Biomedical Engineering

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

• mechanical engineering
• biomedical sciences

Or related disciplines such as:

• general engineering
• electrical and electronic engineering
• automotive, aeronautical or design engineering
• dental sciences
• mathematics
• physics: including medical physics

Relevant professional experience is desirable, although not essential.

We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course provides you with the technical knowledge, analytical ability and transferable skills to excel in an exciting and fast-developing biomedical field.

Overview

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:

• Biomechanical
• Biomaterials

You'll study specialised modules according to your choice of stream. Some taught modules are common between the two streams

Biomechanical stream

This stream will enable you to:

• learn how to use CAD to design new medical devices
• understand fundamental aspects of biomaterials for medical applications
• understand the importance of regulatory requirements for medical devices
• critically assess the main advantages and limitations of medical products
• understand the biomechanics of the human body
• analyse the design and function of orthopaedic products
• learn how to predict the life and reliability of engineering materials

Biomaterials stream

This stream will enable you to:

• understand the fundamental properties of biomaterials for medical applications
• learn the principles of tissue engineering
• learn how to develop strategies for repairing damaged tissue and organs
• understand how nature can help engineers develop complex functional materials, innovative designs and processes
• understand the importance of regulatory requirements for medical devices
• understand the biomechanics of the human body
• analyse the design and function of orthopaedic products

View this video where Dr Oana Bretcanu discusses the modules in this stream.

What you'll learn

The taught modules that are common across streams are:

• MSc Project: Mechanical and Systems Engineering
• Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements
• Contemporary Case Study in Biomedical Engineering
• Orthopaedic Engineering
• Biomaterials

Our common modules develop your knowledge and analytical skills to enable you to:

• explore fundamental bioengineering developments
• understand the mechanics of the human body
• analyse case studies of medical device performance
• understand the importance of regulatory requirements to medical devices
• learn about applications of robotic technologies in rehabilitation

Please see our overview videos below for more info on the key modules you'll study:

• Medical Devices Regulatory Requirements
• Biomaterials

Information for international students

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Fees and funding

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information