Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)
UCAS code: H161
Join an integrated Masters degree that draws on expertise from the engineering and medical sectors. We’ll teach you everything from biomechanics to the technology of prosthetics. A rapidly growing area of industry, biomedical engineering is the perfect first step toward a rewarding graduate career.
Overview
| Course length: | 4 years full-time |
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| Start dates: | September 2025 |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
| Subject(s): | Engineering |
| Faculty: | Arts and Sciences |
| Department: | Engineering |
Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing discipline and studying our integrated Masters degree is the perfect starting point for a rewarding career that brings the engineering and medical sectors together. At Edge Hill, we’ve got plenty of expertise in medicine and healthcare, as well as computer science and engineering. We’ve designed our course to meet the academic requirements to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, if you choose to apply and become professionally registered.
You’ll study exciting topics like biomechanics and biomedical instrumentation, and robotics and artificial intelligence. We’ll also help you to develop the skills needed to succeed as a professional. In your final year, you’ll showcase your talents through a major independent research and development project.
You’ll graduate with the key knowledge, skills and professional attributes of an engineer – making you highly valuable to graduate employers.
Course features
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Sandwich year option available
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Studying abroad option available
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International students can apply
What you'll study
In Year 1 we’ll cover the foundations that will ensure your success throughout the course. We’ll provide you with an introduction to biomedical science, including medical ethics and health and safety regulations, as well as computer programming, materials engineering and computer aided design. You’ll also study introductory mathematics in an engineering context, fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering. Plus, you’ll begin to develop the soft skills needed by a professional engineer.
In Year 2, we’ll continue to build your technical knowledge in the topics you’ve been introduced to in the first year. You’ll continue to develop the professional skills needed of an engineer, as well as learn more advanced mathematical concepts. You’ll study biomechanics and biomedical instrumentation, together with the processing of signals and the building blocks of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
In Year 3, you will move on to more advanced topics addressing the use of robotics in medical applications, and the digital processing of medical images. We’ll teach you some of the methods employed for researching and developing an engineering project, and you’ll develop a commercial awareness associated with an engineering project. You’ll also get to build your practical experience and teamwork skills by working with your peers on a major multidisciplinary group design project.
During Year 4, you’ll study the techniques associated with project management, together with advanced concepts associated with the technology of prosthetics and clinical engineering. Then, you’ll bring all your knowledge and skills together in a major individual research and development project.
Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.
How you'll study
We design our teaching methods in consultation with some of the leading employers in the region. You’ll be taught in our engineering and computing laboratories for many of your classes, and we focus on your activities as a way of learning.
Our lessons are highly interactive allowing you to you’ll look at practical applications of concepts and study real life cases. You will work with your peers in workshops, seminars, group tutorials and practical exercises, enabling you to expand the essential people skills to complement your technical ability.
Teaching will typically take place over two to three days per week.
How you'll be assessed
The methods of assessment vary from module to module and may consist of coursework, portfolios and exams. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, therefore assessment includes both of these forms, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.
Who will be teaching you
You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development, while also benefitting from guest lectures delivered by industry experts. The programme team are specialists in engineering and computing and are active researchers. Their research feeds directly into the teaching of the programme, ensuring that you will learn about the latest developments within subjects while gaining the skills and knowledge required to meet industrial needs.
Academic staff are also regular contributors to conferences and journals, frequently engaging with the wider business and academic environment in disseminating knowledge and delivering impact.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Typical offer 112-128 UCAS tariff points achieved through A Levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Access Diploma, T Level, or Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent.
For students studying BTEC a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering is preferred. Typical offers will be DMM, with grade Merit or above in one of the following units:
- to solve engineering problems
- engineering mathematics
You should also have GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
Example offers
| Qualification | Requirement |
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| A Level | BBC-ABB. |
| BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) | Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). |
| T Level | Overall grade of Merit. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma | 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit, 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit, or 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. |
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
English language requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
How to apply
Apply full-time
Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.
International
Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
If you join a full time undergraduate degree at Edge Hill University, we will guarantee you the offer of a room in our halls of residence for the first year of your course.
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Facilities
The Department of Engineering benefits from the facilities provided by the state-of-the-art £13m Tech Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Engineering and Physics, as well as Computing, IT and Mathematics students. Our modern engineering teaching laboratories are equipped with a range of industry-standard, test and measurement equipment, and leading analytical software.
There are dedicated specialist laboratories for materials engineering and electronics circuits, in addition to an abundance of computer facilities. Other on-campus purpose built engineering laboratories are dedicated to electrical machines and power drives, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Learning resources include oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, thermodynamic temperature measurement, digital hydraulic bench equipment, a tensile tester machine, electronics training kits, single and 3-phase transformers, a 3-D printer, and robotic arm kits, plus MATLAB and SolidWorks software platforms.
Teaching and learning are supported by the web-based platform Blackboard Ultra Virtual learning Environment. The library is well-stocked with recommended print books and e-books and subscribes to high-impact technical e-Journals. The university subscribes to LinkedIn Learning, which provides free and unlimited access to thousands of high-quality online courses and video tutorials written by industry experts.
Assistive and accessible technologies include Read&Write text to speech software, Caption Ed to facilitate ease of note taking, and a mind mapping tool. The university provides specific workshops on academic skills for students who have a specific learning difficulty or disability.
Where you'll study
Tech Hub
Learning resources
Finance
Tuition fees
UK Full-Time
£9,535
a year
International
£17,000
a year
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.
Money Matters
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.
Your future career
As a biomedical engineering graduate, you could work in areas including biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, product design, and project management. There are many exciting roles you can pursue such as systems designer, hardware and software developer, and technical consultant.
Potential graduate roles include:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Digital Technologist
- Mechanical Engineer
- Medical Instrumentation Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
The type of workplaces you might work in include engineering consultancies and design practices, government agencies, healthcare organisations and research organisations.
Alternatively, you might want to take your transferable skills to other industries such as accountancy or teaching. Whatever you decide, we’ll support you as you explore what’s right for you.
Our dedicated employability team work closely with the University’s Careers Centre. Throughout your degree, they’ll provide you with timetabled employability sessions and ongoing support during internships and placements.
Course changes
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
