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Biomedical Engineering@

Strathclyde

Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

2 minute movie about Biomedical Engineering

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

MechanicalEngineering

Electrical and Electronic

Engineering

Human Biology / Medicine

BiomedicalEngineering

Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

2 degrees:B.Eng. (Hons) – 4 year courseM.Eng. – 5 year course

– > 60% in B.Eng.

B.Eng./M.Eng.Biomedical Engineering

Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

The Course:

Years 1 and 2:

Fundamental core engineering and life science classes.• Mechanical engineering• Electrical engineering• Biomedical Science

Year 3

Further core engineering and life science, with specialist Biomedical Engineering classes. E.g.• Biomechanics• Biomaterials

Years 5 (M.Eng. only)

Compulsory • group project• entrepreneurship in BME

Further optional specialist Biomedical Engineering classes

Year 4:

Specialist Biomedical Engineering classes. E.g.• Biomedical Instrumentation• Biomedical Electronics• Professional Studies• individual project

+ large choice of options

• We will be seeking accreditation from:

Accreditation

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Admissions

• B.Eng.• Highers

– AAAB– Maths, physics at A

• A-levels– ABB– Inc. maths and physics

• M.Eng.• Highers

– AAABB/AAAA– Maths, physics at A

• A-levels– AAB– Inc. maths and physics

It’s not a requirement, but without higher/GCSE biology at B or above, you are unlikely to be given an offer.

Offers are usually at AH level for non “straight A” candidates.

Minimum requirements:

Engineering Academy route being investigated – not currently available

Statements

• Student• MUST demonstrate

knowledge of and motivation for biomedical engineering

• Explain prior non-indicative performance

• Teacher• Complement student

statement• Explain prior non-

indicative performance

• I read all applications in entirety• Holistic impression gained

– Personal circumstances taken into account

• Desire/motivation for BME must be evident + evidence of maths/physics ability/potential

• Personalised offer given

• No interview.

Admissions process

25 Places for Scottish/EU students, approx. 200 applications for 2015 entry!

Biomedical engineering is expected to be the fastest-growing job market in the United States during the next seven years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Median pay: $79,500 Top pay: $124,000 10-year job growth:61.7%

Potential Employers:Industry Research & development; Research & development, maintenance and diagnosis in the healthcare services; Medical device regulations; Medical device sales

The Metro, 24 April 2013

http://www.strath.ac.uk/biomedeng/

Any Questions?

Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

SUPPLEMENTARY SLIDES

What is Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde?

Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde

BiomechanicsApplication of mechanical principles to cells, tissues, organs and bodies.

Rehabilitation Engineering

Design and development of therapeutic and rehabilitative devices, including prosthetics and orthoses and assistive technologies

Biosensors, Instrumentation and

analysisDevelopment of medical devices to record and analyse physiological signals

Prosthetic devices Artificial Organs

Design and development of replacement and assistive devices for replacement and augmentation of bodily functions

BiomaterialsDesign and assessment of implantable materials

Tissue engineering & regenerative medicine

Replacing or regenerating biological tissue to restore physiological and mechanical function

Clinical / surgical Engineering

Design and development of devices, systems and procedures to improve the outcome of medical intervention

Physiological ModellingDevelop numerical simulations of physiologic systems

Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

An example of what we do...