Course Overview
There’s an increasing demand for people skilled in the knowledge of biological sciences applied to healthcare, in the form of biological and medical technology. Knowledge of the use of large data, its collection and analysis are critical. This is leading to an innovative and disruptive technological development for improved diagnostic and therapeutic tools for mental health, mobility, and common dysfunctions like pain.
Upon completion of this programme, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD in this field or as a junior research assistant if working in an academic, start-up or industrial environment.
There are career opportunities in neurotechnology, neuroscience and electroceuticals worldwide with industries and start-ups like GSK and BIOS Health. With the growth in healthcare industries locally in Leeds and Yorkshire, in the UK and internationally there’ an increase in demand for skills like data analytics, imaging, neuropathology and healthcare app development.
General Eligibility
Applicants should normally have a bachelor’s degree with at least 2:1 (hons), or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological or biomedical sciences, but a natural sciences or engineering graduate will be considered subject to evidence of biological knowledge at an appropriate level. Subject to University regulations MBChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study may intercalate if eligible.
Part Time Work Details
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement