Taught course

Biomaterials

Institution
The University of Manchester · School of Materials
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

You will need at least a UK 2.2 Honours degree or overseas equivalent in an engineering, physical or biological sciences or mathematical subject (i.e. Materials Science, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, Biomaterials, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering or Chemistry etc). We can consider Nutrition, Health Sciences and other backgrounds on a case by case basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Biomaterials provides you with a thorough training in current clinically used biomaterials and state of the art advances in these in research. The clinical application module will cover generations of biomaterials in orthopaedics and cardiovascular. In addition it will aim to give an introduction to foreign body reactions to these materials. You will also be trained on advanced biomaterials including nanomaterials, natural materials and soft matter. Further, we will also introduce techniques associated with translation of research from lab to clinic. Additionally, there will be a 5 months long project component which will give you hands-on training on development and testing of novel biomaterials. This MSc is the ideal preparation for a career either in industry as a biomaterial scientist, or for cutting-edge academic research.

Aims

  • To develop students knowledge base in biomaterial structure, manufacture and use.
  • To develop students critical analysis of biomaterial development and methods of application.
  • To provide students with the tools to communicate advances and deficiencies of biomaterials to clinicians and healthcare professionals.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

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

Course contact details

Name
Department of Materials
Email
pgt-materials@manchester.ac.uk
Phone
0161 543 4020