MEng Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London

Develop a breadth and depth of engineering skills and knowledge to address problems in medicine and biology. As a biomedical engineer, you'll learn to use technology to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. You will have the chance to take fundamental engineering principles and knowledge of the human body and see how they are applied to potentially life-changing projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Bioengineering  |  Duration: 4 Years, 5 Years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Biomedical Engineering with a Year Abroad; Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry (integrated master's)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Bioengineering Science 1, Mathematics 1, Computer Fundamentals and Programming 1, Mechanics and Electronics 1, Medical and Biological Science 1, Design and Professional Practice 1; Year 2 core modules include Mathematics 2, Signals and Control 2, Fluid and Solid Mechanics 2, Electronics and Electromagnetics 2, Design and Professional Practice 2, Programming 2, Bioengineering Science 2; Year 4 core modules include Individual Project*, Computational Neuroscience*, Brain Machine Interfaces*, Advanced Physiological Monitoring and Data Analysis*, Molecular, Cell and Tissue Biomechanics*, Cellular and Molecular Mechanotransduction*, Human Neuromechanical Control and Learning*.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to careers across engineering, medical technology, biomedical technology, research and development, consulting and finance. Many apply their skills to healthcare innovation, biotechnology, data analysis and software development. Typical roles include Biomedical Engineer, Analyst, Bioanalytics Developer, R&D Scientist, Software Developer, Trade Analyst and Consultant.

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