MSc Biomedical Engineering

The MSc Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sussex is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate programme that uniquely integrates engineering and medical sciences. Delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and Informatics and the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), the course offers a multidisciplinary approach emphasizing healthcare automation, medical robotics, AI, and neurophysiology.

Students gain comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease impact, and implant technologies, alongside practical experience in state-of-the-art robotics, virtual reality, and anatomy laboratories. The final research project is co-supervised by experts from both schools, supporting a robust interdisciplinary learning environment.

• The University of Sussex is recognized for its innovative teaching and research, placing strong focus on industry collaboration and graduate employability.

Teaching and Assesment:

• Teaching methods typically include lectures and laboratories, with a combination of workshops, seminars and online activities.
• Assessment methods are designed to be inclusive. This means there’s a variety of assessment types, including unseen, computer-based or oral exam, essay, group presentation, project and report.

Course overview:

• Core Modules: Biomaterials and Biocompatibility, Financial and Strategic Management, Image Processing, Wearable Technologies, Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Applied Anatomy, Introduction to Physiology and Biochemistry, Medical Instrumentation, MSc Individual Project
• Optional Electives present