Overview
This programme is taught on the SUSTech campus in Shenzhen and is aimed at Chinese students.
This programme is a joint programme leading to double degree awards from King’s College London and the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech): students take a single programme of study, the successful completion of which leads to separate awards from both King’s and SUSTech.
Key benefits
- The programme design offers students a unique experience in being able to obtain two degree awards.
- King’s is recognised as one of the international leaders in Biomedical Engineering education.
- The programme is taught by a combination of academic and clinical researchers at the forefront of their field.
- Students will acquire experience of practical laboratory sessions; multi-disciplinary teamworking; preparing and giving oral presentations; using computational tools and packages; working independently; and assessing ethical issues.
- The programme is designed to prepare students to enter jobs in the evolving field of biomedical engineering, healthcare research or further study in medicine.
- Both King’s and SUSTech have strong links with the healthcare technology industry, providing opportunities for students to select projects which align to their career aspirations.
Course essentials
The joint Biomedical Engineering degree programme has been designed to train the next generation of biomedical engineers working in healthcare research and development. The practice of medicine is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, physics, mathematics, and computer science. This four- year course will position you at the forefront of these developments and will provide you with an understanding of the most fundamental principles of engineering applied to healthcare and a foundation in mathematics, human anatomy, and physiology.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
On campus
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
Application deadline:
30 April 2024
Administrative bodies
Regulating body
Base campus
The Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
SUSTech was established in 2011 by the provincial government of Guangdong with the aim of developing a new type of tertiary education and becoming a world-class research university. It is located in the rapidly-growing tech capital city of Shenzhen.