BSc Hons in Rehabilitation Engineering
BSc Hons in Rehabilitation Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Rehabilitation Engineering
Rehabilitation Engineering is an interesting and varied career which will appeal to students who have an interest in both engineering and healthcare, and who have the ambition to apply their skills in an area of real social value.
The NHS has traditionally recruited experienced engineers and retrained them in rehabilitation engineering technology. There was previously no direct route into the profession from school leaver level. This new programme has been specifically designed to provide all the education and training required for graduates to obtain an entry level position in the NHS as a Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist. The course has been developed in collaboration the NHS, so place numbers are limited to meet the future workforce planning needs. This should ensure good employment prospects.
Applications are welcomed from school / college leavers with suitable 'A' levels or equivalent. Applications are also welcomed from interested candidates with work experience, who may be thinking of making a change in career. There are a limited number of places available for direct entry to year two of the programme for applicants who already have an HNC/HND or equivalent in engineering. For a course brochure please see the menu on the right hand side.Course fees will be paid by the NHS for successful applicants.
What do Rehabilitation Engineering Technologists do?
Rehabilitation Engineering Technologists work with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver assistive technology solutions to their disabled clients. The range of different projects you could be involved in is very varied. It includes specialised mobility and seating equipment, electronic assistive technologies, aids to daily living, home adaptations and telecare. If you are interested in finding out a bit more about the sort of projects encountered click here. This is US based site and therefore has an American bias, but does give some good project examples providing a flavour of the variety of rehabilitation engineering design projects.
For more information about working in the NHS in Rehabilitation Engineering download the NHS biomechanical and rehabilitation engineering careers booklet from the menu on the right.If you are interested in finding out more about professional development and training in rehabilitation engineering and in engineering in medicine more generally then you are recommended to visit the IPEM website
Further information and applications
The BSc in Rehabilitation Engineering is delivered in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing. For general information on the Department and Faculty click here.
If you would like to speak to someone directly about the course please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone on 024 7615 8000. Alternatively you can email your enquiry to HDTI here.
Applications should be made through UCAS. If you are interested in applying please do not delay as place numbers are strictly limited and are expected to fill up quickly
