| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-26 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
This MEng in Bioengineering program equips students with the skills and knowledge to design, develop, and manufacture innovative bioengineered products. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and project work, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological and engineering principles involved in bioengineering. Graduates are prepared for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, with opportunities for placement years and research projects.
Program Outline
In your third year, you will have the opportunity to complete a research project on a specific topic of interest and can be supervised by a member of the academic staff.
The aims of the programme are:
To equip you with the skills and knowledge required to design, develop and manufacture innovative bioengineered products. To develop your ability to apply your knowledge and expertise to solve real-world problems in the biomedical, healthcare and other related industries.
Bioengineering MEng: Outline
Year 1
This year covers the basics for all bioengineering pathways including:
Semester 1:
- Design and Make Project 1: Learn the basic engineering and life science principles used in designing and making exemplar bioengineering products.
- Mathematical Methods in Bioengineering: Solidify understanding of the mathematics needed for the future year.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Develop knowledge of the human body's structure and function with reference to integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems.
- Engineering Science 1: Provide understanding of the basic principles of statics, kinematics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer and thermodynamics.
Semester 2:
- Design and Make Project 2: Continue learning basic engineering design principles with hands-on experience.
- Electronics & Electrical Technology 1: Understand the fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics.
- Bioengineering Fluid Mechanics: Explore the fluid dynamics in chemical engineering
- Data Analysis: Focus on analysing biological processes using statistical and bioinformatic techniques.
Year 2
- Management: Gain skills for operating and strategic management.
- Design and Make Project 3: Hands-on design project, combining previously gained knowledge and skills.
Semester 2:
- Group Design Project: Apply skills and knowledge to tackle open-ended problems, developing design solutions while considering practical issues.
- Body Composition and Physiological Measurement: Gain knowledge regarding composition and function of the body and how the metrics are measured scientifically.
- Additive Manufacturing for Product Development: The modules will introduce and develop the concepts of seven Additive Manufacturing (AM) process categories and the modules will emphasize the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies and will highlight applications and case studies from the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry.
- Product Innovation Management: Gain a strategic and operational understanding of the issues involved in product innovation, and the development of product management strategies.
Year 3
Semester 1:
- Data Analysis: Focus on analysing biological processes using statistical and bioinformatic methods.
Semester 2:
- Research Methods: Develop research skills for future study.
Placements are an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience and apply knowledge from your degree in practice. Many students return with a better understanding of their long-term goals and often perform better in their final years.
Assessment:
Students are assessed by a mixture of coursework and written examinations:
- Coursework: this can take various forms, such as essays, reports, presentations and projects. It is typically worth around 50% of the overall marks.
- Written examinations: these typically consist of a combination of multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions. They are normally worth around 50% of the overall marks.
Teaching:
Students are taught by a team of experienced academic staff who are active researchers in various fields of bioengineering. The teaching emphasizes hands-on learning through the use of the state-of-the-art facilities available at Loughborough University.
- Lectures: lectures take place throughout the week and provide the main source of theoretical knowledge. They are normally given by leading academics who can share their research and experience with their students.
- Tutorials: tutorials take place in smaller groups and provide an opportunity for students to receive more personalized feedback and support. They may also involve hands-on exercises or problem-solving activities to help students deepen their understanding.
- Independent study: independent studies are a vital part of learning in bioengineering. Outside of classes, students are expected to read texts independently to broaden and deepen their knowledge, prepare for examinations, and complete relevant assignments.
- Laboratory work: laboratory work is an essential aspect of most modules. It provides hands-on experience with various techniques used in bioengineering such as cell culture, tissue engineering, and biomaterials design.
- Project work: some modules will involve project work, allowing students to work on real-world problems individually, in teams, or with industry professionals.
Careers:
The field of bioengineering is rapidly expanding, creating new and exciting opportunities for graduates with a bioengineering degree. Graduates may find employment in various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Some popular job titles for bioengineering graduates include:
- Bioengineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Research scientist
- Product development engineer
- Clinical engineer
- Regulatory affairs specialist
Other:
UK fees Full-time course per annum £9,250 Placement year Approx. 20% of the full-time fee International fees Full-time course per annum £28,600 Placement year Approx. 20% of the full-time fee University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Additional costs While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
