• Undergraduate
  • MEng

Molecular Bioengineering

Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health

Understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health

Develop the scientific expertise of a life scientist and the problem-solving skills of an engineer

Enrich your studies with the opportunity to take a year abroad or put your knowledge into practice through a year in industry

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Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MEng

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2026

  • UCAS course code

    H160

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • Not set Home

    • Not set Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    5 : 1 (2024)

Minimum entry standard

  • A*AA (A-level)

  • 39 points (International Baccalaureate)

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Course overview

As a molecular bioengineer, you'll learn how to engineer biological systems to solve challenges in health and wellbeing.

Through this course, you will develop the scientific understanding and laboratory expertise of a life scientist with the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills of an engineer.

With this unique combination of skills, you will be well placed to address the global challenges of today: health and well-being agenda, personalised medicine, new biomedical technology industries.

You will gain a theoretical understanding through lectures, study groups and taught classes. During practical wet and dry labs and activities, you will work on real-world projects in medicine and biology with life-changing potential.

You will learn professional standards and understand engineers’ obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

You will develop leadership, communication and teamwork skills, and graduate with the ability to become a leader in your chosen field.

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Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll study all of the following core modules.

Core modules

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the following organisations on behalf of the Engineering Council:

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

With this integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

Our course accreditations are renewed every five years; the current accreditation agreement covering the current academic year and onwards is provisional and subject to our satisfying the requirements of the accrediting Professional Engineering Institutes, which we expect to complete by the end of the Academic Year.

Associateship

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.

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Teaching and assessment

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, seminars and similar
  • Independent study, group projects and individual research project

Year 1

  • 27% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 73% Independent study, group projects and individual research project

Year 2

  • 27% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 73% Independent study, group projects and individual research project

Year 3

  • 17% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 83% Independent study, group projects and individual research project

Year 4

  • 17% Lectures, seminars and similar
  • 83% Independent study, group projects and individual research project

Teaching and learning methods

  • Laboratory sessions
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures and guest lectures
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Make, build and test activities
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Study groups
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Coursework
  • Examinations

Year 1

  • 34% Coursework
  • 66% Examinations

Year 2

  • 53% Coursework
  • 47% Examinations

Year 3

  • 47% Coursework
  • 53% Examinations

Year 4

  • 59% Coursework
  • 41% Examinations

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • A person completing a written exam
    Examinations
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster project
    Poster presentations

Testimonials

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Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

Minimum entry standard

A*AA

To include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A in Chemistry
  • A in a third subject 

Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

Typical offer

  • A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)

Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry A-level applicants.

Support for widening participation applicants

Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial. 

Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

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How to apply

Apply via UCAS

When applications open, you will be able to start your application via UCAS Hub. There you can add this course as one of your choices and track your application.

Applications open on 13 May 2025

Application deadlines – 14 January 2026 at 18.00 (UK time)

Fees and funding

Home fee

2026 entry

Not set
As a guide, the Home fee for 2025-26 was £9,535.

Year abroad

2026 entry

Not set
As a guide, the Home fee for 2025-26 was £1,450 for that year.

Year in industry

2026 entry

Not set
As a guide, the Home fee for 2025-26 was £950 for that year.

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

96% Of Imperial Bioengineering graduates in work or further study*

  • 96% Of Imperial Bioengineering graduates in work or further study*
  • 4%

91% Of Imperial Bioengineering graduates in highly skilled work or further study*

  • 91% Of Imperial Bioengineering graduates in highly skilled work or further study*
  • 9%

*2021-22 graduate outcomes data, published by HESA in 2024

The career-oriented nature of this degree ensures you'll be well placed to pursue opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of biomedical engineering.

Around 60% of postgraduates find employment upon graduation, while just over a third opt for continued study or training.

Get essential skills to pursue opportunities across a variety of career paths.

You can pursue a career in a range of sectors – with sought-after skills in medicine, healthcare and the medical devices industry.

Other potential career paths could include research, teaching, start-ups, consultancy and finance.

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