MEng Molecular Bioengineering at Imperial College London

Programme overview

Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health. As a molecular bioengineer, you'll learn how to engineer biological systems to solve challenges in health and wellbeing. Through this course, you will develop the scientific understanding and laboratory expertise of a life scientist with the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills of an engineer.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Department of Bioengineering | Duration: 4 years, 5 years | Study mode: full-time; options: Molecular Bioengineering with a Year Abroad; Molecular Bioengineering 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 Medical and Biochemical Science 1, Molecules and Energetics 1, Mathematics and Engineering 1, Computer Fundamentals and Programming 1, Design and Professional Practice 1; Year 2 core modules include Molecules, Materials and Measurement 2, Medical and Biochemical Science 2, Mathematics and Engineering 2, Design and Professional Practice 2, Programming 2; Year 3 core modules include Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis, Bioengineering Group Project, Biomaterials for Bioengineers, Foundations of Synthetic Biology, Modelling in Biology; Year 4 core modules include Individual Project*, Advanced Synthetic Biology*, Advanced Chemical Sensors*, Advanced Physiological Monitoring and Data Analysis*, Principles of Biomedical Imaging*, Non-ionising Functional and Tissue Imaging*, Medical Device Entrepreneurship*.

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.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: minimum A*AA including A* in Mathematics A in Chemistry A in a third subject; typical offer A*AA - A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels). IB: minimum 39 points including 6 in Mathematics at higher level 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level; typical offer 40 points and interview. English language: Imperial's higher university requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 47,800 a year (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years, 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

Explore more study programmes

Engineering