MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering is a mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering degree exploring the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, and Engineering Design. The first two years are shared with the Mechanical Engineering degree, while the later stages introduce specialised study in medical devices, human body mechanics, and human factors. Students complete both an individual project and a final-year group design project, alongside practical work using dedicated design workshops and engineering facilities. The first year establishes foundational scientific and mathematical principles through modules such as An Introduction to Engineering Design, Data Science and Computing for Engineers, Mechanics, Structures and Materials, and ThermoFluids. The second year expands technical proficiency through Electronics and Control, Engineering Management and Law, Fluid Mechanics, and Systems Design and Computing. The third year shifts focus toward healthcare applications with Biomaterials, Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Individual Project, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, and Orthopaedic Biomechanics. The final year involves advanced professional preparation through Biological Materials and Biomedical Devices, Computational methods in biomedical engineering design, Group Design Project, and Manufacturing and Materials. Optional modules allow students to explore specific areas of clinical technology and physiology such as Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing, Biomedical Spectroscopy and Imaging, Human Biology & Systems Physiology, and Medical Electrical and Electronic Technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and physics (minimum grade A), with a pass in the physics Practical (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Physics and 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering (4R29) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 61%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 24%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 30%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Engineering Design
- Data Science and Computing for Engineers
- Electrical and Electronics Systems
- Engineering Mathematics Workshop
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
- Mechanical Systems Analysis
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials
- ThermoFluids
- Electronics and Control
- Engineering Management and Law
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials and Structures
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
- Mechanics, Machines and Vibration
- Systems Design and Computing
- Thermodynamics
- Biomaterials
- Engineering Design with Management
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer and Applications
- Individual Project
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Biological Materials and Biomedical Devices
- Computational methods in biomedical engineering design
- Group Design Project
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Materials, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
- Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing
- Biomedical Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Human Biology & Systems Physiology
- Medical Electrical and Electronic Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £50,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.