand the biomechanics of the human bodyanalyse the design and function of orthopaedic productslearn how to predict the life and reliability of engineering materialsBiomaterials streamThis stream will enable you to:understand the fundamental properties of biomaterials for medical applicationslearn the principles of tissue engineeringlearn how to develop strategies for repairing damaged tissue and organsunderstand how nature can help engineers develop complex functional materials, innovative designs and processesunderstand the importance of regulatory requirements for medical devicesunderstand the biomechanics of the human bodyanalyse the design and function of orthopaedic products

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