Biomedical Engineering with Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Entry requirements

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

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.

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

Information for international students

You may require ATAS clearance for this programme. Find out more: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/visas-international-advice/visas-for-study/atas/.

Fees and funding

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