Why should you choose a UCL healthcare or medical engineering degree?
- Ranked as one of the top 10 universities worldwide. UCL was 9th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2026).
- Postgraduate support from the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering. In partnership with NIHR and UCLH, the Institute provides training and career development opportunities and events, networking and knowledge exchange opportunities and pump-priming for projects to help you fulfill your healthcare engineering goals.
- Industry partnerships and connections. UCL Engineering is proud to work in partnership with world leaders across a wide range of clinical settings and biomedical industries. Many of our programmes involve working alongside practitioners and experts from organisations who partner with us.
- Real world research impact. Whether we’re developing 3D-printed personalised support braces, or engineering a prototype COVID-19 breathing aid in just four days, the impact of our research continues to be felt by patients all over the planet.
- Study in one of the world’s greatest capital cities. London is ranked as the world’s third-most student-friendly location, according to QS Best Cities Ranking 2026. We've got engineering campuses in historic Bloomsbury, and a new UCL East campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with world-class laboratory and workshop facilities.
- Dedicated careers support. The UCL Careers Guidance team is there to support you throughout your degree and for three years afterwards, maximising your chances of finding a career or academic position suited to your postgraduate qualifications.
Undergraduate programmes
Bioprocessing of New Medicines BSc
Expand your horizons in the fields of bioprocessing and the management of new emerging technologies in healthcare on UCL's Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc.
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering iBSc
This integrated / intercalated* BSc degree is designed to introduce medical students to the fundamental physical principles underpinning modern healthcare technology.
Physics with Medical Physics BSc
Gain a strong foundation in core physics as well as specialist knowledge of how physics is applied to medicine.
Medical Physics MSci
Our course offers an outstanding education in the thriving fields of science and medical physics.
Biomedical Engineering BEng
Gain a grounding in the practical application of engineering principles and design concepts to healthcare technologies. This BEng looks at a wide range of technology areas, ranging from imaging and di
Biomedical Engineering MEng
This MEng looks at a wide range of technology areas, ranging from imaging and diagnosis to monitoring and treatment
Postgraduate programmes
Physics and Engineering in Medicine MSc
Combining physics and engineering expertise with clinical science, the skills you’ll learn with this interdisciplinary online Master’s will transform the future of healthcare.
Physics and Engineering in Medicine by distance learning MSc
Combining physics and engineering expertise with clinical science, the skills you’ll learn with this interdisciplinary online Master’s will transform the future of healthcare. Study from anywhere.
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging MSc
Are you intrigued by the potential of medical imaging and AI, and how these can be used in clinical care? This degree will give you specialist expertise in the latest imaging technologies.
Health, Technology and Public Policy MPA
This Master in Public Administration brings together critical concepts to broaden your understanding of the impact of health technologies and health innovations.
Medical Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MSc
Emerging technologies like AI in surgical environments perform more precise therapy and improve healthcare.
Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies MSc
Advances in stem cell and gene therapy research are changing the treatment and outcomes of many diseases and disorders, including cancer, Parkinson’s disease and osteoarthritis.
Research programmes
Medical Imaging MRes + MPhil/PhD
Build your expertise in AI-powered medical imaging and radical healthcare innovations and explore new imaging or imaging-enabled systems designed to transform medicine.
Medical Physics and Bioengineering MPhil/PhD
Physicists and Biomedical Engineers are transforming healthcare, opening new realms of possibilities in radiotherapy, imaging technologies and many other vital medical fields.
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering MRes
Harness physics and engineering principles and methodology, assist transformative medical research and help introduce new technologies in healthcare.
More programmes
Explore related degree programmes on offer at UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences.
Advanced Biomedical Imaging MSc
Learn how advanced imaging techniques are transforming biomedical research and powering innovations in medicine worldwide.
Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare MSc
Gain a deep understanding of the scientific principles of physical therapy by learning from leading specialists at the forefront of rehabilitation techniques.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies MSc
Develop expertise in the design, development, and clinical application of rehabilitative and assistive technologies.
Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering MSc
Explore a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic bioengineering.
Case Study
UCL engineers develop COVID-19 breathing aid
Engineers from UCL team up with clinicians and innovation specialists to develop new breathing aid for sick COVID-19 patients in record time.
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Contact Us
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