Program Overview
The Biomedical Engineering at University College London (UCL) 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 23,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (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
- Analogue & Power Electronics
- Cardiac Engineering
- Design and Professional Skills
- Digital Electronics
- Integrated Engineering
- Materials & Mechanics
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis
- Physics of the Human Body
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Clinical Engineering
- Design and Professional Skills
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis
- Medical Imaging
- Physics for Biomedical Engineering
- Biofluid Mechanics
- Computing in Medicine
- Group Research Project
- Medical Electronics & Neutral Engineering
- Solid Biomechanics
- Individual Research Project
- Materials & Engineering for Orthopaedic Medical Devices
- Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Grades: AAA-ABB
Subjects: Mathematics and Physics required; grade A in Mathematics preferred.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment.
IB Diploma
Points: 36-38Subjects: A score of 17-18 points in three higher level subjects, including Mathematics and Physics (grade 6 in Mathematics preferred), with no score lower than 5.
English language requirements
Standard level: Overall grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 13 January 2027
- Start Date September 2027
- Language English
- Duration 48 months