MRes Bioengineering 2015

Caption: MRes Bioengineering 2015

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Our MRes will prepare you for a research career in Bioengineering.

The MRes in Bioengineering will prepare you for a research career in Bioengineering and aims to:

  • produce postgraduates equipped to pursue careers at the interface between the physical, biological and medical sciences in academia, industry, the public sector and non-governmental organisations
  • develop the ability to undertake research in multidisciplinary teams at this interface
  • develop research and analytical skills related to bioengineering
  • develop oral and written scientific presentation skills
  • provide an experience which is intellectually stimulating, enjoyable, and meets students’ needs
  • provide a solid foundation for those intending to go on to study for a PhD

The course involves lectures and practical work in the first term, followed by full-time work on a research project. A variety of seminars and workshops are provided to deepen and broaden your research skillbase. The course will prepare students to analyse and solve problems in bioengineering using an integrated, multidisciplinary approach.

Imperial College London works closely with employers and industry, including Industrial Advisory Panels to design Master’s courses which provide graduates with technical knowledge, expertise and transferable skills and to encourage students to take internships and placements. All Master’s courses are designed with employer needs in mind with some Master’s courses accredited by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies. Most Master’s courses offer an opportunity to carry out research projects in industry.

MRes in Bioengineering

What will I study?

As part of your studies you will undertake a number of modules and workshops to provide you with skills useful for your research project. These modules are largely in Term 1 but may extend into Term 2 (depending on the options chosen).

A concise summary of the MRes can be found in the Programme Spec MRes Bioengineering‌.

You will take the following core modules:

  • Computational Methods for Bioengineering
  • Statistics and Data Analysis
  • MRes Journal Club
  • Seminars

Plus two or more optional modules from a selection including:

  • Optical Imaging Techniques
  • Techniques in Molecular Bioengineering
  • Courses from the MSc in Biomedical Engineering

Examples of modules from the MSc course include: 

  • Advanced medical imaging
  • Biomechanics
  • Brain machine interface
  • Cellular biomechanics
  • Computational neuroscience
  • Human neuromechanical control and learning
  • Image processing
  • Biomaterials
  • Machine learning and neural computation
  • Orthopaedic biomechanics

When modules from the MSc in Biomedical Engineering are taken as part of the MRes, the exam is replaced by a short report. 

How do I apply?

The minimum entry criteria for admission is normally at least an upper second class honours degree in a Physical, Engineering, Mathematical, or Life/Biomedical Sciences-based subject from an UK academic institution, or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Before making an application, you need to contact potential research project supervisors, to ensure that there is a suitable project available for you.  Please see the MRes projects page for details of projects available for the upcoming year.  You should then apply via Imperial College's online application system.  Please visit our FAQ page for full details of the application process.

If you wish to speak to our Admissions Tutor about the Bioengineering MRes programme (or the MSc programmes) either face-to-face (i.e. if you can get to South Kensington) or virtually (i.e. Facetime/Skype) then please contact Bioengineering MSc Admissions.

Programme specification