University of Liverpool launches new Masters in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
Delivered by research experts and using state-of-the-art facilities, the new Masters programme will provide students with knowledge and experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomechanics along with materials science and manufacturing.
The programme has a significant focus on research methods and design but also includes industry-led modules on the translation of biomaterials from lab to bedside including regulation, ethics and intellectual property (IP).
It has been developed by internationally recognised research leaders working in the School of Engineering, which has expertise spanning multiple areas of research including musculoskeletal biomechanics, cardiovascular disease, microfluidics, tissue engineering and antimicrobial biomaterials.
Dr Riaz Akhtar, Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies, said: “This course is designed for students from across the globe who wish to embark on a career in the rapid evolving field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering.
“You will gain specialist knowledge and highly transferable skills, both technical and practical, which will prepare you for a wide range of roles in both academia and industry.”
The MSc in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering is a one-year course beginning in January 2025. For more information, click here.
The University’s School of Engineering is one of the world’s leading institutions for engineering with world-class teaching facilities, including the Active Learning Laboratories and specialist research centres spanning the spectrum of engineering disciplines.
Its Engineering degree programme is ranked in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025 and in the latest Research Excellence Frameworks results (2021), Engineering at the University of Liverpool was 6th in the UK for outstanding impact and 17th in the UK for world leading overall quality.
