Course summary

Through this course, you will develop the scientific understanding and laboratory expertise of a life scientist with the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills of an engineer. With this unique combination of skills, you will be well placed to address the global challenges of today: health and well-being agenda, personalised medicine, new biomedical technology industries. You will gain a theoretical understanding through lectures, study groups and taught classes. During practical wet and dry labs and activities, you will work on real-world projects in medicine and biology with life-changing potential. You will learn professional standards and understand engineers’ obligations to society, the profession and the environment. You will develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills, and graduate with the ability to become a leader in your chosen field. This course includes opportunities to spend a year abroad or a year in industry. If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your student visa, but our International Student Support Team are here to help advise and support you. Professional accreditation This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisations on behalf of the Engineering Council:

• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

• Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

• Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

• Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).