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MEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Biomedical engineers design, develop and deliver technologies that improve health and wellbeing. This 4-year MEng degree lets you study biomedical engineering to master’s level. You can tailor your degree to your interests by choosing a specialist pathway.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a four-year, full-time integrated master's course. The topics you study will vary depending on which pathway you choose. In your first 2 years, you’ll study core and compulsory modules that cover key biomedical engineering topics, including electronics, programming and mathematics.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, education, public administration and defence, scientific and technical, manufacturing. Careers directly related to the course include prosthetic device engineer, biomedical engineer, rehabilitation engineer, biomechanical engineer, biomaterials engineer, physiological modeller, research scientist, medical technology developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either biology, chemistry or physics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2026 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 31,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2026 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 4 years full-time

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