Bioengineering

www.lboro.ac.uk/bioengineering

2015/16 HESA UG STUDENT RECORD1ST IN THE UK FOR ENGINEERING PLACEMENTS

DLHE, 2016 GRADUATES ACROSS ALL ENGINEERING COURSES £28K AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

DLHE, 2016 GRADUATES ACROSS ALL ENGINEERING COURSES 96% OF EMPLOYED GRADUATES IN PROFESSIONAL, MANAGERIAL OR GRADUATE LEVEL ROLES

Bioengineering

What is Bioengineering? Bioengineering is a cutting edge, multi-disciplinary field that applies engineering and technology principles to biological and medical problems. It aims to improve human health through combining engineering expertise with medical needs for the enhancement of health care.

Major advances in Bioengineering include the development of artificial joints, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the heart pacemaker, angioplasty, bioengineered skin, kidney dialysis and the heart-lung machine.

This rapidly developing field of engineering allows for Bioengineering professionals to work in a wide range of areas. For instance they may design computer software to run complicated three dimensional scans, develop new drug therapies, or build models to understand the signals transmitted by the brain or heart. Whichever area they specialise in Bioengineers can make a real difference to the quality of people’s lives around the world.

A centre of excellence in Bioengineering Loughborough University has a long history as a leader in many fields of engineering. We have combined our excellence in Chemical Engineering, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering with our international excellence in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences to create a cross-disciplinary research team to lead the advancement of Biological Engineering. Since 2009 our Centre for Biological Engineering has successfully developed the interface between engineering, biology and medicine attracting over £20m of external investment.

Our National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine delivers world-class education, research and clinical services to benefit the health and wellbeing of the nation – from everyday people at risk of ill health through to elite athletes.

This expertise has been utilised in creating our first undergraduate course in Bioengineering. Taught by a team of international experts this course represents the very latest knowledge in this rapidly developing discipline.

STEMLab, new £17 million facilitiesSTEMLab is a £17 million investment in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and part of a wider £25 million investment in our campus which includes an adjacent student learning and teaching hub.

STEMLab includes a suite of laboratories for practical work in Bioengineering, allowing students crucial opportunities to gain applied experience with biological samples in a safe and modern environment.

Take an interactive tour of STEMLab and keep up to date with its development at: www.lboro.ac.uk/stemlab

www.lboro.ac.uk/bioengineering

About the courseThis new course combines areas of expertise in Bioengineering across Loughborough University to create a course specifically designed to supply the bioengineering industries with graduates that have a thorough grounding in the bioengineering disciplines, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to bioengineering problems. You will develop an appreciation of the technical, economic, social and environmental aspects of bioengineering whilst developing your own skills in self-learning, planning and communication. The course has a common core in years one and two but then allows for options to be selected to align with three key areas of graduate employability in Emerging Technologies, Biomaterials and Sports Bioengineering.

Loughborough University is the UK’s number one provider of engineering year-long placements sending 30% more students on placement than any other university*. During this course you can take the option of a paid industry placement. Completing a placement not only gives you real world experience but you will also gain an additional qualification of a Diploma in Industrial Studies. This is an experience that will really help you stand out when applying for your first job. Typical subjects covered in each year of the degree programme include: Year 1 Engineering Science; Mathematics for Engineers; CAD and EngineeringDrawing; Anatomy and Physiology; Electronics; Materials; Design Project

Year 2 Advanced Engineering Science; Digital Systems; Engineering Computation; Design Project; Biomaterials; Cell Biology; Statistics for Engineers

Final year BEngIndividual Project; Research Methods; Biomaterials; Bioelectricity; Regenerative Medicine; Biomedical Component Design; Healthcare Engineering; Sports Bioengineering; Engineering Management; Additive Manufacturing; Emerging Technologies

Year 3MEngBiomedical Component Design – Team Project; Research Methods; Biomaterials; Bioelectricity; Regenerative Medicine; Healthcare Engineering; Sports Bioengineering; Engineering Management; Additive Manufacturing; Emerging Technologies

Final Year MEngIndividual Research Project; Business Plans in Bioengineering;Sports Biomechanics; Neuromuscular Function; Drug Delivery; Advanced Biochemical Engineering; Advances in Materials; Advanced Therapies

Placement opportunity Study abroad Additional award

MEng (Hons) DIS/DIntS* 5 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: H163

MEng (Hons) 4 years full-time UCAS code: H162

BEng (Hons) DIS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich UCAS code: H161

BEng (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: H160

Typical offersA level: AAA (MEng) / AAB (BEng) including Mathematics with one from Chemistry, Biology and Physics (two of these subjects are preferred)

IB: (MEng) 37 (6,6,6 HL) / (BEng) 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Mathematics HL and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD (MEng) / DDD (BEng) in a relevant subject, with Distinctions (MEng – in all modules), to include; Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems, and Further Engineering Mathematics, plus A level Mathematics Grade A. Relevant subjects include Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing..Entry requirements correct at the time of print. Please check our website for the latest version and other qualifications.

*DIS/DIntS: Diploma in Industrial/International Studies.

*2015/16 HESA UG Student Record.

The School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering is committed to gender equality and tackling discrimination across all equality characteristics. Loughborough University is a committed member of the Athena SWAN gender equality charter and has successfully held a bronze award since 2009.

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Bioengineering enquiriesDepartment of MaterialsLoughborough UniversityLeicestershire LE11 3TU UK

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