MEng Engineering (Bioengineering)
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Engineering (Bioengineering) is an engineering degree with a bioengineering specialism. Core topics include circuit design, computer architecture, signal processing, control systems, and artificial intelligence and machine learning, and mathematical modelling. After a common first two years, students choose between Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, with further final-year specialisation in Bioengineering or Renewable Energy, plus a supervised research and development project. The first year covers engineering foundations through Solid Mechanics and Structures, Electronic and Electrical Systems, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, and Mathematics for Engineers. The second year develops these further with Engineering Mathematics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Design, which includes a major design project. The third year advances into Solid Mechanics, Materials, Electrical Engineering, and Control and Signal Processing, alongside further Engineering Design work connecting technical content with project activity. The final year focuses on bioengineering through Tissue Engineering, Artificial Organs, Biomechanics and Physiological Fluid Mechanics, alongside Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning and the MEng Research and Development Project. An optional final-year module allows further specialisation, with recent examples including Environmental Engineering, Non-Linear Solid Mechanics, and Optimisation and Control for Artificial Intelligence.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Mathematics and one of either Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. IB: 37 with 766 in higher level subjects including Mathematics and one STEM subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
What students say
Based on about 78 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 62 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 52%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 79%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 69%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 28%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 200 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Solid Mechanics and Structures
- Electronic and Electrical Systems
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Practice
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Computational Tools for Engineers and Scientists
- Engineering Mathematics
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics and Structures
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Engineering Design
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics
- Materials
- Electrical Engineering
- Control and Signal Processing
- Engineering Design
- MEng Research and Development Project
- Tissue Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
- Artificial Organs
- Biomechanics
- Physiological Fluid Mechanics
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £58,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Is MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Engineering (Bioengineering) at Durham University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.