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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Biomedical Engineering
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Engineering course at University of Southampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
Typical Offer: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either biology, chemistry or physics (minimum grade A). Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics, plus grade A in the EPQ We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £31,000 per year |
| International | £31,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: BB97
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Biomedical Engineering course.
Biomedical Engineering combines biomedicine, electronics and digital health technologies to solve the healthcare challenges of the future. As a Biomedical Engineering student you’ll learn the underlying principles of medical technologies and gain the ability to design, develop and deliver new products.
On this innovative course, the first year will provide you with a thorough grounding in electronics and programming along with an introduction to life sciences. You will then deepen your skills and knowledge in biomedical engineering in one of four inspiring specialisms: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Electronic Systems or Mechatronics for Health.
The second year will allow you to explore more modules in your chosen pathway, before you complete an individual project in the third year. In the third and final years you will also be able to choose modules from our Medical Engineering course, giving you the ability to build a unique set of Biomedical Engineering skills. In the final year of this integrated master's degree you will also participate in a group design project, applying your engineering knowledge to a design problem.
The University of Southampton has a long tradition of interdisciplinary research and teaching at the interface between engineering and healthcare. The calibre of our teaching and facilities also reflect our experience in this area, and you will have access to our extensive facilities including a high-resolution 3D imaging centre, and the Centre for Hybrid Biodevices.
You'll graduate equipped with the skills and knowledge to join the flourishing global health technology sector.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
Electronics and Computer Science
Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biomedical engineering
• Electronic engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Typical modules include:
Year one: Modules include; Biomedical Engineering Design; Programming; Sensor Interfaces; Mathematics.
Year two: Mandatory modules include; Control and Systems Engineering and Signal Processing, further optional modules include; Artificial Intelligence; Biomechatronics; Design; Digital Health Principles; Semiconductor Devices and Sensors.
Year three: Mandatory modules include; Machine Learning for Resource Constrained Systems; Advanced Databases; Biosensors and Diagnostics; Robotic Systems and an Individual Project. Further optional modules include Biomaterials; Control System Design; Machine Learning Technologies; Manufacturing and Materials.
Year four: Deep Learning Technologies; Interdisciplinary Thinking; Data Mining; Group Design Project. Further optional modules include Microsensors Technologies and Wireless Networks.
How you will be assessed
A range of assessment methods are used on this programme to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of the intended learning outcomes. These include written examinations and assessments, in-class tests, design exercises, programming exercises, oral presentations, assessed laboratories and group work exercises.
University of Southampton reviews
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2nd year student
The Student union is very active with campaigns, events and feedback. Thereu2019s lots of club however they introduced a sports pass so you have to pay to be a member and play sports. This has discouraged many and resulted in less student participation in societies.
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2nd year student
I donu2019t stay in Southampton much as I donu2019t think there is a lot to do and feel it lacks community.
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2nd year student
They offer a commuter fund which was very helpful for me as their parking permits are expensive, which should be lowered as parking is very hard to find.
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2nd year student
There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.
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2nd year student
Thereu2019s only two main study areas that are usually very busy, they could increase the study rooms available and make it niceee atmosphere, compared to other universities. I donu2019t know about other facilities, like accommodation.
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2nd year student
My timetable is good because I donu2019t have many contact hours, I personally like this as a commuter. The lectures are always really helpful even though they vary in style, and they fully take on board feedback. The tutorials are less helpful because it depends on your tutor- some can really help ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Biomedical Engineering course at University of Southampton features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
62%
low
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
59%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
91%
high
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
Learning opportunities
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
med
Student information
The Biomedical Engineering course at University of Southampton features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Biomedical Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Southampton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
94%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
86%
Say it fits with future plans
74%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
62%
Engineering professionals
15%
Information Technology Professionals
4%
Business and public service associate professionals
3%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics
95%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Engineering professionals
25%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Biomedical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.1k
First year after graduation
£37.4k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biomedical Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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