school presentation biomedical engineering @ strathclyde dr phil riches, course director
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School Presentation
Biomedical Engineering@
Strathclyde
Dr Phil Riches, Course Director
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2 minute movie about Biomedical Engineering
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
MechanicalEngineering
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Human Biology / Medicine
BiomedicalEngineering
Dr Phil Riches, Course Director
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2 degrees:B.Eng. (Hons) – 4 year courseM.Eng. – 5 year course
– > 60% in B.Eng.
B.Eng./M.Eng.Biomedical Engineering
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The Course:
Years 1 and 2:
Fundamental core engineering and life science classes.• Mechanical engineering• Electrical engineering• Biomedical Science
Year 3
Further core engineering and life science, with specialist Biomedical Engineering classes. E.g.• Biomechanics• Biomaterials
Years 5 (M.Eng. only)
Compulsory • group project• entrepreneurship in BME
Further optional specialist Biomedical Engineering classes
Year 4:
Specialist Biomedical Engineering classes. E.g.• Biomedical Instrumentation• Biomedical Electronics• Professional Studies• individual project
+ large choice of options
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• We will be seeking accreditation from:
Accreditation
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Admissions
• B.Eng.• Highers
– AAAB– Maths, physics at A
• A-levels– ABB– Inc. maths and physics
• M.Eng.• Highers
– AAABB/AAAA– Maths, physics at A
• A-levels– AAB– Inc. maths and physics
It’s not a requirement, but without higher/GCSE biology at B or above, you are unlikely to be given an offer.
Offers are usually at AH level for non “straight A” candidates.
Minimum requirements:
Engineering Academy route being investigated – not currently available
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Statements
• Student• MUST demonstrate
knowledge of and motivation for biomedical engineering
• Explain prior non-indicative performance
• Teacher• Complement student
statement• Explain prior non-
indicative performance
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• I read all applications in entirety• Holistic impression gained
– Personal circumstances taken into account
• Desire/motivation for BME must be evident + evidence of maths/physics ability/potential
• Personalised offer given
• No interview.
Admissions process
25 Places for Scottish/EU students, approx. 200 applications for 2015 entry!
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Biomedical engineering is expected to be the fastest-growing job market in the United States during the next seven years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Median pay: $79,500 Top pay: $124,000 10-year job growth:61.7%
Potential Employers:Industry Research & development; Research & development, maintenance and diagnosis in the healthcare services; Medical device regulations; Medical device sales
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The Metro, 24 April 2013
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http://www.strath.ac.uk/biomedeng/
Any Questions?
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SUPPLEMENTARY SLIDES
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What is Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde?
Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde
BiomechanicsApplication of mechanical principles to cells, tissues, organs and bodies.
Rehabilitation Engineering
Design and development of therapeutic and rehabilitative devices, including prosthetics and orthoses and assistive technologies
Biosensors, Instrumentation and
analysisDevelopment of medical devices to record and analyse physiological signals
Prosthetic devices Artificial Organs
Design and development of replacement and assistive devices for replacement and augmentation of bodily functions
BiomaterialsDesign and assessment of implantable materials
Tissue engineering & regenerative medicine
Replacing or regenerating biological tissue to restore physiological and mechanical function
Clinical / surgical Engineering
Design and development of devices, systems and procedures to improve the outcome of medical intervention
Physiological ModellingDevelop numerical simulations of physiologic systems
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An example of what we do...
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