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Biomedical Engineering is a growing field that applies engineering technology to medical problems. The programme is built on a multi-disciplinary engineering foundation (often Mechanical and Electrical). Our staff are research active and students can learn about the latest innovations from leading experts in their field.
Key Information
- Faculty
- Engineering Sciences
- Department website
- Biomedical Engineering
- Availability
- Year
- English language level
- Level 1 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Subject/Module requirements
- Minimum two Mathematics, Physics or Engineering related modules required
Why study Biomedical Engineering at UCL?
This exciting programme provides a grounding in the application of engineering principles and design concepts to healthcare technologies. It draws on the research strengths of UCL and its excellent links to local hospitals, and prepares graduates to work in a wide range of technology areas from imaging and diagnosis to monitoring and treatment.
What you will gain from study at UCL
We have close links to several major teaching hospitals and our staff work side-by-side with doctors and health professionals. With our highly rated research, the expert knowledge of our staff will directly benefit the lectures and teaching sessions you attend. The programme is interdisciplinary, drawing not only from UCL’s highly rated Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, but also from a range of engineering and science subjects across UCL Engineering.
Teaching and assessment
As well as attending lectures, you will also undertake tutorials and practical work. Many biomedical engineering lectures and projects are taken by a mix of biomedical engineering, medical physics and medical students, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the work. Students are normally assessed by a combination of coursework and end-of-year examination.
Modules in Biomedical Engineering
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGF0003 | Mathematical Modelling and Analysis | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0001 | Introduction to Medical Imaging | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0002 | Cardiac Engineering | Year | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH0018 | Fundamentals of Biomechanics | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0005 | Physics of the Human Body | Year | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0007 | Physics for Biomedical Engineering | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0008 | Anatomy and Physiology with Biomedical Applications | Year | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECH0028 | Bio Fluid Mechanics | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MECH0029 | Solid Biomechanics | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0020 | Computing in Medicine | Year | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 4 (FHEQ 7) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPHY0016 | Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| MPHY0023 | Materials for Orthopaedic Medical Devices | Year | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Contact details
- Name
- Terence Leung
- medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk