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Overview

Our Biomedical Engineering BEng 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

  • King’s is recognised as one of the international leaders in Medical Engineering and Physics education.
  • The School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences is based in one of the UK’s centres of excellence for medical imaging in a clinical setting at St Thomas’ Hospital.
  • Designed to prepare students to enter jobs in the evolving field of biomedical engineering, healthcare research or further study in medicine.
  • Taught by a combination of academic and clinical researchers at the forefront of their field.
  • The course is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition, the course meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
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Whilst in my lectures, I am told about the latest cutting edge research which inspires and motivates me even more.
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Course essentials

The practice of medicine is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science. Our three-year course will position you at the forefront of these developments.

Our Biomedical Engineering BEng degree will provide you with a foundation in mathematics engineering and science, along with a biomedical engineering curriculum.

Base campuses

Our course is primarily taught at the Waterloo Campus. Some teaching takes place at the King’s College London St Thomas’ and Guy’s Campuses. The School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences is based in a clinical setting at St Thomas’ Hospital.

Waterloo - students walking outside Franklin-Wilkins building

Waterloo Campus

Centrally located and well connected, Waterloo brings together students from health, science and law, just steps from the South Bank. It's also home to the world's #2 nursing school – the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery (QS 2026).

View of the London Eye from St Thomas' Campus.

St Thomas’ Campus

Sitting on the Thames with views of Parliament, St Thomas' Campus is an inspiring base for healthcare and clinical training. You'll gain hands-on experience in a world-leading hospital, right in the heart of the capital.

Students walking across Guy's Campus quad on a summers day

Guy’s Campus

Tucked next to London Bridge and the historic Borough Market, Guy's Campus is a close-knit home for health and science students. With cutting-edge labs and buzzing central location, it offers an inspiring and unique place to study.