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Physics and Engineering in Medicine MSc

Physics and Engineering in Medicine MSc

Different course options

Full time | UCL (University College London) | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Physics (General) Medicine (General) Engineering Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This programme pathway is designed for students with an interest in the engineering aspects of technology that are applied in modern medicine. Students gain an understanding of the biomedical engineering principles and practices used in hospitals, industries and research laboratories through lectures, problem-solving sessions, a research project and collaborative work. Students study in detail the engineering and physics principles that underpin modern medicine, and learn to apply their knowledge to established and emerging technologies in medical imaging and patient monitoring. The programme covers the engineering applications across the diagnosis and measurement of the human body and its physiology, as well as the electronic and computational skills needed to apply this theory in practice.

Careers

Graduates have obtained employment with a wide range of employers in health care, industry and academia sectors.

Employability

Postgraduate study within the department offers the chance to develop important skills and acquire new knowledge through involvement with a team of world-leading scientists and engineers. As well as developing key science and engineering knowledge, graduates learn project management, communication and team working skills which they are then able to apply to solving problems at the forefront of human endeavour. The department has a recognised track record for producing excellent graduates who go on to hold leading roles in universities, companies and hospitals around the world.

Optional qualification

This degree is also available as a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate with fees set accordingly.

Accredited by he UK Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

Modules

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging - Core
Biomedical Ultrasound - Core
Clinical Practice - Core
Ionising Radiation Physics: Interactions and Dosimetry - Core
MRI and Biomedical Optics - Core
MSc Research Project - Core
Medical Device Enterprise Scenario - Core
Medical Electronics and Control - Core
Medical Image Computing - Core
Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation - Core
Programming Foundations for Medical Image Analysis - Core
Radiation Physics* - Core
Radiotherapy Physics - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£17,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£34,400

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper-second class UK Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in physics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other closely related discipline. Workplace knowledge and expertise are also considered. Applicants with a lower than upper-second class degree may be invited for a short online interview with programme tutors as part of their application process.

University information

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more

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