Swansea University - BEng Medical Engineering

BEng Medical Engineering

School of Engineering

Medical engineering is the application of engineering principles to both the human body itself and to a broad range of instrumentation used as part of modern medicine. This new degree scheme at Swansea builds on the strengths of both the School of Engineering and the recently established School of Medicine. The subject by its nature is multi-disciplinary and this is reflected by the exposure students will receive to a broad range of activities; from the design of prosthetic devices and new biocompatible materials, to the study of the behaviour of complex bio-molecules and fluids with the body.

The UCAS code for this course is: HB18
Full time study: 3 year degree scheme

Part-time study: N/A

The design of the course is such that it builds on the world leading research that is currently being carried out within the Schools of Engineering and Medicine.  This is particularly important in the last two years of the course, where students will have the opportunity to carry out research projects within one of the research centres within the School of Engineering, such as the Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, which has much ongoing research in the area of bio-nanotechnology and strong links to the School of Medicine.  There will also be an opportunity for final year students to undertake research projects within the School of Medicine or within local NHS hospitals.  Teaching will take place within both schools.

The course has three engineering themes running through it;

  • A mechanical engineering/materials design theme,
  • An instrumentation theme looking at advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and
  • A bioprocess theme looking at physical and chemical processes occurring within the human body.

Running throughout the course will obviously be a strong clinical theme, including case studies within engineering modules and specifically designed biological and clinical modules for engineers taught within the Medical School.

Standard Entry requirements

BEng: ABB-BBB at A level (including Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject), or 32 at IB (including at least 4 at HL Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject).

MEng: AAA -AAB at A level (including Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject), or 34 at IB (including at least 5 at HL Mathematics and a Science or Technology subject).

If you do not have these qualifications, you can consider applying for the Integrated Foundation Year scheme, H101.

Students with industrial experience and qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International student entry criteria can be found here www.swansea.ac.uk/international/apply/

If you are applying for Level Two (second year) entry, in order to be considered, you will need to have already covered the topics offered in Swansea at Level One in a certified qualification, with a high overall score.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Home and EU students – The School of Engineering is offering 19 £3,000 scholarships per year, for further information

International students - for further information.

Research

Swansea has an enviable reputation when it comes to promoting research and our facilities are world-class. Detailed information on research elements of this course will be posted shortly.

Accreditation

Our courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

The accreditation is based on rigorous reviews of our course content and delivery by the professional bodies. This means that, after a degree from the School of Engineering and structured industrial training, our graduates can aim for the prized “Chartered Engineer” status. This gives our graduates valuable experience, whilst adding to their qualifications, status and career prospects.

Assessment

Assessment is normally through a combination of examination and course work, however, you should contact the admissions tutor of your course for detailed information on assessment.

Important Dates

Information regarding dates and times for Enrolment can be found on the Student Records webpages.

UK/EU Undergraduates

Applications should be made through UCAS.

International Students

Please see this page for information on studying at Swansea University

Postgraduate Students

Apply for your course by looking at this page.

This course is:
Accepting Applications