MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering

Create technology that could help save lives and change them for the better

Year of entry: 2026/27
Show year of entry: 2025/26

UCAS code

H119

Institution code

Y50

Start date

September 2026
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Length

4 years full-time

Typical offer

AAA
Full entry requirements

School/department

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

UK (home) fees

£9,535

International and EU fees

£32,350

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Sophisticated 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.

Year in industry

All of our courses are available with a year in industry, which gives you the opportunity to gain vital experience in the workplace and find out more about your career options. The year in industry is generally taken in the year prior to your final year of study.

The School will help you to find a suitable placement. You will be fully supported by an academic member of staff who will visit you in the workplace and meet you regularly to discuss your placement work.

Fantastic facilities

Specialised teaching spaces, laboratories, workshops and a range of other outstanding facilities.

Outstanding research

97% of our research rated the highest 3* and 4* in the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

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Course content

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, a maze-solving robot and an autonomous vehicle for in situ water quality monitoring.

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.

Year 1

Core modules

Academic integrity module

In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.

Year 3

Core modules

Option modules

You will study one option module. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Elective modules

You may be able to replace one option module with an elective module, studying a complementary subject, a language or an interdisciplinary topic.

Year 4

Core modules

Option modules

You will study one option module. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Elective modules

You may be able to replace one option module with an elective module, studying a complementary subject, a language or an interdisciplinary topic.

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Study abroad

There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:

Explore global opportunities

Placements

There are opportunities to spend time in industry as part of this course.

Work while you study

Learning outcomes

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.

Learning outcomes for this course

Subject Knowledge: Conduct theoretical and applied research at the interface between electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering to create advanced components, devices and systems in Healthcare technologies.
Engineering Analysis: Extract and critically evaluate information about (and data from) biomedical and engineering systems through analytical and computational methods and modelling.
Engineering Design: Combine electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering to create, design, implement and operate innovative engineering and medical systems that address real-world problems aligned with technical, social and economic needs.
Practical Skills: Apply professional skills of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering (including laboratory, health and safety, construction and testing) combined with an understanding of systems and components, to solve technically challenging problems.
Technical Communication: Debate, defend and contextualise information in a succinct and technically accurate manner for technical & non-technical audiences, and write and interpret technical documentation.
Management & Personal Development: Proficiently manage themselves, teams and complex projects in preparation for technical careers as leaders in applied engineering.

Strong links with industry

The skills you'll learn are directly relevant to the latest developments in engineering such as robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and immersive technology.

Free online courses

Get a taste of university-level study on one of York's free short courses, including our subject course, 'Engineering the future'.

Free membership

We offer all students free membership of the York Engineering Society (our student engineering society) and student membership of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) while you are at York.

Fees and funding

Annual tuition fees

UK (home)	International and EU
£9,535	£32,350

UK (home) or international fees?

The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

Fees for subsequent years

UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can.
International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).

More information

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.

Funding

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2026/27 throughout the year.

We have a range of subject-specific funding open to all Year 1 students, including “Academic Excellence”, “Widening Participation”, “Engaging in Engineering” and “International Academic Excellence” scholarships.

You'll be automatically considered for a scholarship if York is your firm choice. £500 is paid during Autumn Term and the other £500 is paid at the end of Summer Term, providing you successfully progress to Year 2.

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.

York, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial

Just four UK universities are rated Gold for teaching and top ten for research* in the latest national assessment exercises.

* Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. 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.

Teaching format

Our courses are highly intensive. Your timetabled activities each week will include:

Lectures
Practical work
Group project work
Workshops and tutorials
Computer laboratories
Supervisions

Projects

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.

An academic member of staff will help guide you through your final-year individual project, ensuring that you are able to combine the knowledge and skills you have learned throughout the course to successfully undertake a substantial engineering project tailored to your interests and career goals.

In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.

Facilities

We have built new labs and workshops for our engineering students. Our range of facilities includes laboratory space, recording studios, digital media suite and computing classrooms.

Teaching location

You will be based in the School of Physics, Engineering & Technology, on Campus West.

Most of your contact hours will be in the School of Physics, Engineering & Technology, with some additional teaching on Campus West.

About our campus

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 - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.

Assessment and feedback

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:

Closed-book and open-book exams
Short technical reports
Electronic portfolios, including programming exercises, video reports or blogs
Presentations and demonstrations
Major technical reports

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.

Careers and skills

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, and our students enter a wide range of careers.

Career opportunities

Avionic systems engineering
Design engineering
Digital consultancy
Software and systems engineering
Cyber security
Telecommunications design
Broadcast engineering
Automotive safety
Visual effects

Transferable skills

Time management
Teamworking
Project management
Communication
System analysis
Problem solving through design

Entry requirements

Qualification	Typical offer
A levels	AAA including Maths. Arts and humanities subjects are welcome.
BTEC National Extended Diploma	DDD from the BTEC National Extended Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade A. DD from the BTEC National Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade A. If you are studying for a different combination of A levels and BTEC qualifications please contact us for advice.
International Baccalaureate	36 points overall with grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches.
T levels	We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken.
Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers	Advanced Highers - A in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers - BBBB We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
International foundation programme	Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.
Other qualifications	We consider a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications as long as Maths is obtained at A level or equivalent and are happy to talk to you about your individual qualifications profile. We also offer a Foundation Year, BEng Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year for those not taking Maths A level which, following successful completion, allows you to progress onto one of our BEng or MEng courses depending on your Foundation Year average marks.
Other international qualifications	Equivalent qualifications from your country

Alternative offers

Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify you for an alternative offer.

Criteria	Adjustment
Widening participation	If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation.
Contextual offer	ABB including Mathematics.
EPQ	If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

Qualification	Minimum requirement
IELTS (Academic)	6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
IB English	A score of 4 in English A or 5 in English B (Higher Level or Standard Level)
Cambridge CEFR	169, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Oxford ELLT	6, with a minimum of 5 in each component
Oxford Test of English Advanced	126, with a minimum of 116 in each component
Duolingo	Integrated subscores: 105, minimum 95 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language)	Grade C / Grade 4
LanguageCert SELT	B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
LanguageCert Academic	B2 with a minimum score of 25/50 in each component
Kaplan Test of English Language	444 Main Flight score with 410 in each component
Skills for English	B2: Pass with Merit overall, with Pass in each component
PTE Academic	55, with a minimum of 51 in each component
TOEFL	79 overall, with a minimum of 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing
Trinity ISE III	Pass in all components
Other English language qualifications	We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.