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Biomechanical and rehabilitation engineering
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What will you do?
In biomechanical engineering, you will
apply specialist knowledge to study the
mechanical aspects of the body and increase
understanding of its systems and functions.
This includes investigating the flow of fluids
and the absorption of chemicals in the body,
muscle action and skeletal movement.
You may be involved in creating complex
artificial joints, synthetic valves for hearts,
cardiac-assistive devices and other devices
that replace or improve a failing body part.
You may also make measurements of the
movements of patients with movement
disorders such as cerebral palsy and spina
bifida to help surgeons, rehabilitation
doctors and physiotherapists make
treatment decisions.
What entry routes are available?
To qualify as a clinical engineering
technologist, you will need to take a
vocational BSc degree in clinical technology,
which includes an element of on-the-job
training. On completion of your training you
will be eligible to join the voluntary register
of clinical technologists.
Clinical engineers specialising in
biomechanical and rehabilitation
engineering initially need an honours degree
in a physical or engineering science. With a
first-class or upper second-class degree in a
relevant subject, you will be eligible to join
the NHS Clinical Scientists Training Scheme.
This is a four year programme consisting of
two years covering a range of subject areas,
followed by two years of specialist training,
during which you will be paid while.