The minimum requirement is a degree equivalent to a Upper Second Class Honours in engineering, physical science or mathematics.

Although applicants will typically have a background in engineering or physical science, the programme is potentially open to those from life sciences or medicine, provided they also have proven mathematics ability. This means that applicants should have achieved at least a grade A in A level Mathematics (or equivalent) and the degree programme included some mathematics. If your first degree is not in an engineering subject, we require that you give details of any mathematical component of your degree study and/or project work in your application form.

Please state clearly in your application which stream(s) you are interested in.

The prerequisites below are not exhaustive but are indicative of the knowledge, understanding and skills required for particular streams.

Applicants for the Biomechanics stream are expected to have studied Mechanics as part of their undergraduate degree.

Applicants for the Neurotechnology stream:

  1. Should have previous experience of programming in MatLab or an equivalent mathematical package, or have the ability to quickly become proficient in a new programming language.

  2. Should have knowledge and understanding of the following mathematical concepts at a level higher than a pre-university Mathematics qualification e.g. higher than A-level:
  • Linear Algebra in 2+ dimensions (including eigenvalues, eigenvectors, normal vector to a plane, etc…)
  • Function differentiation and the concept of a gradient (including polynomials, exponentials, the chain and product rules, gradients etc…)
  • Basic probability theory (including mean, variance, correlation, Gaussian distribution, binomial distribution, Bayes theorem, etc…)

Where applicants are unsure about which stream to select, guidance can be given by the Course Coordinator. Should you discover that your mathematics background is not suitable for the MSc programme, it may be suitable for one the MRes programmes.

The deadline for MSc applications is the 1 August. Applications up to the end of August may still be considered as we might have late withdrawals.

It is perfectly acceptable to apply before you know your degree classification. If that is the case, then please ask at least one of your referees to predict your degree result and provide a transcript of the completed course grades for your degree up to the time you apply.