Meng Biomedical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year

The MEng Biomedical Engineering with an Industrial Placement year is an opportunity for students to specialize in biomedical engineering and gain valuable work experience. This higher degree course at the University of Sheffield provides students with a solid foundation in engineering principles and design, coupled with a deep understanding of human physiology. Students will also have an opportunity to spend a year in a leading biomedical engineering company where they will experience how engineering is applied to solve medical problems. Course Content: This rigorous course encompasses the foundations and applications of engineering in medicine. It covers biological systems and biomaterials along with computational skills, professional engineering practice, clinical practice and research. Modules also encompass anatomy and physiology, electronics and data analysis, mechanics, thermodynamics, and systems modeling.Key Modules: Students will engage in a variety of key modules, including 'Introduction to Biomedical Engineering', 'Mechanics and Thermodynamics', 'Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering', 'Mathematics' and a host of others that span the four years.Accreditations: This degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are highly sought after and find employment in the NHS, private health sector, medical equipment companies, managerial and regulatory positions, as well as production and quality assurance in industry. They can also pursue further research in academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.