Biomedical Engineering labs
Supported by expert lab technicians and helpful support staff, Sheffield prides itself on delivering a high-quality learning experience. Individual study spaces, group work and open-plan computer rooms are just some of the useful study facilities available outside of lectures.
Overview
The Biomedical Engineering labs in The Diamond feature state-of-the art, industry-standard equipment which you'll get to use from the moment you join us in the first year and throughout your studies.
Facilities and equipment available to you include:
- a suite of ten Class II Biological Safety Cabinets for learning aseptic cell culture techniques, which are fundamental for cell and tissue engineering
- ten inverted phase contrast microscopes with digital cameras for routine cell monitoring
- a live cell imaging system to study living cells using time-lapse microscopy
- three fluorescent microscopes and two scanning electron microscopes to study cell interations on the surface of biomaterials
- ten electronically-controlled testing machines to measure the tensile strength of a biomaterial or biological tissue
- four remotely controllable small-scale bioreactors systems to mimic industrial biomanufacture applications
- ten data acquisition hardware and software for measuring a range of physiological signals using sensors, such as pulse rate, blood pressure and electrocardiography
- a project space containing ten 3D printers, cutting machines, art engraving and tools for the design and manufacture of a medical device or implant
- a large suite of electronic and control systems hardware and software for the design, development and testing of devices and equipment, which are key skills for biomedical engineers
International scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.