UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD · UNITED KINGDOM
Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS HB11
At a glance
48 mo
Duration
6.0
IELTS
€20k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 4 yearsIntegrated Master's degree duration
- MEng (Hons)Degree awarded
- SeptemberStart date
- City CampusLocation
- Accredited by IMechEProfessional Accreditation
- Leads to CEng statusChartered Engineer qualification
This 4-year integrated Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering allows you to apply engineering principles to understand and improve biological systems. You will explore areas such as prosthetic devices, biomaterials for implants, tissue engineering, genetic engineering, and the design of medical technology. The course is taught by experienced academics and clinical scientists, with input from industry partners, and features hands-on experience in modern engineering labs. The first three years of the MEng program share curriculum with the BEng, with the final year offering advanced, focused study to earn a Master's degree. An optional 5-year version includes a full year of industrial placement.
Curriculum
Module information is for 2026 entry and is subject to change. Students must achieve an average of 50% to progress to the next stage.
- First Year
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Design, Build and Test (Biomedical)
- Electronics and Mechanics (Biomedical Engineering)
- Mathematical Methods and Applications
- Engineering Materials
- Thermofluids
- Second Year
- Embedded Electronics
- Healthcare Technology Project
- Functional Anatomy and Human Physiological Measurements
- Cell and Tissue Biology
- Engineering Mathematics and Machine Learning
- Clinical Movement Analysis
- Third Year
- Biomaterials with Implant Design and Technology
- Individual Research Project
- Medical Ethics and Quality Management
- Integrated Design
- Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
- Final Year
- Systems Engineering Design Team Project
- Regenerative Medicine
- Telemedicine & E-Health
- Clinical Biomechanics
- Clinical Diagnostics
Careers
This degree provides a strong foundation for a career in various medical and healthcare fields, with international recognition for your qualifications.
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Biomaterials Designer
- Medical Device Engineer
- Prosthetics and Orthotics Specialist
- Medical Technology Developer
- Clinical Scientist
Entry requirements
A levelsBCC to include Maths grade C.
T levelsMerit or higher in Science, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control.
BTEC Extended DiplomaDMM
BTEC Level 3 (2010-2016)Engineering subject, including Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) at minimum Merit.
BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016)Engineering subject, including ‘Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems’ (Unit 7) and ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.
Access to Higher Education Diploma104 UCAS tariff points in Engineering or Science and Engineering, with a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at Merit.
International Baccalaureate104 UCAS tariff points including HL Maths at grade 5, plus English A at HL5/SL5 (no sub-skills < 4) or English B at HL5 (no sub-skills < 5) or SL7 (no sub-skills < 6). Also requires GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or equivalents).
IELTS6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5
For Clearing, there may be flexibility with published entry requirements. Applications for advanced entry (second or third year) are considered case-by-case and require official transcripts, module descriptors, and qualifications. Documents must be submitted via UCAS and emailed to admissions@bradford.ac.uk by 31 August.
Fees
Tuition (international)£16,890 per year
Tuition (home)£9,790 per year
Living—
UK government maximum tuition fee policy applies for subsequent years. Additional course costs are minimal but general student expenses may apply. Scholarships are available, and further funding information can be found on the university website.
How to apply
1. ApplyApply through UCAS. For Clearing, contact the university directly if you do not meet standard entry requirements.
2. Submit Documents (for Advanced Entry)If applying for advanced entry, submit an official transcript, all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications via UCAS and email to admissions@bradford.ac.uk by 31 August.
3. English LanguageMeet the English language requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each sub-test). Consider a pre-sessional English course if needed.
Scholarships
Undergraduate Bursary Scheme—
Accreditation
The MEng in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and recognised by the UK Engineering Council, leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.