- Join the forefront of innovation in healthcare technology with an MEng in Biomedical Engineering, where you'll learn to design and develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance patient care and wellbeing.
- Gain a strong foundation in mechanical and electronic engineering, biology and physics, equipping you with the essential skills to excel in the rapidly growing biomedical engineering field.
- Engage in hands-on projects where you will develop, prototype and explore the market for solutions to pressing biomedical engineering challenges.
- The MEng course allows you to specialise further into biomedical engineering through an integrated Masters. In this fourth year, you’ll explore more advanced topics and put your skills into practice with an investigative report.
- Prepare for a dynamic career in various sectors including medical device manufacturing, healthcare technology, academic research and third-sector organisations like the NHS, addressing critical medical issues such as ageing populations and non-communicable diseases.
Biomedical Engineering
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 41,459 / year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Biomedical Engineering
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAA | GCE A-Level Maths grade A and another science* subject at grade A. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. |
| IB | 36/666 | HL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretations) and HL6 in another science subject. Applicants achieving IB Maths SL7 plus IB HL6 in Physics will also be considered. |
| BTEC | DDD | See below under 'read more' for further information |
| GCSE | 4 or C | Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. | 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area and 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in another science subject area. |
| T-Level | Distinction | T-level in Design and Development for Engineering & Manufacturing only, GCE A-Level Maths is still required |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: AAC | Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements | International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
*Accepted GCE A-Level/AS science subjects include: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics.
**If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one 'science' but could count as two A-levels towards our general requirements.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE A-Level science subject (GCE A-Level Maths is still required): Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.
For any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the team via our online form or 01392 724061.
English Program Requirements
Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section
Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.
Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills
Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading
Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score
Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section
Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section
Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore
Career
Careers
Employer-valued skills
There is considerable demand in the workplace for graduates with knowledge in both a specialist technology area and in management, particularly in the modern tools and techniques to support the management of a dynamically changing engineering business.
We have an established reputation of training tomorrow's great minds, so when it comes to life after graduation you can be confident that you are starting your next professional adventure in a prime, leading position.
Dedicated careers support
You will receive support from our dedicated Career Zone team, who provide excellent career guidance at all stages of career planning. The Career Zone provides one-on-one support and is home to a wealth of business and industry contacts. Additionally, they host useful training events, workshops and lectures which are designed to further support you in developing your enterprise acumen. Please visit the Career Zone for additional information on their services.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
41,459 / year(s)
Biomedical Engineering
The University of Exeter
United Kingdom, Exeter