Medical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Medical Engineering integrates biology, medicine, and engineering to develop innovative technologies for healthcare and wellbeing. This patient-centred course at the University of Southampton follows a pathway in general and mechanical engineering, with specialist modules covering medical fundamentals, human biology, mechanics, and management. Students learn to design and deliver medical technologies through projects and case studies, building skills in areas like biomaterials and signal processing.In the first two years, foundational topics include engineering design, thermo-fluids, and human biology. The third and fourth years offer advanced options, individual and group projects, and electives from Biomedical Engineering. With access to facilities like the 3D imaging centre, graduates are prepared for the global health technology sector. Assessment combines exams and coursework, such as reports and labs.

Typical Modules include: Year one: An Introduction to Engineering Design; Introduction to Medical Engineering; Mechanics, Structures and Materials; ThermoFluids; Electrical and Electronics Systems; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment. Year two: Biomedical Engineering Research, Design and Practice; Human Biology in Health and Disease; Mechanics, Machines and Vibration; Fluid Mechanics; Electronics and Control; Systems Design and Computing; Engineering Management and Law; Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II. Year three: Biomaterials; Engineering Design with Management; Human Factors in Engineering; Orthopaedic Biomechanics; Individual Project; plus additional module options. Year four: Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing; Computational Methods in Biomedical Engineering Design; Group Design Project; plus optional modules to deepen your knowledge.