Chloe's story

Chloe knew she wanted to make a difference in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure how – until she discovered Biomedical Engineering at the University of Reading.

From day one, Chloe was drawn to the practical nature of the BEng Biomedical Engineering degree. 

"We didn’t just sit in lectures. We got hands-on experience and were actually building things," Chloe shares. "We got to dive into 3D printing, electronics, and programming with C and C++.”

And build she did. In one module, Chloe used 3D design software to design a mechanical hand that waved and made gestures.

But it wasn’t just the cutting-edge tech that captured Chloe’s imagination. It was how this course bridged the gap between engineering and medicine.

Chloe saw Biomedical Engineering as her gateway to the medical field.

“This course covers everything – from sensors for fitness trackers and smart clothing to cutting-edge rehabilitation devices. We even designed an intelligent prosthetic. It’s thrilling to be part of such an innovative field.”

The unique combination of biology and engineering modules within the School of Biological Sciences made the course at Reading stand out and gave Chloe the tools to explore her passion for both disciplines.

"Biomedical Engineering at Reading really is a versatile course," Chloe says. "I have continued to apply biology, physics, maths, and computer science in my work”.

In her final year, Chloe applied everything she had learned in her research project focused on stroke rehabilitation using haptic devices. 

"I got to dive into virtual reality and see how motors and linkages interact within it," she explains. "It was an incredible way to explore the field I’m passionate about." 

Her classmates were just as engaged, working on projects that addressed real-world problems, from designing devices to aid disabilities to using neural networks and machine learning to solve societal issues.

Chloe’s interest in Haptics and their therapeutic applications for brain injury led Chloe to undertake a PhD.

“My BEng Biomedical Engineering inspired me to do a PhD and I'm now working within the Psychology department. I loved doing haptics and really wanted to find a way to continue my undergraduate project and see how it reflects into further research”.

For Chloe, her biomedical engineering journey at Reading was about more than just earning a degree— it was an opportunity to learn new skills and become part of the future of healthcare, where innovation meets compassion and new research, and technology transform lives. Could this be your future, too?

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