Medical Engineering
MEng (Hons)
Cardiff University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The Cardiff Medical Engineering programme is one of the best established in the UK, and is perfectly suited to anyone wishing to combine classical engineering training with a medical application.
The aim of the course is to produce a highly competent engineer who can pursue a career in clinical engineering, bioengineering or engineering fields outside medicine.
This four-year Cardiff MEng Medical Engineering programme offers you a quicker, more direct route to Chartered Engineer status than the three-year BEng. It allows you to use the last two years to expand and strengthen your knowledge in medical engineering.
You will benefit from advanced learning in design and management and an appreciation of the techniques needed to manage and organise a multidisciplinary engineering design project.
Teaching is by a dedicated team of research-active academic staff, and there are also some lectures by colleagues from Cardiff School of Biosciences, School of Medicine and Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust.
Other Cardiff University Medical Engineering courses include:
A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of medical engineering if you choose a BEng course The opportunity to follow a sandwich year in industry if you choose the relevant four-year BEng or five-year MEng degree option The opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution for one semester if you choose the relevant MEng (International) degree option Distinctive features
The distinctive features of the course include:
Fast-track route to Chartered Engineer status The opportunity to learn in a research-led teaching institution served by staff rated highly in the last Research Excellence Framework The facilities that come with a successful research unit Many academic members of staff who are Chartered Engineers Accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers The opportunity to engage with professionals from a wide range of specialisms such as orthopaedics An open and engaging culture between students and staff
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28500 | £31000 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £26500 - £36000 | £31000 - £43500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25789 | £24649 | £28518 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22377 - £29789 | £19237 - £30298 | £22054 - £34375 |
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) at Cardiff University
| 45% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
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Qualification requirements
Including grade A in Maths. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.
For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.
36-34 overall or 666 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Maths.
DD in a BTEC Diploma in any subject and grade A in A-level Maths.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Medical Engineering, MEng (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Medical Engineering MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
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| EU | £23450 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £23450 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees stated are for the 2022/23 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:
If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national, unless you qualify for UK fee status, tuition fees for 2022/23 will be in line with the fees charged for international students. You can check whether you are eligible for UK Home fee status on the UKCISA website: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Wales-fee-status#layer-6099
Students from the rest of the world international:
Fees stated are for 2022/23 entry and are fixed for the duration of the programme, excluding Medicine and Dentistry programmes. Please note that during the pre-clinical element of Medicine and Dentistry programmes the fee rate will be fixed, after which the clinical fee rate will be charged. Further details are available on the university website at: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/funding-and-fees
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.
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About Cardiff University
Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | 82% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £23450 | 130 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Medical Engineering (International) MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | 82% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £23450 | 130 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Medical Engineering Technologies MEng | University of Huddersfield | 71% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16000 | 117 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) MEng | University of Bradford | 86% | 10% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | 138 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Advanced Biomedical Engineering MSc (PG) | University of Bradford | 86% | 10% | 0% | £8784 | £20885 | 138 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
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- 06 June, 2020