Keele University Prospectus Postgraduate | 2016 | Page 25

Overview

The MSc in Biomedical
Engineering at Keele University
has a 15-year history of
delivering specialist training
to postgraduate students. The
multi-disciplinary nature of the
course enables the progression
of passionate students from
a range of backgrounds into
careers within the healthcare
and biomedical research
sectors. The MSc Biomedical
Engineering course covers core
engineering in medicine topics,
equipping students with the
skills essential for employment
in the hospital based healthcare
sector, healthcare management,
medical device industry and for
subsequent PhD studies.

Additional information

The MSc course runs alongside
other postgraduate courses
within the School of Medicine
(ranked 2nd in the UK) at Keele.
Most course teaching takes place
at the Guy Hilton Research Centre
(GHRC), located immediately
adjacent to the University Hospital
of North Staffordshire (UHNS),
providing access to clinical
sites and workshops, offices
and seminar rooms and the
all-important direct connection
with the full range of clinical
activities. All students and staff
members have the opportunity
to work closely with clinicians
and supporting medical
healthcare staff.

Module titles

The following is a list of
indicative modules:
• Human Physiology
and Anatomy*
• Physiological Measurement
• Experimental Research
Methodology
• Medical Equipment and
Technology Services
Management
• Biomedical Signal Processing
and Modelling
• Medical Device Design
Principles
• Bioreactor and Growth
Environment
• Biomechanics
• Molecular Techniques

Key Information

MEDICINE

Biomedical
Engineering

Course type

MSc, postgraduate
diploma

Mode of study

Full-time or part-time

Entry
requirements

Students holding a
first or second-class
honours degree in
engineering, physical
or biological sciences
or other professional
qualification acceptable
to Keele University,
are encouraged to
apply. For international
applicants, IELTS 6.5
is required.

Contact email

medicine.pgenquiries
@keele.ac.uk

• Stem Cell Therapy
• Nanomagnetics in
Nanomedicine
• Biosensors
• Cell and Tissue Engineering
• Cell Biomechanics
• Health Care Technology
Assessment
• Biomaterials
*Compulsory for students who
cannot demonstrate previous
knowledge of anatomy.

Excellent library and study
facilities are available at
the Health Library, Clinical
Education Centre, UHNS site
and at the University Library
on the main campus.

www.keele.ac.uk/medicine/
postgraduateandleadershipcourses

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