Are you fascinated by the intersection of engineering and medicine? Do you dream of developing innovative solutions to improve lives? Join us this summer for our biomedical engineering residential course!
This four-day course, delivered by leading academics at the University of Southampton, invites Year 11 students to explore cutting-edge technology shaping the future of modern healthcare. Students will participate in interactive sessions and immersive lectures and discover how engineering provides innovative solutions for everyday problems.
When
05 Aug - 08 Aug 2025
Start time: 10:00 hrs
Finish time: 13:00 hrs
Where
University of Southampton
What
During the course, students will delve into the intricacies of rehabilitation engineering and learn how engineering principles can aid post-surgery recovery.
They will also explore the power of medical devices, discovering how sophisticated devices can track vital signs, deliver targeted treatments and monitor patient health with unprecedented precision.
Furthermore, they will unleash the power of ultrasound imaging and motion analysis, gaining expertise in these crucial diagnostic tools. During the course, students will also visit the LifeLab at the Southampton Hospital and learn invaluable skills, including CPR, plus MORE!
How
This course will include the following:
Take masterclasses on issues like stem cells and regenerative medicine
Learn about fixing fractures, implants and electric simulation of muscles
Develop teamwork skills and solve everyday engineering problems
Design and build a medical device to solve an everyday clinical problem
Discover how engineering can help rehabilitation post-surgery
Attend workshops on motion analysis and ultrasound imaging