Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering (MEng)

About this course

The first 2 years of this specialist course follow the same content to our degree in Mechanical Engineering. In the third and fourth years, you can focus on topics such as the mechanics of the human body, and the human factors in engineering.

You'll use our design workshops and studios and gain practical experience on a variety of projects.

As part of this course you can:

• use our range of engineering facilities

• showcase your work in our annual Engineering Design Show

• learn about the computational tools that help doctors analyse large amounts of patient data

• put your skills into practice with an individual project and final year group design project

• work with students from other engineering specialisms

You can take this course with an additional year-long, paid placement. Apply with UCAS code H316 for the Industrial Placement Year option.

We're a designated university for the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS).

This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and offers a route to chartered status.

If you’d prefer a more general approach, or you’d like to focus on a different specialism, you can choose from our other pathways.

• Mechanical Engineering

  - Our 4-year MEng Mechanical Engineering master’s degree is a pathway to chartered engineer status. Gain specialist knowledge and work for a year in industry.

• Mechanical Engineering / Acoustical Engineering

  - On our Meng Mechanical Engineering and Acoustical Engineering master’s degree study subjects from reducing aircraft noise to optimising sound for music venues.

• Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

  - We have offered aerospace engineering degrees since the 1930s. Join many graduates who have secured successful careers in the space industry or defence sector.

• Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering

  - Prepare for a career in automotive electronic engineering with this master's. Specialise in race cars, propulsion, structural design and automotive electronics.

• Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Management

  - Gain technical skills, and learn how to manage process, people and finances. This degree will prepare you for a career in mechanical engineering management.

• Mechanical Engineering / Materials

  - Become a Chartered Engineer with this MEng Mechanical and Materials Engineering degree. Explore material design and manufacture, and gain industry experience.

• Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

  - Integrate mechanical and mechatronics engineering to create innovative products, from autonomous robots to self-driving cars. Become a Chartered Engineer.

• Mechanical Engineering / Naval Engineering

  - Apply your engineering knowledge to marine environments with a naval engineering degree. Design ships and maritime craft for the Royal Navy and private sector.

• Mechanical Engineering / Sustainable Energy Systems

  - Gain in-depth training in renewable energy engineering, such as wind turbines, solar cells, batteries and fuel cells. Graduate with strong engineering skills.

Course locations

• Highfield, Southampton
• Boldrewood, Southampton

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.