H161 BEng Biomedical Systems Engineering

H163 MEng Biomedical Systems Engineering

Overview

Biomedical Systems Engineering gives students the opportunity to gain core engineering skills while developing specialist knowledge that can be used to improve understanding and management of biomedical problems, and to develop the healthcare technologies of the future.

Biomedical Systems Engineers may choose to apply the principles of electromagnetic engineering to analyse the body's own electrical and magnetic activity, making these measurements accessible to medical doctors and biologists. They may choose to apply the principles of mechanical engineering to the analysis of motion and creation of devices that monitor and support walking. Students may choose to apply Systems thinking perspectives to the impact of healthcare on people, processes, information and organisations, equipping them to work on high-level global priorities in healthcare.

The Warwick Biomedical Systems degree reflects our research strengths and industry collaborations in biomedical systems modelling, pharmacology, and healthcare technology, explored from a systems perspective.

Warwick students are especially well equipped to work in areas such as healthcare, pharmacology, medical device development and evaluation, and large-scale healthcare projects. Systems thinking supports description and prediction of the practical, cultural, and economic impact of major inventions.

What you'll study

At Warwick School of Engineering we offer flexible degree programmes that enable you to experience a range of different engineering disciplines before you decide to specialise. All first year students study a general engineering programme, which is much favoured by industry. In the second year, students continue to study the same core modules as all other studnets until the end of term one, after which they can specialise in Biomedical Systems Engineering, choose another discipline, or continue on the general Engineering pathway. You can also switch between the three-year BEng and four-year MEng degrees if academic requirements are met.

Year 1

There are nine core modules in the first year with the option to study a language in addition:

Core modules	Optional extra module
Dynamics and Thermodynamics	A Modern Foreign Language
Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Engineering Design
Engineering Mathematics
Systems Modelling, Simulation and Computation
Introduction to Engineering Business Management
Materials for Engineering
Introduction to Engineering: Professionalism and Practice
Statics and Structures

Year 2

You will study:

Core modules	Optional modules
Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics	Computer Architecture and Systems
Electromechanical System Design	Planar Structures and Mechanisms
Engineering Mathematics and Technical Computing	Multimedia Technology and Signals
Technical Operations Management	Starting a Business
Analogue Electronic Design	Technology in International Development
Systems Engineering Principles	Introduction to Secondary Teaching in Physics
Biomedical and Clinical Engineering	A Modern Foreign Language

For Intercalated Year degree only

Between years two and three (for BEng/MEng) or between years three and four for MEng:

Optional Core

Year in Research

Study Year Abroad

Work Placement Year

Year 3

The third year consists of an individual project and six core modules:

Core modules

Individual Project

Systems Modelling and Control

Signal Processing

Biomedical Signals and Systems

Dynamics of Vibrating Systems

Quality Techniques

Healthcare Technology Engineering Design

There is also an Exchange Year option (MEng students only) where students replace their third year with study at an approved international institution.

Year 4 (MEng only)

You will study:

Core modules	Optional modules
Group Project	Mathematical and Computer Modelling
Biomedical Systems Modelling	Advanced Control
Imaging and Sensing in the Body and Brain	Affective Computing
Biomechanics	Power Electronic Converters and Devices
Biomedical Signal Processing
Computational Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering

The module listed represent choices available to current students. We are constantly evolving our courses to keep up with developments in engineering and requirements from industry. The range of modules available and the content of individual modules may therefore change in future years.

Intercalated Year Options

Our Placements and Internships Officer will work with you to identify opportunities for year-long and/or summer internships and research opportunities, which often lead to further study and employment for our students. Options to take an intercalated year in industry, research or study abroad are reflected in your degree title, and add a year to your degree duration. MEng students may choose to take their third year at a partner university abroad.

Teaching

You will participate in lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions. To help you make the transition from school to university, in your first year you will meet your personal tutor each week in a group usually of six or seven students to address academic issues arising from lectures. Your tutor is there to support you throughout your university life and will especially help you to reflect upon your continuing development. Engineers are always involved in interdisciplinary group work and this forms part of our courses from year one.

Assessment

Assessment is through examinations and coursework. Coursework assessment can include laboratory reports, projects, essays and oral presentations.

Why Warwick?

Entry requirements

BEng Biomedical Systems Engineering 2018

MEng Biomedical Systems Engineering 2018

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