Why study Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ulster?
The contribution made by engineering and science in modern medicine has increased significantly over the last 10 years and current predictions suggest that in the future its impact is going to be even more significant. During this time the development of more sophisticated medical devices, diagnostic tools, sensing devices and innovative therapies have had an increasing impact on the provision of healthcare and the resultant quality of life for mankind. Traditionally, medicine and engineering were viewed as separate professions both in thinking and practical application. However, the cross fertilisation of these professions and the subsequent development of biomedical engineering has played a major role in the advancement of these new and exciting medical technologies. Currently the UK bioscience and healthcare sectors generate around 23 billion in revenue, with around 11 billion coming directly from medical devices. It is also estimated that these healthcare markets are growing by 7 1
