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The MEng Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University is a 4-year integrated Master’s program with an optional Year in Industry, accredited by both the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), enabling a direct route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Delivered at the Bay Campus, this program fuses core engineering principles with life sciences, clinical applications, and business innovation.
Through research-led teaching and access to advanced labs in biomechanics, imaging, and instrumentation, students gain practical and theoretical insight into the medical engineering industry. The program includes opportunities to specialize through optional modules in robotics, computational techniques, and tissue engineering, culminating in a major research project in the final year.
Course overview:
Year 1: Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Materials Engineering, Engineering Mathematics (Biomedical and Chemical), Human Anatomy
Year 2: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Selected Medical Diagnostic Techniques, Experimental Studies for Medical Engineers
Year 3: Tissue Engineering, Computer Aided Product Design, Individual Engineering Project, Medical Imaging & Informatics
Year 4 (MEng level): Individual Research Design Project, Advanced Computational Methods for Engineers, Fracture and Fatigue
Optional Year in Industry in the medical technology sector
Group Design Project in Year 2 focused on real-world challenges
Major MEng Research Project in Year 4 under academic and/or industrial supervision
Industrial visits and guest lectures from professionals in healthcare engineering
Access to entrepreneurship training and innovation-focused modules
Integrated Master’s degree fast-tracks progress toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Excellent foundation for PhD study or medical school
Access to Swansea’s Careers and Employability Academy with lifelong support
Graduates equipped for high-level roles in R&D, consultancy, and design innovation
High graduate employability supported by placement opportunities and practical skills
Average earnings: £29,000, 15 months after the course
80% of the students go on to work and/or study
A-level: AAB (including Mathematics). Other recommended subjects include: Physics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Design Technology, IT/Computing, BiologyIB: 34 overall with either 5 at HL (or 6 at SL) “Mathematics: analysis and approaches”, or 5 at HL (or 7 at SL) “Mathematics: applications and interpretation”Study abroad opportunities availableYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Accredited by both the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)Biomedical EngineerClinical EngineerMedical Device DesignerRegulatory Affairs SpecialistBiomechanics EngineerTissue EngineerRobotics Engineer
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