MRes Bioengineering

There is an increasing demand for bioengineers, which is linked to society’s general shift towards utilization of machinery and technology, and the application of advanced therapies. The School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, has established an international reputation in cutting-edge research in Molecular, Cellular & Tissue Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. The course will cover the core areas of bioengineering, and introduce you to the latest development through taught modules and seminars. In particular, it will offer you the opportunity to perform a bioengineering research project using state-of-the-art facilities under the supervision of leading national and international professionals.

Molecular, Cellular & Tissue Engineering (MCT) 

• Seminar and Experimental Research Methodology
• Stem Cells: Types, Characteristics, and Applications
• Cell and Tissue Engineering (Semester 1) OR
• Biomechanics (Semester 1) OR
• Human Physiology and Anatomy (Semester 1) OR
• Molecular Techniques – application in cell and tissue engineering (Semester 1) OR
• Nanomagnetic in Nanomedicine  (Semester 2) OR
• Bioreactors and Growth Environments (Semester 2) OR
• Cell Biomechanics (Semester 2) OR
• Biomaterials (Semester 2)

Biomedical Engineering (BME) 

• Physiological Measurement
• Engineering for Medical Applications (Semester 1) OR
• Bioreactors and Growth Environments (Semester 1) OR
• Biomechanics (Semester 1) OR
• Human Physiology and Anatomy (Semester 1) OR
•  Medical Equipment & Technology Services Management (Semester 1) OR
• Nanomagnetic in Nanomedicine (Semester 2) OR
•  Biomedical Signal Processing and Modelling (Semester 2) OR
• Biomaterials (Semester 2) OR
• Medical Device Design Principles (Semester 2)
• Research Project

Employability

Our research-focused MRes Bioengineering program will equip you for an exciting future within a range of biomedical, biomolecular, cellular, and tissue engineering areas. The modular structure to the course enables flexibility and personalization to suit your career aspirations, build upon strengths and interests and develop a new understanding of key topics. Graduate destinations for our students could include: undertaking further postgraduate study and research (Ph.D.); pursuing a university-based, academic research career; working within biomaterials, medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and regenerative medicine industries; or working for government-funded research laboratories.