Biomedical Engineering (Mechanics and Materials) Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering (Mechanics and Materials) Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Summary
Biomedical engineering is about designing the future of healthcare. By combining engineering with biology and medicine, it focuses on creating technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.
On this integrated master’s, you will take a patient-centred approach to engineering, developing the skills to design and deliver innovative healthcare solutions. You will build a strong foundation in mechanical and general engineering while gaining specialist knowledge in biomedical engineering, medical technologies, and their real-...
Summary
Biomedical engineering is about designing the future of healthcare. By combining engineering with biology and medicine, it focuses on creating technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.
On this integrated master’s, you will take a patient-centred approach to engineering, developing the skills to design and deliver innovative healthcare solutions. You will build a strong foundation in mechanical and general engineering while gaining specialist knowledge in biomedical engineering, medical technologies, and their real-world healthcare applications.
In your first two years, you will build a strong foundation in engineering through subjects such as materials, fluid mechanics, electronics, programming and engineering design, while also exploring human biology and biomedical engineering. You will gain the technical and interdisciplinary skills needed to address real healthcare challenges.
In your third year, you will deepen your expertise through specialist topics such as biomaterials, orthopaedic biomechanics, human factors, and engineering design, while completing an individual research project. You will also have the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules in areas such as robotics, manufacturing and materials, computational biology, imaging, and advanced engineering analysis. In your final year, you will take your learning further with advanced study and a group design project, applying your knowledge to a real engineering challenge.
Key features of the course
Combine engineering and healthcare. Learn how biology, medicine and engineering come together to create new medical technologies.
Take a patient-centred approach. Design solutions that respond to real healthcare needs and improve outcomes.
Build strong foundations. Develop core knowledge in engineering alongside human biology and healthcare applications.
Shape your degree. Choose from a range of optional modules, including those from Biomedical Engineering.
Learn through application. Projects, case studies and practical work help you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
Access specialist facilities designed to bring your ideas to life, including dedicated biomedical engineering teaching lab, a bioengineering research lab, student design studios, workshops, and an advanced 3D imaging centre.
Gain hands-on experience in the design, testing, and evaluation of biomedical devices, implants, and medical technologies.
Student support
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering academic guidance, career advice and signposting to wellbeing and pastoral services when needed.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary learning environment, working with students and staff across engineering and healthcare.
Further information
You will study at a university with a strong track record in interdisciplinary research at the interface of engineering and healthcare, reflected in both teaching and facilities.
The skills and experience you gain will prepare you for careers in the global health technology sector, including medical device design, healthcare innovation and related industries.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A66-E08
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
AAA including mathematics (minimum grade A). If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme as follows:. ABB including mathematics Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
Extended Project
A
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36.0
Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches is preferred.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
AAA including mathematics (minimum grade A) or AA from two A levels including mathematics, plus A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics and applied mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at A-level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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