Create technology that could help save lives and change them for the better
Year of entry: 2020
H119
Y50
4 years full-time
£9,250 per year (2019/20)
£21,330 per year (2019/20)
Get to know us better and find out what studying and living in York is really like.
Meet usSophisticated engineering is at the heart of healthcare systems around the world.
As part of this innovative course, you'll study the electrical, electronic and mechanical aspects of healthcare in the context of a wider education in engineering.
You'll develop a specialist knowledge of medical engineering concepts and learn how to create technology that could have a huge impact on clinical systems, diagnosis and care.
We build employability into every aspect of our courses, meaning that alongside developing an in-depth understanding of your subject, you'll gain a range of transferable skills that will allow you to take on a career in a number of sectors and thrive in management roles.
We're first among surveyed Russell Group universities for 'The Teaching on my Course' and "Academic Support" (National Student Survey 2019).
The skills you'll learn are directly relevant to the latest developments in engineering such as robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and immersive technology.
Extensive project work throughout your course allows you to experience the management, coordination and decision-making processes required by engineers. You'll develop key transferable and managerial skills.
At the beginning of your course, you'll develop a solid foundation in mechanical, electrical and electronic principles and programming.
You'll take part in extensive laboratory sessions and hands-on project work, during which you'll have the chance to build an innovative medical device, an environmental monitoring station and a robotic water collection and analysis device.
In the final two years of your course, you'll begin to specialise in medical engineering. You'll study topics in clinical and biomedical engineering and consider the role of electronics in medicine. You'll also be able to choose a number of option modules, meaning you can learn more about other aspects of the discipline.
There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:
You'll study five core modules and build an innovative medical device in groups as part of a hands-on practical project.
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.
This module will:
You'll study five core modules. As part of your stage 2 project, you'll work together with other students to design and implement an environmental monitoring station.
In your third year, you'll study five core modules. As part of your group project, you'll create a robot designed to collect water and assess it for the presence of the diseases. You'll also choose three option modules.
In your final year, you'll complete a major individual project and study two core modules. You'll also choose two option modules.
Please note, modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
The fees and funding figures below are for 2019 entry. They will be updated with fees for 2020 as soon as they are available. If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.
| UK/EU | International |
|---|---|
| £9,250 | £21,330 |
UK/EU or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK, EU or international student.
For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.
We offer a number of scholarships to help cover tuition fees and living costs.
You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.
“Students from all backgrounds achieve consistently outstanding outcomes”
The TEF Panel, Office for Students, June 2018
Our Gold Teaching Excellence Framework award demonstrates our commitment to the delivery of consistently outstanding teaching and learning for our students.
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
Our courses are highly intensive. Your timetabled activities each week will include:
Throughout your degree, you'll work together with other students to create usable devices. This extensive project work is a key component of your degree and will give you the opportunity to not only develop a solid knowledge of engineering design and construction principles, but also key project management, teamwork and leadership skills that are indispensable to employers.
In your final year, you'll complete a major individual project supervised by an academic member of staff.
You'll also be expected to spend time studying independently. As you progress through your course you'll take on more independent study, guiding your own learning and developing your project management skills.
Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours will vary from person to person. In UK higher education the expectation is that full-time students will spend 1,200 hours a year learning.
We have a range of facilities available including laboratory space, recording studios, digital media suite and computing classrooms.
You will be based in the Department of Electronic Engineering, on Campus West.
Most of your contact hours will be in the Department of Electronic Engineering, with some additional teaching on Campus West.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Your assignments will be designed not just to test your knowledge but also to challenge you to creatively apply what you've learned. We use a variety of assessment styles, including a practical portfolio. You'll encounter all of them during your course, but the exact balance will depend on the modules you choose:
You'll receive written feedback on work you hand in to help you understand your grade and develop your skills. For your individual project you'll produce a written report, have a viva (a presentation and question/answer session) and also show your project on our demo day, which our external advisory board attend.
| Qualification | Typical offer |
|---|---|
| A levels | AAA including Mathematics. We do not accept General Studies. |
| BTEC | BTEC Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related subject with an overall grade of Pass with Distinction.
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering with an overall grade of DDD and A level Maths grade A. All applicants need Distinction in Further Maths for Technicians and Distinction in Electrical/Electronic Principles. We do consider applications from people offering combinations of A levels and BTEC subsidiary diplomas. Contact us for more advice. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points overall with grade 6 in Maths at Higher Level. |
| Irish leaving Certificate | H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 including Maths. |
| Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers | AA Advanced Highers including Maths, plus AAAAA in a suitable range of Highers |
| Other qualifications | If your qualifications are not suitable for direct entry to this course but you think you have the potential to succeed consider applying to our Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year course. To transfer from the Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year course onto any of our MEng courses you'll need to complete the foundation year and achieve a score of at least 60% in all the Foundation Year Mathematics examinations. |
If you achieve a C or higher at EPQ, you will be eligible for a reduced offer, one grade below our typical offer.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.
To apply to York, you will need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
We have the highest proportion of graduates finding employment within one year of finishing their studies in the UK (UK engineering and technology graduates LEO data set, June 2017). Our students enter a wide range of careers.
We design our courses with your future in mind. Throughout your time with us, you'll build a range of transferable skills that are valuable to a wide variety of employers.
