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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)

MEng (Hons)

MEng (Hons)

Typical offer for 2027
Typical offer for 2027
112
112
Duration
5 years
4 years
UCAS code
HB1C
HB11
Start date
September
September
Location
City Campus
City Campus
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Suitable for UK and internationalUK and international applications.

Apply professional engineering knowledge to understand, modify and control biological systems on this 5-year integrated Master's degree with a sandwich placement year in industry.

You’ll study disciplines such as:

  • rehabilitation engineering – prosthetic / orthotic devices
  • biomaterials and implant design
  • tissue engineering and wound repair for artificial organs
  • genomic coding and genetic engineering
  • medical technology – design and manufacturing

All teaching is informed by the latest research, and is delivered by experienced medical engineers and clinical scientists.  You’ll also gain professional insight from leading industry partners, and hands-on practical experience in our state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.

The first three campus-based years of the MEng programme share the same curriculum as the BEng. You’ll also undertake a placement year in industry for your third year, enabling you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence. Your final year provides additional focused study, and enables you to emerge with a Master's degree.

Programme options

We also offer a 4-year version of the MEng without the 'sandwich' placement year in industry.

You may also be interested in our BEng Biomedical Engineering programmes. We offer a 3-year version of the BEng and a 4-year version with sandwich year.

Apply professional engineering knowledge to understand, modify and control biological systems on this 4-year MEng Biomedical Engineering integrated Master's degree.

You’ll study disciplines such as:

  • rehabilitation engineering – prosthetic / orthotic devices
  • biomaterials and implant design
  • tissue engineering and wound repair for artificial organs
  • genomic coding and genetic engineering
  • medical technology – design and manufacturing

All teaching is informed by the latest research, and is delivered by experienced medical engineers and clinical scientists.  You’ll also gain professional insight from leading industry partners, and hands-on practical experience in our state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.

The first three years of the MEng programme share the same curriculum as the BEng. The final fourth year provides additional focused study, and enables you to emerge with a masters degree.

Programme options

We also offer a 5-year version of the MEng which includes a 'sandwich' placement year in industry. The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional engineer.

You may also be interested in our BEng Biomedical Engineering programmes. We offer a 3-year version of the BEng and a 4-year version with sandwich year.

Professional accreditation

The MEng in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It's recognised by the UK Engineering Council as leading to full Chartered Engineer (CEng) status by completing the academic requirements of the CEng application.

This means you'll have a great head start to a professional engineering career in related medical and healthcare fields and widespread international recognition for your degree.

The MEng in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It's recognised by the UK Engineering Council as leading to full Chartered Engineer (CEng) status by completing the academic requirements of the CEng application.

This means you'll have a great head start to a professional engineering career in related medical and healthcare fields and widespread international recognition for your degree.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.

A levels

BBC to include A level Maths minimum grade C.

T levels

Merit or higher in the following subjects:

  • Science
  • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM.

BTEC Level 3 (2010-2016): Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) or Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment (Unit 19) at minimum Merit.

BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016): Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) and Further Engineering Mathematics (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering or Science and Engineering - must contain a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at minimum Merit.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points to include HL Maths at grade 5, plus English A at HL5 or SL5 with no subskills less than 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills less than 5 or SL7 with no subskills less than 6.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

English language requirements

6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

A levels

BBC to include A level Maths minimum grade C.

T levels

Merit or higher in the following subjects:

  • Science
  • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM.

BTEC Level 3 (2010-2016): Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) or Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment (Unit 19) at minimum Merit.

BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016): Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) and Further Engineering Mathematics (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering or Science and Engineering - must contain a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at minimum Merit.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points to include HL Maths at grade 5, plus English A at HL5 or SL5 with no subskills less than 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills less than 5 or SL7 with no subskills less than 6.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

English language requirements

6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

Transferring from another university

If you are currently studying at another university and would like to transfer to the University of Bradford, this course accepts students into the second or third year. This is called advanced entry

Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript (not a screenshot of a portal), all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications. Module descriptors must include learning outcomes.

Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September. Relevant documents should be emailed to admissions@bradford.ac.uk

Transferring from another university

If you are currently studying at another university and would like to transfer to the University of Bradford, this course accepts students into the second or third year. This is called advanced entry

Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript (not a screenshot of a portal), all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications. Module descriptors must include learning outcomes.

Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September. Relevant documents should be emailed to admissions@bradford.ac.uk

Teaching, learning and assessment

You'll be taught through a mix of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, field trips, small group projects, invited lectures and seminars and self-study.

We offer a wide choice of modules, so you can study all aspects of your chosen subject and keep your career options open.

Students must achieve a stage progression average of 50% or above to continue on the MEng.

Teaching, learning and assessment

You'll be taught through a mix of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, field trips, small group projects, invited lectures and seminars and self-study.

We offer a wide choice of modules, so you can study all aspects of your chosen subject and keep your career options open.

Students must achieve a stage progression average of 50% or above to continue on the MEng.

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Study abroad

We have opportunities for students to study, work or volunteer in more than 150 countries across the world and will support you every step of the way.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.