MEng Hons Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is an exciting field that merges engineering with medical sciences to develop devices, equipment, and software designed to enhance healthcare. It’s all about applying engineering principles to biology and medicine, with a focus on innovative areas like artificial organs, surgical robots, prosthetics, and drug development. As technology continues to play a crucial role in healthcare advancements, the demand for Biomedical Engineers is on the rise.

This discipline is responsible for life-saving innovations, including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The program prepares students with essential technical, professional, and ethical skills necessary for a thriving career in this expanding sector.

A key feature is a mandatory industry placement in Year 3, which leads to a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP).

• In Year 1, students dive into the fundamental principles such as mathematics, physics, design, and medical technology.
• Year 2 builds on this foundation, exploring biomedical physics, biomaterials, medical device standards, and medical electronics.
• Year 3 includes a paid placement that enhances practical skills, while Years 4 and 5 are dedicated to advanced studies, covering topics like medical sensor technologies, nanotechnology, and culminating in a final research project.

Teaching and assessment methods are diverse, incorporating traditional lectures, tutorials, hands-on lab sessions, and tech-driven learning resources.

Assessments range from class tests and formal exams to project presentations and feedback-focused assignments, all emphasizing real-world applications and industry-specific software like CAD and FEA. Students benefit from an academic profile that boasts over 1,000 qualified staff, with 60% holding PhDs, ensuring expert guidance and maintaining high academic standards.