MEng Biomedical Materials
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Biomedical Materials, a materials degree centred on the application of materials science and engineering to the biomedical field. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. The first three years are shared with the BEng programme, while the MEng route provides advanced technical study in the final year and offers an optional placement year. The first year introduces engineering principles and design, mathematics for materials, thermofluids, experimentation and practical skills, introductory materials science, and computer aided engineering. The second year builds human body structure knowledge alongside materials processing through modules such as Anatomy & Physiology 1, Data Analysis and Modelling, Group Design Project, Structures and Characterisation, Materials in Action, Materials Processing, and Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering). The third year focuses on nanomaterials, sustainability, a research project, biomedical component design, industrial case studies, and biomaterials 2 (biomaterials for drug delivery). Optional choices in the third year include Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Advanced Principles of Materials, Advanced Processing Methods, Functional Materials, and a University-wide Language Programme. The fourth year covers group design, research methods, advanced materials characterisation, and advances in biomaterials, alongside optional modules in Materials Modelling, Nanomaterials and Composites, and Technological Entrepreneurship.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including any two of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: D*DD with Distinctions in all Maths units. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D with Distinctions in all Maths units plus A level Grade A from either Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A level Grades AA to include two from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology. Preferred BTEC: Aeronautical, Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Principles and Design
- Mathematics for Materials
- Thermofluids
- Experimentation and Practical Skills
- Introductory Materials Science
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Anatomy & Physiology 1
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Group Design Project
- Structures and Characterisation
- Materials in Action
- Materials Processing
- Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)
- Nanomaterials
- Sustainability, Recycling and Environment
- Project
- Biomedical Component Design
- Industrial Case Studies
- Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Advanced Principles of Materials
- Advanced Processing Methods
- Functional Materials
- University-wide Language Programme
- Group Design Project
- Research Methods
- Advanced Materials Characterisation
- Advances in Biomaterials
- Materials Modelling
- Nanomaterials and Composites
- Technological Entrepreneurship
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Biomedical Materials at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Materials technology.
What do graduates of MEng Biomedical Materials at Loughborough University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Biomedical Materials at Loughborough University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Biomedical Materials at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is MEng Biomedical Materials at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Biomedical Materials at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.