Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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**Why choose this course**Our BEng and MEng courses are taught by leading academics, drawing on more than 50 years’ experience of training biomedical engineers.You’ll have access to our fantastic facilities, which include:• Clinical-grade human movement lab• Latest design software and computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tooling equipment within our Design Centre.• State of the art material characterisation and testing facilities.You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in our ...Read more


Why choose this course

Our BEng and MEng courses are taught by leading academics, drawing on more than 50 years’ experience of training biomedical engineers.You’ll have access to our fantastic facilities, which include:
• Clinical-grade human movement lab
• Latest design software and computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tooling equipment within our Design Centre.
• State of the art material characterisation and testing facilities.You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements. This gives students work experience opportunities with leading organisations such as GE Healthcare, DePuy Synthes, 3M, Abbott, Renishaw Neuro Solutions.Our BEng and MEng are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).


What you will study

With a strong focus on clinical applications, our biomedical engineering courses explore a broad curriculum. This includes human movement, biosensors, prosthesis design, biomedical signal processing and implant technology, among other topics.You can apply to study for either a BEng or Meng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters.

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WUSCA ranking:
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23/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Bioengineering graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Shervin
08 Jan 25

its a quiet area and it has easy access to places like london. The buildings and some rooms are a bit old..Read more

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A level:

AAB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB - AAAAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB - AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD - DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: AAA-AABWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics at grade A and Physics. Alternatively, two other science subjects can be accepted in place of physics. Suitable science subjects include further maths; biology; chemistry; environmental science; geology; geography; computing; computer science; design and technology; economics; statistics; product design; psychology and electronics.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C).

Overall: AAAAB-AAABBRequired Subjects: Mathematics at grade A and Physics. Two science subjects can be accepted in place of Physics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall: AAA-AABRequired Subjects: Mathematics at grade A and Physics. Alternatively, two other science subjects can be accepted in place of physics. Suitable science subjects include further maths; biology; chemistry; environmental science; geology; geography; computing; computer science; design and technology; economics; statistics; product design; psychology and electronics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 45 at Distinction - 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit. Additionally, A-level Mathematics grade A.Required subjects:Modules must be in relevant subjects, and A level Mathematics at Grade A. Please contact us for details.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.

Overall: 35-34 Required Subjects:Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL6/SL7 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6

Overall: D*DD-DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade A.Required Subjects:BTEC must be in a relevant subject, and A level Mathematics at Grade A.

Overall: Pass overall with AAA-AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. Required Subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A and Physics. Two science subjects can be accepted in place of Physics. Please see the A-level dropdown for accepted subjects.GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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