MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering Integrated Master's degree at the University of York
MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering at University of York. Rather than treating medicine as an add-on to a generic engineering syllabus, the course is structured around the idea that devices, instruments and systems used in clinical settings need engineers who understand both rigorous engineering…
About this course
MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at the University of York. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 80% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Introduction to EngineeringCore
- Programming and Digital InterfacingCore
- MathematicsCore
- Engineering Project 1Core
- Materials and MechanicsCore
- Analogue ElectronicsCore
- Academic integrity moduleCore
Module details
This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York. This module will: define academic integrity and academic misconduct explain why and when you should reference source material and other people's work provide interactive exercises to help you to assess whether you've understood the concepts provide answers to FAQs and links to useful resources.
Year 2 6 modules
- Mathematics, Signals and SystemsCore
- Engineering Project 2Core
- Manufacturing and FabricationCore
- Control, Sensors and InstrumentationCore
- Electrical Circuits and SystemsCore
- Thermodynamics and Fluid DynamicsCore
Year 3 11 modules
- Principles of MicroengineeringCore
- Biomedical EngineeringCore
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological SystemsCore
- Engineering Group Project Part ACore
- Engineering Group Project Part BCore
- Advanced Sensors and InstrumentationOptional
- Digital Signal ProcessingOptional
- Electric Powertrain DesignOptional
- Micro-mechanical and Microfluidic Devices and SystemsOptional
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal TechnologyOptional
- Mechanical Design and KinematicsOptional
Year 4 12 modules
- Individual Final ProjectCore
- Medical Imaging and PhysicsCore
- Future Healthcare and Computer Aided DiagnosisCore
- Modelling and Analysing Sound and Music SignalsOptional
- Systems Programming for ARMOptional
- Machine Learning and Computational IntelligenceOptional
- Electric Vehicle TechnologiesOptional
- Emerging Trends in MicroengineeringOptional
- Sustainability in Engineering ManagementOptional
- Machine Vision and Human Machine InteractionOptional
- Research Topics in Nanotechnology: Advanced Data Storage and SpintronicsOptional
- Advanced ControlOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course is built around a set of core strands rather than a fixed module list, giving structure while allowing some room for individual focus as students progress. These strands include core theory, which establishes the engineering fundamentals needed for medical applications; research & methods, developing the skills to investigate problems systematically; applied practice, where theory is put to work in practical and design contexts; specialist options, such as areas of medical engineering that students can choose to focus on according to their interests; an independent project, which forms a substantial piece of self-directed work typically expected at Master's level; and professional skills, preparing students for the expectations of engineering practice and, where relevant, professional accreditation. Because this is an integrated Master's, the fourth year is where specialist options and the independent project carry particular weight, giving students the chance to go deeper into a chosen area of medical engineering than would be possible on a three-year BEng. The exact balance of these strands shifts across the four years, with earlier years laying down core theory and applied practice, and later years shifting towards specialist options, research methods and the independent project.
Who it's for
This course will suit someone who is genuinely curious about how engineering can serve medicine and healthcare, someone who enjoys problem-solving with a clear practical purpose rather than engineering for its own sake. It's a good fit for students who are comfortable with sustained, technical study over four years, including a research-based independent project towards the end of the course, and who don't mind the extra commitment an integrated Master's requires compared with a shorter degree. Given that entrants typically arrive with A-levels or equivalent, and the most common tariff band among accepted students sits between 112 and 127 points, this is a course pitched at students with a solid grounding in science and maths subjects who are ready to build on that foundation rigorously. It also suits people who like the idea of professional skills development running alongside academic study, since the course's structure points towards eventual engineering practice rather than purely academic pursuits. Studying here will feel demanding but purposeful: expect a mix of theoretical grounding, hands-on applied work, and increasing independence as the specialist options and final project come into focus. Anyone drawn to the idea of designing or improving the technologies that support patient care, rather than working in more general engineering fields, should find real motivation in the medical framing that runs through the whole course.
Careers & job market
National Graduate Outcomes and LEO data for graduates give a sense of where an engineering degree can lead, though these figures reflect national averages across Engineering courses rather than outcomes specific to this course or university. Fifteen months after graduating, national data show that 90% of Engineering graduates are in work or further study, and of those in work, 80% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Separately, national earnings data (not specific to York or to this course) show starting salaries fifteen months after graduation ranging from £29,000 to £35,000, rising to a range of £26,775 to £37,800 after three years, and £33,150 to £46,800 after five years. These figures should be read as broad national context on the labour market for engineering graduates generally, not as a promise of any particular salary or outcome for individual students. Separately, national data indicate that 88% of students on this type of course continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed their studies, which offers a general sense of course continuation rates across the sector.
University & format
The MEng (Hons) Medical Engineering is delivered full-time over four years at the University of York, a public, research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1963 with around 17,155 students in total. The course is taught in English and carries the UCAS code H119. York was rated Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the university confers nationally recognised qualifications, and its Russell Group membership places it among the UK's research-intensive universities. Students are encouraged to check the university's own funding pages for details of any bursaries or scholarships that may apply to them.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H119). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at University of York →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £35,000 | £24,000 – £36,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £33,000 | £26,000 – £39,000 | 135 |
| 5 years after | £41,000 | £30,000 – £51,500 | 140 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Artistic, literary and media occupationsSOC 2020 341 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £33,824
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 55; response rate: 75%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £35,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 76% · in work or study 90% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of York
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of York
739 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of York from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of York; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of York’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of York and gov.uk before you apply.
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