Biomedical Engineering MSc
Biomedical Engineering MSc
Full time: 12 months
Profile
The Biomedical Engineering MSc enables you to widen your biomedical engineering knowledge and skills. You develop these to a postgraduate level with the opportunity to undertake in-depth studies through your research projects.
COVID-19
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to COVID-19.
See our terms and conditions for more information
View our Frequently Asked Questions
We are currently enhancing our taught programmes to:
- provide more industrial context
- offer more flexibility and choice
- deliver an enhanced educational experience
You will be able to view full details of our 2020 modules on offer for this course in mid May.
If you have any queries in the meantime, please email SoE.LT@ncl.ac.uk
About this course
The Biomedical Engineering MSc has three specialist streams to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations:
- Bioelectrical
- Biomechanical
- Regulatory Sciences
It is intended for students with an honours degree (or international equivalent) in:
- mechanical or mechanical-related engineering, eg biomedical, materials or design
- electrical or electronic-related engineering
- other engineering disciplines
- maths
- physics
- or a related scientific discipline.
What you'll learn
The taught part of the course covers major biomedical engineering themes, including:
- bioengineering
- bioelectronics
- medical device regulation
- biomaterials and tissue engineering
- orthopaedic engineering
- design for human-systems integration
Project work
Your project is chosen from an extensive range of subjects. Project work can range from fundamental studies in areas of basic biomedical engineering science to practical design, make and test investigations.
Recent projects include:
- investigations of bone cutting
- assessment of finger splints
- design of assistive technology
- testing of artificial shoulder joints
- design of a rig to flex spinal segments
- investigation of nanoparticles
- testing of spinal implants
Some research may be undertaken in collaboration with industry.
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Elmira's student profileI enjoy the modules that have been offered by my school because they provide knowledge in various fields which widens my view while designing or analysing a device.
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2020 entry
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
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Work experience
Work experience placements are a great way to develop relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.
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Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
EU students starting at Newcastle in 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering or mechanical engineering or a related discipline, such as:
- general engineering
- automotive, aeronautical or design engineering
- mathematics
- physics, including medical physics
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language requirements - 12 Month MSc
To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering our Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
How to Apply
You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step by step guide can help you on your way.
You will initially apply for the Biomedical Engineering MSc but choose a specialist stream upon registration.
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.