MEng Biomedical Engineering

The MEng Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey is an integrated master’s degree. It builds on core engineering principles, with students studying advanced topics in medical devices, biomaterials, sensors, biomechanics, signal processing, and systems design. The course includes opportunities for professional training placements with leading organisations, giving real industrial or clinical experience.

Surrey’s biomedical engineering programme is backed by over 50 years of teaching and research in this field. In the early years, students cover fundamentals in mathematics, mechanics, electronics, biology, programming, materials, human physiology, and anatomy. As the course progresses, students study modules such as biosensors, medical imaging, control systems, implant engineering, rehabilitation engineering, signal processing, and design projects.

IET and IMechE accredit Surrey’s biomedical engineering courses. Final years include a large individual or group project, often in partnership with industry or a clinical partner. Many students also choose to take a professional training placement year to work in the biomedical industry or research labs. Surrey emphasises that placements are “award-winning” and help prepare students for real careers.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, laboratory work, workshops, tutorials, and project sessions. Students use advanced facilities including human movement labs, materials testing labs, design studios, and signal processing equipment. Assessment includes exams, coursework, lab reports, design challenges, presentations, and a capstone design or research project.

The University of Surrey, located in Guildford, England, officially became a university in 1966 and evolved from earlier technical institutes. It houses faculties such as Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences, and more. The campus offers modern laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and student housing. Surrey’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the link between research and education, with lecturers who are active researchers or industry professionals. Courses include real projects, placement work, and direct industrial applications.

Grade Requirements:

• AAA–AAB at A-level, with Mathematics at grade A and Physics (or two other sciences) as required subjects.

English Proficiency:

• International students must meet English language requirements, such as IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with no section lower than 5.5. Other accepted equivalents include PTE and TOEFL. A GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language may also be considered equivalent.

The annual tuition fee for international students for the MEng Biomedical Engineering programme at the University of Surrey is £27,000 per academic year for full-time study.

The University of Surrey offers multiple scholarships to international students for undergraduate engineering courses, including MEng Biomedical Engineering:

• Vice Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award: Recognises academic excellence among incoming undergraduates.
• International Excellence Award: Provides a tuition fee reduction for high-achieving self-funded international students.
• Bursaries: Financial support for students who need assistance.
• Engineering Scholarships: Some awards provide up to £10,000 to outstanding engineering undergraduates in certain disciplines.

Students should check the official University of Surrey scholarships and bursaries page for eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines.

Graduates of the MEng Biomedical Engineering programme from the University of Surrey are prepared for careers in the biomedical and healthcare engineering sectors. Typical career paths include:

• Medical Device Design Engineer
• Clinical Systems Engineer
• Biomaterials Engineer
• Imaging Systems Engineer
• Signal Processing Engineer in Healthcare

Applications for the University of Surrey MEng Biomedical Engineering course are submitted online via UCAS. For guidance and support during the application process, applicants can contact AHZ’s experienced counsellors.