You'll gain the technical knowledge and transferable skills required to pursue a career in bioengineering, while developing specialist expertise in the field of biomaterials.
You'll also examine the development of materials for new applications, the response of cells, and the design of materials as scaffolds for tissue engineering.
An individual research project is a key component of your studies. This provides you with an opportunity to apply your knowledge to current research problems.
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll take all of these core modules.
Develop your ability to critically analyse the latest research in Biomedical Engineering and advance your scientific writing and presentation skills.
Learn how to describe organ systems and their functions, covering everything from the cardiovascular system to brain function and the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems.
Learn data analysis methodologies and understand how to integrate these concepts into your research projects.
Deepen your understanding of the key skills needed by professional engineers in the development of medical systems and devices, specifically in the preparation of regulatory approval.
Become familiar with the major classes of biomedical implant materials and their use in the body and reasons for failure.
Examine fundamental concepts in normal tissue development and discuss their imitation within a lab setting.
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
2:1 in an Engineering, Physical Sciences or Mathematical subject.
This course requires a strong maths competency and successful applicants will typically be expected to have scored the equivalent of a 2:1 or above in maths topics during their undergraduate degree.
Applicants should have either wet-lab skills or experience in modelling and simulation.
Students from a Medical or Life Sciences background may wish to consider our MSc Engineering for Biomedicine .
All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to Imperial.
For admission to this course, you must achieve the higher university requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements .
We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.
The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.
For guidance see our accepted qualifications though please note that the standards listed are the minimum for entry to Imperial , and not specifically this Department .
If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team .