University of Surrey

MEng Biomedical Engineering with placement

University of Surrey

Course overview

The MEng Biomedical Engineering with Placement at the University of Surrey is a five-year degree. It combines advanced engineering and medical science. Students study electronics, biomechanics, materials, imaging, sensors, signal processing, and medical device design. The course includes a professional training placement year, which allows students to work in industry or health-care settings. In the early years, students cover fundamentals like mathematics, mechanics, circuits, biology, programming, materials science, and human physiology. As they advance, modules become more specialised, such as biomaterials, medical imaging, sensors, control systems, rehabilitation engineering, signal processing, and design projects.

Students work individually and in teams on design and research assignments. The placement year is taken before the final year, giving students industry or clinical experience under supervision. Surrey includes biomedical engineering in its list of courses offering professional training placements. Learning methods include lectures, lab work, tutorials, workshops, group projects, and design studios. Students use modern equipment, biomedical labs, imaging tools, and software for analysis and design. Assessments include written exams, coursework, lab reports, project deliverables, presentations, and a final year capstone or research project. The placement year is assessed by employer feedback, a placement report, and learning reflections.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • AAA or AAB at A-level, including mathematics and science subjects such as physics, chemistry, and biology.

English Proficiency:

International students must meet English language requirements, such as IELTS 6.0 overall, with no section lower than 5.5 in other sections.

Scholarships

  • Discounts for Surrey Graduates

    As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Early Payment Discount

    The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000
  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

    The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

    This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

    Up to £5,000
  • ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

    Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

  • Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

    This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

  • Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

Career opportunities

Graduates of MEng Biomedical Engineering with Placement from the University of Surrey are prepared for diverse engineering and healthcare technology careers, including:

  • Medical Device Design Engineer
  • Biomaterials Engineer
  • Imaging and Diagnostics Engineer
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetics Engineer
  • R&D Engineer in Biotech

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study MEng Biomedical Engineering with Placement at the University of Surrey is £27,000 for international students for full-time study.

Admission

Applications for the University of Surrey MEng Biomedical Engineering with Placement course are made online through UCAS. For assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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