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Biomedical Engineering with Year in Industry

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
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Course summary

Join the forefront of innovation in healthcare technology with an MEng in Biomedical Engineering, where you'll learn to design and develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance patient care and wellbeing.

Gain a strong foundation in mechanical and electronic engineering, biology and physics, equipping you with the essential skills to excel in the rapidly growing biomedical engineering field.

Engage in hands-on projects where you will develop, prototype and explore the market for solutions to pressing biomedical engineering challenges.

The MEng course allows you to specialise further into biomedical engineering through an integrated Masters. In this fourth year, you’ll explore more advanced topics and put your skills into practice with an investigative report.

Prepare for a dynamic career in various sectors including medical device manufacturing, healthcare technology, academic research and third-sector organisations like the NHS, addressing critical medical issues such as ageing populations and non-communicable diseases.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H138
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H138
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB - AAB

GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM - DDD

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE A-Level science subject (GCE A-Level Maths is still required): Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. You need to achieve 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Mathematics subject area. Please also see our GCSE requirements

Scottish Higher
AABBB - AAABB

Maths grade B and another science subject at grade B. Candidates may offer Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.

Scottish Advanced Higher
BBB - ABB

Maths grade B and another science subject at grade B. Candidates may offer Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 - 34 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 34/665 in three Higher Level subjects or IB 32/655. HL Mathematics and another Science subject at Grade 6 required.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/

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