Taught course

Biomedical Engineering with Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Institution
Queen Mary, University of London · School of Engineering and Materials Science
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A good 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in Engineering or a related discipline.

English language requirements apply such as IELTS 6.5

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MSc programme is ideal for engineering graduates who want to boost their careers in one of the fastest-growing engineering disciplines. You’ll gain specialist expertise in how to develop biomaterials for use in medical and surgical settings – and be at the forefront of innovation in this vital discipline.

  • Get involved in internationally leading bioengineering research at a top UK university.
  • Work in our state-of-the-art facilities, including engineering labs and in-house research centres.
  • Professionally accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), demonstrating that our curriculum is closely aligned to industry needs.

What you'll study

This MSc programme takes an interdisciplinary approach to the rewarding and important field of biomedical engineering.

Working within our thriving Division of Bioengineering, you'll be supported to gain the skills to develop new biomaterials for use in a range of medical environments. You’ll have the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge of human physiology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and biomaterials.

You’ll examine the biocompatibility of implantable materials and devices, and investigate materials and techniques for nanotechnology and nanomedicine in our specialist facilities.

Teaching

You’ll be taught by world-leading academics and engineers, with specialisms in nanostructured biomaterials, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine and more. Our staff have links with organisations such as the Royal Society of Medicine, the European Academy and OAtech+ Network.

Our academic research feeds into our teaching at all levels, ensuring you share in the latest advancements.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions, as well as completing coursework for academic feedback. You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at Queen Mary.

Facilities

School facilities include:

  • BioFluids laboratory
  • Cell and tissue engineering laboratories
  • Confocal Laser Scanning and Super Resolution Microscopy Lab
  • Creative Hub and student makerspace
  • The Kidman (Gait Analysis) Lab, and Hip Wear Simulator
  • Mechanical testing facilities and medical electronics lab
  • Mechanobiology and BioAFM laboratories
  • NanoVision Centre

Career paths

You’ll leave this MSc as a well-qualified graduate, with opportunities for employment in many leading industries, as well as in research. Graduates of our Biomedical Engineering programmes have gone onto a diverse range of job roles including:

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer in Medical Devices
  • Biomedical Design Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Medical Engineering Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Sustainability and Physics Engineer
  • Trainee Clinical Scientist

At organisations including:

  • NHS
  • Buro Happold Engineering
  • East Kent Hospitals University
  • Imperial College Healthcare Trust
  • JEB Technologies
  • Oval Medical Technologies
  • Stanmore Implants
  • ICU Medical

Our Industrial Liaison Forum gives you a chance to network with our industrial partners and build your professional contacts while at university.

96% of Engineering and Materials Science postgraduates are in employment or study 15 months after graduation (GOS, 2019/20)

95% of those postgraduates are in highly skilled roles (GOS, 2019/20)

Fees and funding

UK students
£12,650
International students
£28,900

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

  • Scholarships and bursaries
  • Postgraduate loans (UK students)
  • Country-specific scholarships for international students

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Email
pgtadmissions@qmul.ac.uk