Biomedical Materials Science University of Birmingham

Overview

The course puts a major focus on tissue engineering, orthopaedic and dental biomaterials, preparing students for a variety of specialisms. This prepares you for a variety of career opportunities in a wide range of areas related to medical and dental science once you graduate.

The Biomedical Materials Science course at University of Birmingham is taught across several departments, including Dentistry, Medicine, and Metallurgy and Materials, and is centered around the Biomaterials Unit, one of the principal research units within Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry. This is the only course of its kind to be based and taught within a hospital. As teaching takes place at Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, there is direct input by practicing clinicians into the course content. 

Careers

Biomedical Materials Science graduates have little problem in securing employment or further training. Many go on to do medical and biological research, while others have followed a variety of career options in health care and related areas. These areas include blood perfusion, optometry, audiology and work in medical device regulatory authorities. Some graduates choose to continue their studies in pursuit of degrees in Medicine or Dentistry. A significant proportion of graduates have also entered traditional graduate careers such as finance, publishing, accounting and IT.

For top students in their year wishing to pursue a career in Dentistry after graduation, we are able to guarantee interview places within the University of Birmingham.