BEng/MEng in Biomaterial Science and Tissue Engineering (UCAS code BJ8X/BJ89)
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineers need skills in both biology and engineering to develop new approaches for augmenting and replacing diseased and damaged body parts. In years one and two of our interdisciplinary programme you will spend approximately 50% of your time studying the biological, chemical and physical requirements for replacement body parts. This is coupled with studying the scientific and engineering principles behind the mechanical properties of materials. You will study how to select materials for specific applications and learn about the techniques that can be used to process them into the final device.
Years 3 and 4 are devoted to the application of your knowledge of materials, engineering principles and biology. You will investigate specific problems such as inflammation and immune responses as well as biocompatibility and biomechanics. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of the biomaterials industry and apply your knowledge during your research project.
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