1. School Presentation Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

2. 2 minute movie about Biomedical Engineering

4. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Human Biology / Medicine Biomedical Engineering Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

5. 2 degrees: B.Eng. (Hons) – 4 year course M.Eng. – 5 year course – > 60% in B.Eng. B.Eng./M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

6. 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

7. We will be seeking accreditation from: Accreditation Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

12. The Metro, 24 April 2013

13. http://www.strath.ac.uk/biomedeng/ Any Questions? Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

15. SUPPLEMENTARY SLIDES

16. What is Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde? Biomedical Engineering @ Strathclyde Biomechanics Application 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 analysis Development 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 Biomaterials Design 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 Modelling Develop numerical simulations of physiologic systems Dr Phil Riches, Course Director

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