Medical Engineering (4 Years)

This MEng Medical Engineering programme is designed to bridge the gap between engineering and medicine, facilitating the development, construction, and testing of innovative healthcare technologies. Driven by the demands of an aging society and the pressures on health services, the curriculum combines the fundamentals of engineering and physical sciences with medical application, specifically emphasizing mechanical engineering and user interaction. The objective is to produce graduates capable of creating technologies that support patients, carers, and clinicians. Throughout the course, extensive opportunities are provided to design assistive technologies and systems for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.

The structure includes design-build-test projects in the initial years, followed by individual and group design projects in the later stages of the degree. Access is granted to advanced research facilities, including laboratories for electronics, biomechanics, and bioengineering, as well as human factors facilities. The syllabus also ensures a comprehensive understanding of the clinical, safety, and ethical implications inherent in medical engineering, alongside strategies for commercialization. Engagement with the industry is integrated through placements, site visits, and collaborative projects. Under the guidance of subject matter experts, the programme utilizes specialist modelling software and modern test equipment to thoroughly prepare candidates for a professional engineering career.