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Postgraduate studyFaculty of Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

This masters course provides science andengineering graduates with a solid grounding inmodern bioengineering technologies, together with astrong emphasis on biomaterial and biomechnicalaspects of tissue repair and tissue regeneration.Students will gain experience of the problemsencountered by academic and industrial researchers,preparing them for a career in an industrial, clinicalor research environment.

This course is one of a suite of four closely related bioengineering masterscourses that comprise of a common core with the ability to focus on specific

aspects of bioengineering.

The course covers material optimisation and engineering of biomedicaldevices whilst addressing biological considerations to optimise deviceperformance. Such an approach has a wide application range, incorporatingtransitory invasive devices to permanent implants for repair, replacement andregenerative treatments. The principles of the course are highly relevant toboth the established medical device sector and the emerging regenerativemedicine industry.

This multidisciplinary MSc covers practical and theoretical aspect ofbioengineering, including:

cell-biomaterial surface interactions materials characterisation functionalisation of surface biomechanics and mathematical modelling

Bioengineering: Biomaterialsand Biomechanics MSc

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Course structureThe course consists of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 creditindependent research project that is undertaken over the summer term.Please be aware modules may be subject to change.

Core modules

Autumn semesterHuman Structure and Function for EngineersCell Structure and Function for EngineersBiomedical Applications of BiomaterialsAdvanced Biomaterial StructuresAdvanced Engineering Research Preparation

Spring semesterBiomechanics

Cell-Material InteractionsSpinal Biomechanics and InstrumentationBiomaterials ModellingMedical Device RegulationAdvanced Engineering Research Project Organisation and Design

Other approved modules at an appropriate level may be substitutedfor individual modules above where the student can demonstrate priorlearning of the material in that module. Approval must be from the CourseDirector.

Individual project

Following the successful completion of the taught modules, a majorindividual project is undertaken over the summer. The project areais flexible and will be supervised by a member of academic staff.

Previous projects have included:

bending fatigue testing of an intervertebral disc replacement device quantification of tissue response around a novel biodegradable composite

designed for craniofacial bone repair a preliminary study on bilayer and novel sandwich chitosan scaffolds synthesis and controlled degradation of poly-e-caprolactone with lauric

anhydride investigating surface roughness & surface chemistry influences on

osteoblast responses in-vitro the effect of mechanical stimulation on induced plant potent stem cells

Students can also undertake the project as part of an industrial placementor internship in the UK or overseas, but the students will either have linkswith the company or apply to the company during the academic year.

Funding opportunities

Find out more about funding options at:www.nottingham.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding

Employment prospectsOffering students specific skills suitable for a wide range of careers in UKand international organisations involved in biomaterials and medical devicedevelopment. This course provides a firm foundation for a research path inmaterials engineering for tissue repair and regeneration.

Entry requirementsApplicants are usually required to have a 2:2 honours degree (orinternational equivalent) in a relevant subject. Relevant industry experiencewill be taken into consideration for UK/EU candidates.

English Language Requirements: IELTS score of at least 6.0 with no less than 5.0 in any element TOEFL (paper based) score of at least 550 with a minimum of 4.0 in the

writing element TOEFL (IBT) score of at least 79 with a minimum score of

17 in any element

How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at:

https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk

Contact us

Department of Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineeringt: +44 (0)115 8468493e: mmme-student-office@nottingham.ac.ukw: www.nottingham.ac.uk/m3

To request this information in analternative format:t: +44(0)115 951 4591e: alternativeformats@nottingham.ac.uk

Postgraduate studyFaculty of Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

Bioengineering:Biomaterials & Biomechanics MSc