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Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Biomedical Engineering (Research)

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Course summary

Biomedical engineering research at Swansea We have a broad programme of research, applying engineering principles to the human body and to the machines and instrumentation used in modern healthcare. We also have a longstanding interest in computational and mathematical analysis of biomedical systems. Our work falls within three research themes:

  • Bioanalytics – data modelling and statistical analysis
  • Biomaterials – developing novel therapeutics
  • Biomechanics – experimental & computational study of biomechanical systems
The Biomedical engineering research degrees at Swansea University draw on the significant expertise within our department and our colleagues across the Faculty of Science and Engineering. We also have an extensive network of collaborative research programmes with medical schools and institutes such as the Methodist Hospital Research Centre in Houston, and with industry partners such as GSK, Bruker Nano, Olympus Surgical Technologies and Renishaw.


Entry requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. We also welcome applications from graduates in computational science or mathematics. IELTS 6.5 Overall (5.5+ each comp.) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Please visit our website for more information.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £2400 Year 1
Northern Ireland £2400 Year 1
Scotland £2400 Year 1
Wales £2400 Year 1
EU £11550 Year 1
International £11550 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University - UCAS