Department of Bioengineering | Imperial College London

The use of technology to solve medically important problems is increasing the demand for engineers who are also properly trained in basic medical science and human biology. This fusion of knowledge is known as bioengineering.

The London Paralympic Games 2012 were a fantastic showcase for the work of bioengineers, from the prostheses that powered athletes such as Brazils Alan Fonteles Oliveira, to the sport-specific wheelchair that Great Britains David Weir used to win four Paralympic golds.

Prostheses and medical devices are just one part of this rapidly growing field, which combines engineering innovation with diagnosis and treatment of health problems. The opportunities this presents are as diverse as the field itself, from medical devices such as pacemakers to brainmachine interfacing and from imaging technologies such as CT and MRI to artificial organs.

We collaborate closely with other departments and with industry partners in the chemical, energy (oil, gas and renewable), healthcare and processing industries. This ensures that all of our teaching and research is underpinned by the latest interdisciplinary thinking and real-world experience.

Imperials Department of Bioengineering is a world leader in its field, with expertise in a wide range of areas including robotics and humanmachine interaction, the mechanics of body movement, and the development of biosensors.

The cross-disciplinary nature of bioengineering means we collaborate with many departments across the College, giving you access to a breadth of expertise in areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and computing.

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Department of Bioengineering | Imperial College London