Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BEng (Hons)
Course code	JH56

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in two of Maths, Biology, Physics or Chemistry The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..seDetails.do?id=JH562018

Overview

This course combines study of materials engineering with human anatomy, physiology and cell biology. You’ll learn about the healthcare applications of materials.

Modules look at repairing the body from disease and injury using medical devices, compatible materials and tissue biology approaches. You’ll learn how to choose the best material for uses within the body, in the context of applications in both research and industry.

In the first year, you’ll take the Global Engineering Challenge. Working with students from other engineering courses, you’ll have to find creative solutions to problems. The project looks at challenges faced by communities throughout the world. It’s designed to develop you as a professional engineer and get you thinking about sustainable solutions.

Programme structure

First year

Core modules:

Introduction to Materials Chemistry
Introduction to Microstructure, Kinetics and Mechanical Properties of Materials
Mathematics (Materials)
Biology and Chemistry of Living Systems
Biomaterials I
Introduction to Materials Properties
Introduction to Structural Materials Engineering
Introduction to the Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Materials
Tissue Structure and Function
Global Engineering Challenge Week

Second year

Core modules:

Industrial Materials Processing
Biology and Chemistry of Living Systems II
Biomaterials II
Cell and Molecular Biology
Computational Methods with MATLAB
Deformation and Failure of Materials
Materials Selection and Fracture Mechanics
Mathematics II (Materials)
Physics of Living Systems 2
The Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
The Physiology of the Neural and Endocrine Systems
Engineering – You’re Hired

Third year

Core modules:

Literature Survey and Project
Tissue Engineering Approaches to Failure in Living Systems
Analysis Techniques for Materials
Composite Micromechanics and Strong Reinforcing Fibres
Design of Medical Devices and Implants I
Finance and Law for Engineers
Materials for Biological Applications
Metals
Research Seminars in Bioengineering

Career opportunities

They work for international companies in a variety of industrial sectors including aerospace, automotive, health care, construction, sports and energy. They work in areas ranging from research and development to process engineering.