Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng
Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
Biomedical Engineering
Program Overview: Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng
Biomedical engineering brings technological innovation to medicine and healthcare, integrating engineering with the human body. This program at Queen Mary University of London equips you with the skills to design and develop artificial medical implants, biomedical devices, and healthcare technologies that save and improve lives.
You will explore areas such as digital health, data science, biomaterials, clinical engineering, biomedical devices, and tissue engineering. Most of the academic team is based in the School of Engineering and Materials Science, and you will also benefit from the expertise of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The industrial experience year gives you the opportunity to spend a dedicated year on placement, gaining practical experience and building professional contacts with leading employers. Previous placement hosts include companies such as GSK, Siemens Healthineers, Roche, Airbus, and the Francis Crick Institute.
Key Program Highlights
- Professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) under license from the Engineering Council
- Integrated industrial placement year with access to employers including GSK, Siemens Healthineers, Roche, and the Francis Crick Institute
- Access to cutting-edge research in 3D-printed tissue implants, AI-assisted diagnostics, predictive modelling, and medical robotics
- Taught within a Russell Group university ranked 110th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Curriculum and Modules
The program builds from foundational engineering principles in Year 1 through specialist biomedical engineering topics in Year 2 and advanced elective modules in the final year. The industrial experience year can be taken in Year 3 or Year 4 of the BEng programme, providing flexibility in how you structure your studies.
Engineering Design
15 creditsIntroduces core design principles and methodologies used in engineering practice, covering the design process from concept development to prototyping and evaluation.
Exploring Biomedical Engineering
15 creditsProvides an introduction to the field of biomedical engineering, exploring how engineering principles are applied to medicine and healthcare challenges.
Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1
15 creditsDevelops your mathematical and computational skills for engineering applications, covering mathematical modelling techniques essential for biomedical analysis.
Materials Engineering
15 creditsCovers the properties, selection, and application of engineering materials, with relevance to biomaterials used in medical devices and implants.
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
15 creditsIntroduces the fundamental principles of fluid behaviour and thermodynamic systems, applicable to understanding biological fluid flows and physiological processes.
Experimental Design and Practice
15 creditsDevelops practical workshop and laboratory-based skills necessary for all engineers, including experimental methodology, data collection, and analysis techniques.
Final Year Elective Modules
Admission Requirements
Queen Mary welcomes applications from students with a wide range of UK and international qualifications. The program requires a strong foundation in mathematics and at least one science subject. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on how your qualifications map to the entry requirements.
Academic Requirements
- A-LevelsAAB including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, or Biology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded.
- International Baccalaureate6,6,5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, or Biology
- BTECLevel 3 BTEC qualifications are considered; specific subject requirements and additional qualifications may apply
- Access to HE DiplomaPhysics and Mathematics based discipline with 60 credits overall, 45 at Level 3 (33 at Distinction, 12 at Merit or higher)
- GCSE RequirementsMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4
English Language Requirements
- IELTSMinimum 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (Writing, Reading, Speaking, Listening)
- Pre-sessional EnglishPre-sessional summer programmes available for students who need to meet the English language requirement before starting
- UKVI RequirementStudent visa applicants must meet a minimum IELTS of 5.5 in all four skills to satisfy UKVI regulations
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships and Funding
Queen Mary University of London offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries that currently benefits around 50 per cent of its undergraduates. International students applying for this program may be eligible for several merit-based and need-based awards. Contact Uni4Edu for personalised guidance on funding opportunities.
Queen Mary Global Talent Scholarship
Up to GBP 12,000Available to high-achieving international undergraduate students. Applicants must hold an offer for an eligible full-time programme and have exceeded the standard academic offer requirements. This is a one-off award applied to first-year fees.
Science and Engineering Broad Participation Scholarship
Aimed at supporting students from backgrounds with low participation rates in higher education or those lacking social or financial privilege, studying within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Chevening Scholarship (UK Government)
Fully funded (tuition, living costs, travel)A prestigious UK government scholarship open to outstanding emerging leaders from eligible countries worldwide. Covers tuition fees, living expenses, and return flights for postgraduate and select undergraduate pathways.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Biomedical Engineering graduates from Queen Mary are well-prepared for careers across the healthcare technology sector and beyond. Because this is a professionally accredited engineering degree, graduates also find employment in traditional areas of engineering, and some go on to pursue medicine or PhD research.
Typical Graduate Roles
Placement and Graduate Employers
Rankings and Recognition
Queen Mary University of London is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities and consistently ranks among the top institutions globally. The university has climbed significantly in recent years, with 92 per cent of its research assessed as internationally excellent or world-leading in the REF 2021.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | The Guardian | #20 in UK |
| Medicine | QS World Rankings | #59 |
| Biological Sciences | QS World Rankings | #126 |
| Research Quality | Complete University Guide | #16 in UK |
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