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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B850

Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering)

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc Healthcare Science in Medical Engineering will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding and highly skilled career working in the healthcare profession as a medical engineer. As a practitioner you’ll be undertaking a hands-on role with medical devices, working with a wide range of equipment commonly encountered in the hospital environment. For example, you may specialise in certain types of equipment such as that used in renal or radiotherapy treatment. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals
Medical Device Technology and Design
Clinical Equipment Systems and Safety
Electronics and Instrumentation for Healthcare
Mechanical Engineering Principles in Medicine
Medical Device Quality and Regulations
Healthcare Technology Management and Lifecycle
Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:B850
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Including maths or physics.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Start Date Tuition Fees - Year 1 Sep 2026 NHS Tuition Fees Start Date UK International September 2025 NHS September 2026 NHS Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£29,000£30,500
3 years£27,500£32,000£38,000
5 years£33,000£37,500£48,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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