The deeper study in computing is compulsory for students doing the MSc. Diploma students do not do a project report. By the end of the course the students will have received a thorough academic grounding in Bioengineering, been exposed to the practice of Bioengineering in a hospital environment, and carried out a short research project. Many graduates take up careers in health service bioengineering departments, either in the UK or their home country. There are many opportunities for research in Bioengineering and Biomaterials.
Graduates also find employment in the many health related industries.
The course is divided into 3 terms, each 4 months long. The first, the core course, is designed to give students a good general grounding in Medical Physics and Bioengineering. Some lectures are designed to update the student's knowledge in topics such as radiation physics, electronics and experimental statistics, others deal with the clinical applications of physics and engineering such as biomechanics, medical electronics, and magnetic resonance imaging. In addition there are lectures on anatomy and physiology to provide students with a basic medical knowledge. These lectures are supported by practicals, demonstrations and attachments to staff members.