MEng Medical Engineering

4 Years On Campus Accelerated-bachelors Program

Cardiff University

Program Overview

Medical engineers use engineering principles to create life-saving medical treatments, applications, and diagnostic technologies. This accredited course is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and practical experience you need to step into the role of a medical engineer, tackling real-world engineering challenges and honing your professional skills through teamwork and collaboration in our open-access makerspace.

It's accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), which means it meets the academic standards required for Chartered Engineer registration.


Course Structure:

  • Years 1 & 2: You'll dive into core modules that lay the groundwork for your knowledge.
  • Year 3: Gives you the opportunity to integrate your medical and engineering knowledge as you tackle a number of realistic clinical challenges through a variety of applied modules.
  • Year 4: Two group projects, which are linked to topical research. In total, these make up half of the overall assessment alongside core modules and a choice of optional modules

Learning Approach: Expect a blend of lectures, tutorials, hands-on lab work, and online resources to support your learning.

Support System: You'll receive personalized academic support, career services, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Assessments: Your progress will be evaluated through tests, reports, presentations, and a dissertation project.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • In your third year, you'll spend a quarter of your time diving into an individual project, giving you the chance to explore a research area that really piques your interest through guided study.
  • As you move into your fourth year, you'll collaborate on two group projects that focus on current research topics, which will make up half of your overall assessment.

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Pursue a career in medical device development, clinical engineering, biomechanics, biomaterials, rehabilitation engineering, or pharmaceutical technology.

  • Opportunities in industries such as healthcare, medical imaging, diagnostics, prosthetics, and wearable health technologies.

  • Further academic study through taught master's degrees (e.g., MSc Biomedical Engineering, MSc Medical Physics), research degrees (MPhil/PhD), or medical school entry for qualified candidates.

  • Potential to register as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with an accredited MEng or appropriate combination of BEng and MSc, enhancing professional standing.

  • Average earnings: £30,000, 15 months after the course 

  • 90% of the students go on to work and/or study

Program Key Stats

£29,450
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

AAA - ABB
3.6 - 3.8
36 - 32
88 - 90

1280
23
6.5
109

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Medical Device Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
  • Medical Robotics Engineer
  • Healthcare Technology Consultant
  • Product Development Engineer (Medical Devices)

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