MSc Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies

The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies MSc at UCL (University College London) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme that combines technical training and clinical exposure. The course aims to train students to be capable of improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through the use of engineering skills. Course Content: The curriculum incorporates an understanding of the pathophysiology and management of common conditions, analysis and design of assistive technology, and conducting a robust clinical trial. Assignments and projects are clinically focused, with the option of carrying out the main project in a hospital setting.Key Modules: Core modules include Rehabilitation Engineering, Assistive Technology, Introduction to Research Methods, and Clinical Experience in Rehabilitation. Optional modules that students can choose from encompass Movement Biomechanics, Sensory Motor Neuroscience, and Paediatric Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).Future Careers: The programme provides students with a firm foundation for careers as professional engineers in the NHS and related healthcare organisations, in industry, or in academia. Some graduates of the programme have gone on to PhD studies at UCL.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.