Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at King's College London is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computer Programming
- Physics for Biomedical Engineering
- Joint Honours Lab
- Computational Statistics
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Electrical Engineering I
- Mathematics for Biomedical Engineering
- Mechanics for Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering II
- Signals and Systems
- Signal and Image Processing
- Introduction to Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering
- Computational Methods
- Computational Applied Biomathematics
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Biomedical Engineering Professional Issues
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A/AS-levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, or Global Perspectives \xc2\x96 College policy: Please note that these subjects are not accepted by King\'s as part of our A-level or AS-level requirements. However, we may take account of your grade if you have just fallen short of the conditions of our offer and we are considering whether or not to accept you onto the course.
- A-level: AAA. Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics. Preferred subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology.
- NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.
- Access to HE Diploma: Access to Science (or similar) Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 36 must be from units awarded at Distinction, including substantial study of Mathematics and Physics, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. Majority of Level 3 study should focus on Mathematics and Physics. Preferred other Level 3 subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology.
- Cambridge Pre-U: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 D3, including both Mathematics and Physics. Preferred other subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010): Extended Diploma in Applied Science at DDM with 12 Distinctions and Mathematics A-level at grade A.
- NOTE: In order to satisfy the physics requirement applicants with BTECs would need to offer the following modules at Distinction: 6, 7, 8, 9 and one of 14, 17, 20 or 44.
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010): BTEC Diploma in Applied Physics at DD with eight Distinctions and Mathematics A-level at grade A.
- NOTE: In order to satisfy the physics requirement applicants with BTECs would need to offer the following modules at Distinction: 6, 7, 8, 9 and one of 14, 17, 20 or 44.
- BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010): D with four modules at Distinction and two A-levels at grades AA , including both Mathematics and Physics.
- Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AA at Advanced Higher, including Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Higher (we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject) Preferred other subjects: Chemistry or Biology.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass the IB Diploma with a total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 666, including both Mathematics and Physics. Preferred other HL subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months