BEng Medical Engineering

The Medical Engineering BEng course at Cardiff University is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge linked to the rapid advances in medical technology. With this accredited course, students gain an understanding of the core engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology in healthcare, while also having the opportunity to collaborate with medical students and student engineers from other disciplines. Course Content: The course provides an introduction to essential engineering principles, underpinning anatomy and physiology while focusing on the pivotal role of technology in healthcare. Students have the chance to collaborate on clinical case studies with medical students and student engineers from different disciplines in the context of authentic clinical scenarios. The programme also includes lab sessions and computer-aided design and analysis, facilitating hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. Key Modules: The course comprises a compilation of modules, starting with some common first-year modules before delving into more specialised medical engineering ones. Examples include Medical Imaging, Biomaterials, Biodevices, and Rehabilitation Engineering. A research project forms a central part of the final year.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold an accredited MEng degree to satisfy full CEng registration requirements.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in hospitals, medical equipment manufacturing companies, regulatory agencies, research and development, etc. The course also provides a solid foundation for further studies in medicine, postgraduate research or an academic career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. Medical Engineering BEng