Biomedical Engineering (Electronics) (MEng)

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First-year modules are similar across our electronics degree courses, providing a grounding in key topics. You'll also study life sciences.

In years 3 and 4 you’ll have the freedom to shape your degree to suit your interests. These specialist options will take you to the leading edge of technology sought by industry. You'll also be able to choose modules outside of biomedical electronics.

You’ll put your knowledge into practice throughout the course, with lab work ranging from building simple electronic circuits to making protein and glucose sensors.

Year 1 overview

You'll study compulsory modules in mathematics, physics, electronics and programming. You’ll also study digital systems and electrical materials and fields, both in theory and practice. You'll start to build your knowledge in key areas of life sciences. This includes looking at the types of macromolecules found in cells. You'll also look at electronics systems used in biomedicine.

Year 2 overview

You'll deepen your knowledge and understanding of biomedical and electronic engineering. Areas covered include signal processing, computer engineering and electronic system controls used for biomedical purposes.

As part of a group project, you'll work in teams to design, build and test a health and wellness monitoring platform. The system will collect data from a number of wearable sensors and provide feedback.

Year 3 overview

An individual project is an opportunity to develop your research, design, and planning skills. You'll analyse an engineering problem, then implement and test your solution.

You'll also study core modules in neuroscience, biosensors and management. Optional modules cover specialist topics such as robotics, machine learning, and computational biology.

You could also study a language, take modules from other disciplines such as biology, or choose from a range of innovative interdisciplinary modules.

Year 4 overview

The group design project is at the core of year 4. You'll work in collaboration with an industrial or academic customer, to provide innovative solutions to a real-world problem.

Along with compulsory modules, you can also choose 3 optional advanced design project modules including individual research. These cover topics such as medical sensors and fluid mechanics on a micro-scale.

There is also a chance to study abroad for a semester.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Course time

How you'll spend your course time:

Course leader

Daniel Spencer is the course leader.

The medical technology sector in the UK employs over 100,000 people, with employment in digital health growing every year. Roles include design engineer or product developer in large electronics companies with a healthcare division or in smaller, specialist companies.

Our students are in high demand and are eligible to apply for industrial scholarships and paid work placements through the UK Electronics Skills Foundation.

Your master's in biomedical electronic engineering will also be a great foundation for work in other sectors or to continue studying at PhD level.

Career destinations include:

• Sharp

• Philips

• Sphere Medical

• Boston Scientific

• Renishaw

• Cambridge Design Partnership

You’ll have access to specialist careers support from our Careers Hub, which coordinates many opportunities to connect with employers. These include an Electronics and Computer Science careers fair attended by major electronics companies, an online jobs and placements portal, paid summer internships, and support with job applications and interview preparation.

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £22,760.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: B90B
• UCAS institution code: S27

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What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000