| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 1 year full time |
| Entry year | September 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science, engineering, or numerate discipline. |
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Overview
- Combining mechanical and electronic engineering with biology and physics, you will learn to develop healthcare technologies to solve medical problems and improve health and wellbeing provisions
- Multi-disciplinary focus taught by experts from across Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, Mathematics, and Public Health and Sports Sciences.
- Gain valuable knowledge and perspectives to solve real-world issues in this growing field
- Join our vibrant postgraduate community benefiting from research-inspired teaching
Top 10 in the UK for General Engineering
10th in the Complete University Guide 2025 and 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
£6.5million investment in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment
Top 10 in the UK for our world-leading and internationally excellent Clinical Medicine research
Based on 4* + 3* research in REF 2021
1st in the UK for world-leading research in Sports Science
Research Excellence Framework 2021 based on 4* research submitted to UoA24 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
Top 10 in the UK for General Engineering
10th in the Complete University Guide 2025 and 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
£6.5million investment in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment
Top 10 in the UK for our world-leading and internationally excellent Clinical Medicine research
Based on 4* + 3* research in REF 2021
1st in the UK for world-leading research in Sports Science
Research Excellence Framework 2021 based on 4* research submitted to UoA24 Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
Entry requirements
All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science, engineering or numerate discipline.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B3. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
This MSc is an interdisciplinary programme that will give you a solid grounding in all the skills and knowledge that you need for a commercial or academic career in Biomedical Engineering. The application of engineering-based solutions to medical problems is of increasing global importance to society. You will benefit from working alongside highly regarded academics from four prestigious departments, all active in global research which you will be exposed to as part of your learning.
The array of optional modules enables you to tailor your programme to your interests and career ambitions.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
150 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECMM164 | MSc Dissertation | 60 |
| ENGM040 | Research Ethics and Methodology | 15 |
| ENSM008 | Orthopaedics, Degeneration and Ageing | 15 |
| ENSM009 | Biosensors and Wearables | 15 |
| ENSM010 | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | 15 |
| ENSM011 | Finite Element Modelling in Biomedical Engineering | 15 |
| PHY3061 | The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues | 15 |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGM001 | Additive Manufacturing | 15 |
| ENGM010 | Data-Centric Engineering | 15 |
| ENGM026 | Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| ENGM044 | Smart Monitoring with Industrial IoT | 15 |
| MTHM015 | AI and Data Science Methods for Life and Health Sciences | 15 |
| NSCM005 | Mathematical Modelling in Biology and Medicine | 15 |
Fees
2025/26 entry
UK fees per year:
£14,300 full-time
International fees per year:
£30,300 full-time
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.
For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
Teaching and research
Teaching and assessment
The programme is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, industrial presentations, case studies, computer simulations, project work and a dissertation.
You will develop transferable skills such as management and communication skills, computational techniques, data handling and analysis, problem solving, decision making and research methodology. Many of these will be addressed within an industrial and commercial context.
Personal Tutor
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout your studies, along with support and mentoring from graduates who are now in industry. There is also a Postgraduate Tutor available to help with further guidance and advice.
A research and practice-led culture
We believe every student benefits from being taught by experts active in research and practice. You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field. Plus, you’ll become actively involved in a research project yourself.
All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.
Careers
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Engineering programmes combine a mix of fundamental science, analytical techniques and complex problem-solving projects that provide students with a wide range of valuable knowledge and skills. This puts the graduates in a good position to solve real world challenges, with a variety of techniques, making them attractive to relevant employers.
Biomedical Engineering is a growing field in terms of academic research, the medicine, medical device, and healthcare industries, and 3rd sector organisations such as healthcare providers like the NHS. This growth is driven by the ageing population across the globe and the medical challenges this presents through increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as osteoarthritis, along with the need to manage and treat new diseases. Biomedical Engineering graduates are, therefore, ideally placed to use the knowledge of healthcare related science and technology, and skills in engineering processes, problem solving, and design to work in any of these sectors.
The knowledge and skills you will gain during this MSc programme are also highly transferable to other industries, including other engineering disciplines, finance, professional services, management consultancy, and teaching.
Dedicated careers support
You will receive support from our dedicated Career Zone team, who provide excellent career guidance at all stages of career planning. The Career Zone provides one-on-one support and is home to a wealth of business and industry contacts. Additionally, they host useful training events, workshops and lectures which are designed to further support you in developing your enterprise acumen. Please visit the Career Zone for additional information on their services.
