Biomedical Engineering MSc
Ulster University
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JAN-27

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This course is subject to revalidation. This course is a suitable preparation for employment in the medical device, pharma and biotechnology sectors and as preparation for PhD studies or research positions. The course draws upon the internationally recognised research with the school in areas such as Tissue Engineering, Bioceramics, Medical Electrodes and Drug Delivery. The course team also has a wealth of industrial experience and several medical device spin out companies have been established ...Read more

This course is subject to revalidation. This course is a suitable preparation for employment in the medical device, pharma and biotechnology sectors and as preparation for PhD studies or research positions. The course draws upon the internationally recognised research with the school in areas such as Tissue Engineering, Bioceramics, Medical Electrodes and Drug Delivery. The course team also has a wealth of industrial experience and several medical device spin out companies have been established by the school. An outstanding 94% ofthe School of Engineering research output has been judged as world-leading or internationally excellent, and it is ranked in the top 20 of Engineering departments in the UK (REF 2021). The course is based in internationally recognised NIBEC centre within the school which is the longest established Biomedical Research Centre in Ireland. The multi-million pound purpose-built facilities house some of the most sophisticated nano-fabrication, biological and characterisation equipment in the world. NIBEC is staffed by an internationally recognised and well experienced team of researchers and academics working predominantly at the interface of bioengineering and nanotechnology.

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30/279
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Lea
06 Mar 25

It’s handy that they let us stay in the library overnight, but sometimes we can hear the student bar while we’re studying. Other than that it’s been..Read more

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Sneha
06 Mar 25

Location is pretty good and freshers fayre a are..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally, a second class honours degree or better in a relevant engineering, science, physics or technology discipline. Or a postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or technology discipline. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experience, a portfolio of written evidence may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

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£7,240 per year

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£17,810 per year

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£17,810 per year

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