MEng, BEng Medical Engineering

Overview

Medical Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that addresses the needs of the health care community by bringing together knowledge of engineering science, biological science and medicine. Biomedical engineers are called upon to use their knowledge to design replacement parts for our bodies, for example artificial hip joints, which require engineering expertise to ensure the replacement does not wear out, and biological knowledge to ensure the human body does not reject the implant. Other areas include using engineering knowledge to better understand the body so that new and innovative diagnostic tools can be developed for the medical community. Future developments in biomedical engineering will bring us closer to the biological sciences where bioengineers will ‘engineer’ a device from living cells and organisms.

UCAS Code: HHH6
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: MEng (4 years, full-time) or BEng (3 years, full-time)
Start date: September
Course fees (2012 entry): Home/EU: £9,000; International: £16,200. The main University website has more information on Your finances 2012.
Course brochure: Download
Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

Career options

Our Medical Engineering graduates are highly sought after by many prestigious
companies such as De Puy, Johnson & Johnson and Howmedica. A degree in
Medical Engineering opens up career opportunities in a wide range of fields.

Some of our recent graduates can be found working as:
• Manufacturing Engineer (Medical Devices), Sandvik,
• Knee Product manager, Corin
• Defence Engineer, Babcock
• Trainee Clinical Scientist
• R&D Test Engineer, DePuy International Ltd
• PhD ‘Wear Simulation of Lumbar Total Disc Replacements – iMBE, University
of Leeds.

Entry requirements

2013 entry

AAA at A level including Mathematics, excluding general studies and critical thinking.

Engineering Diploma Grade A (plus A or above in A-Level Mathematics).

IB: 38 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level mathematics.

We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK and international qualifications.

English language requirements: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English and you will need to meet our English Language minimum requirements.

How to apply

All undergraduate applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).

If you are an International (non-EU/EEA or Swiss citizen) applicant who has applied for, or intends to apply for, this course within the Faculty of Engineering and require a student visa to study in the UK then you will require an ATAS certificate.

If you require any further information please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team, e: ugmech@leeds.ac.uk t: +44 (0)113 343 2149