Biomaterials

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Biomedical sciencesBiology

About this course

The MSc in Biomaterials provides you with a thorough training in current clinically used biomaterials and state of the art advances in these in research. The clinical application module will cover generations of biomaterials in orthopaedics and cardiovascular. In addition it will aim to give an introduction to foreign body reactions to these materials. You will also be trained on advanced biomaterials including nanomaterials, natural materials and soft matter. Further, we will also introduce techniques associated with translation of research from lab to clinic. Additionally, there will be a 5 months long project component which will give you hands-on training on development and testing of novel biomaterials. This MSc is the ideal preparation for a career either in industry as a biomaterial scientist, or for cutting-edge academic research.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3111 Laboratory technicians
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2129 Engineering professionals
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Biomedical sciences, Biology