Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of University of Surrey
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering 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 | £30000 | £33000 | £39000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £33000 | £27500 - £39000 | £32000 - £48000 |
All Engineering courses of University of Surrey
Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27855 | £24649 | £28518 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £19237 - £30298 | £22054 - £34375 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course
Our BEng and MEng courses are taught by leading academics, drawing on more than 50 years’ experience of training biomedical engineers. We are ranked top 10 in the UK for medical technology and bioengineering in the Complete University Guide 2023.
You’ll have access to our fantastic facilities, which include:
State-of-the-art microengineering facilities, clinical-grade human movement lab and unique bioelectronic laboratory
Latest design software and computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tooling equipment within our Design Centre.
You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements. This gives students work experience opportunities with leading organisations such as GE Healthcare, DePuy Synthes, 3M, Abbott, Renishaw and the NHS.
Our BEng and MEng are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
What you will study
With a strong focus on clinical applications, our biomedical engineering courses explore a broad curriculum. This includes human movement, biosensors, prosthesis design, biomedical signal processing and implant technology, among other topics.
You can apply to study for either a BEng or Meng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification.
Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BEng or MEng during your studies. Find out more about the benefits of an integrated masters degree.
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
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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 Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Surrey
| 70% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of University of Surrey
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff. We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact [email protected] for guidance on the grades accepted.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element |
Costs
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, 2025
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 University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #16
- #253
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Medical Engineering (Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering (including a placement year) MEng | University of Bradford | 72% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | £22180 | 122 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 121 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £40940 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of York | - | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £28800 | 144 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University College London | 87% | 6% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 157 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng | University of Bradford | 86% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 137 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
