MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
About this course
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering is a mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering degree exploring the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, and Engineering Design. The first two years are shared with the Mechanical Engineering degree, while the later stages introduce specialised study in medical devices, human body mechanics, and human factors. Students complete both an individual project and a final-year group design project, alongside practical work using dedicated design workshops and engineering facilities. The first year establishes foundational scientific and mathematical principles through modules such as An Introduction to Engineering Design, Data Science and Computing for Engineers, Mechanics, Structures and Materials, and ThermoFluids. The second year expands technical proficiency through Electronics and Control, Engineering Management and Law, Fluid Mechanics, and Systems Design and Computing. The third year shifts focus toward healthcare applications with Biomaterials, Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Individual Project, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, and Orthopaedic Biomechanics. The final year involves advanced professional preparation through Biological Materials and Biomedical Devices, Computational methods in biomedical engineering design, Group Design Project, and Manufacturing and Materials. Optional modules allow students to explore specific areas of clinical technology and physiology such as Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing, Biomedical Spectroscopy and Imaging, Human Biology & Systems Physiology, and Medical Electrical and Electronic Technologies.
Modules
- An Introduction to Engineering Design
- Data Science and Computing for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Systems
- Engineering Mathematics Workshop
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
- Mechanical Systems Analysis
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials
- ThermoFluids
- Electronics and Control
- Engineering Management and Law
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials and Structures
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
- Mechanics, Machines and Vibration
- Systems Design and Computing
- Thermodynamics
- Biomaterials
- Engineering Design with Management
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer and Applications
- Individual Project
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Biological Materials and Biomedical Devices
- Computational methods in biomedical engineering design
- Group Design Project
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Materials, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
- Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing
- Biomedical Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Human Biology & Systems Physiology
- Medical Electrical and Electronic Technologies