Biomedical Engineering
King's College London, University of London
UCAS Code: H161 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
King's College London, University of London
UCAS Code: H161 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Mathematics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject) with 45 Level 3 credits: 36 must be from units awarded at Distinction (including 15 credits in Mathematics), with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. 60 credits in total are required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include Mathematics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Biology and Higher Level Chemistry. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Where our online prospectus asks for a specific subject grade at A-level, we require H1 in the individual subject for an A*, H2 in the individual subject for an A and H2 in the individual subject for a B
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Mathematics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics.
Scottish Higher
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
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About this course
Our Biomedical Engineering MEng course has been designed to train the next generation of biomedical engineers working in healthcare research and development. Upon completion, you will go on to specialise in medical engineering, medical physics or apply for further study in Medicine.
Key benefits
- You’ll gain an excellent foundation in maths, physics, programming and biology which opens doors to many careers including clinical engineering, healthcare research or further study in medicine.
- You’ll be taught by world-class academics and clinical researchers – King’s is an international leader in Medical Engineering education.
- You’ll have access to fantastic state-of-the-art resources such as St. Thomas’ Hospital, which has its own MRI and PET facility that can be used in the later years of your degree.
- The course is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/biomedical-engineering-meng
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Biomedical Engineering
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