Medical Engineering

The first two years of our five degree courses share the same set of compulsory modules, giving you the flexibility to switch between our different degrees. In Years 3 and 4 you’ll take modules in your specialism.

In Years 1 and 2, you’ll study compulsory modules to establish the core mechanical engineering principles required by all branches of mechanical engineering. You’ll also undertake the first year design and manufacture project. Since many medical engineers go on to positions where they have management responsibilities, you’ll develop your knowledge of business practices by studying economics and management, taught by the Leeds University Business School.

You’ll build on this foundation in Year 3, when you’ll take specialist medical engineering modules. These will allow you to explore structure and function of the body and biomedical engineering design, and consider a medical device from conception through regulatory approval to delivery to the market (and ultimately the patient). There is also an opportunity to study with the University’s medical physicists and learn more about specific medical imaging modalities.

If you take the MEng course, you’ll continue into Year 4 with a greater variety of optional modules, allowing you to focus on topics that suit your interests and career plans. You’ll choose three from a choice of masters-level medical engineering modules, as well as applying your knowledge to a specific engineering problem when you take part in a team project.

Projects

Every year of the course gives you hands-on experience of project work. This gives you the opportunity to explore your subject further as well as developing valuable skills in problem solving, communication and teamwork.

Find out more about our Projects

Engineering ethics

You’ll study engineering ethics as part of your course, with lectures and/or seminars in each year of your study. Visit our engineering ethics webpage to find out more.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Computers in Engineering Analysis 20 credits
• Design and Manufacture 1 20 credits
• Thermofluids 1 20 credits
• Solid Mechanics 20 credits
• Engineering Materials 20 credits
• Engineering Mathematics 20 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Engineering Mechanics 20 credits
• Vibration and Control 20 credits
• Design and Manufacture 2 20 credits
• Economics and Management 20 credits
• Mechatronics and Measurement Systems 20 credits
• Thermofluids 2 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Structure and Function of the Body 10 credits
• Biomedical Engineering Design 20 credits
• Additive Manufacturing 20 credits
• Individual Engineering Project 40 credits
• Finite Element Methods of Analysis 20 credits

Optional modules

• Cardiovascular Medical Imaging 10 credits
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging 10 credits
• Ultrasound Imaging 10 credits

Year 4

Compulsory modules

• Team Project 60 credits