Bioengineering (Regenerative Medicine) Keele University

Overview

Throughout the Bioengineering (Regenerative Medicine) BSc degree from Keele University you will gain the transdisciplinary bioengineering know-how and practical skills to work on research, discovery and production of regenerative medicines.  

Our Bioengineering (Regenerative Medicine) BSc is an innovative programme that aims to develop aspiring bioengineers into a specialised workforce, that will respond to the future demands for regenerative therapeutic strategies. 

The discipline integrates biochemical, molecular and cellular knowledge with engineering principles to design new types of advanced therapies to repair, replace and rejuvenate damaged or diseased tissues. In your first year of study you will gain a solid grounding in the core components of life, exploring cell biology, molecular science, and human anatomy.Building on this knowledge, you'll explore more specialised topics like stem cell biology and tissue engineering. 

You'll learn how to work with biomaterials that can potentially rebuild damaged body parts and understand the complex world of molecular interactions.Within your second and third year you can choose optional topics to tailor your experience to your own interests and career goals, for example homing biological theory in cell biology for regenerative medicine, cell signalling, studying current topics in regenerative medicine, cancer biology, precision medicine and nanomedicine.

To apply your learning, you will gain hands-on laboratory experience through sessions delivered in our state-of-the-art David Attenborough Laboratories, Central Science Laboratories and at the Guy Hilton Research Institute (at the Royal Stoke University Hospital Site).In your final year you will examine biomedical engineering, concepts in good manufacturing processes, employability and communication skills, whilst undertaking an independent research project and choosing from a variety of optional modules that align with your career goals.

To enhance you employability you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement year, study abroad for a semester or an international year of study. Shorter optional placement modules provide added flexibility for experiential learning alongside your studies in a range of industries and employer settings, including an education-focused optional module for those interested in a career in teaching.

Career opportunities:

Keele’s Careers and Employability team offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability. From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.

On successful completion of the programme you will gain the transdisciplinary bioengineering know-how and laboratory, problem-solving and communication skills to work on research, discovery and production of regenerative medicines.  You could progress into a laboratory based career in universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies or go into specialist clinical training. There are also opportunities to continue your studies with a MSc or PhD in areas such as tissue engineering, biomedical engineering, stem cell biology or regenerative medicine. Other opportunities include going into academia, teaching or editorial and scientific writing careers.