Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering), BSc (Hons)

Tuition Fees Covered

If you can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating

medical engineering

Course Overview

Our BSc Healthcare Science in Medical Engineering will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding and highly skilled career working in the healthcare profession as a medical engineer. As a practitioner you’ll be undertaking a hands-on role with medical devices, working with a wide range of equipment commonly encountered in the hospital environment. For example, you may specialise in certain types of equipment such as that used in renal or radiotherapy treatment.

Over three years you will learn about the medical equipment lifecycle, including acceptance testing of new equipment, introduction of equipment and devices into service, advising on the correct use of equipment, addressing patient safety issues and safely disposing of old devices. You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.

Medical engineering is an exciting and varied role where you’ll use your expertise in electronic or mechanical engineering to undertake these activities and perhaps become involved in modifying or constructing equipment as well. It is an exciting, continually developing field that requires a high level of responsibility and technical skill.

This programme is a Bachelor of Science (BSc), with a focus on clinical and practical aspects of medical engineering within the NHS. If you are looking for a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), which will provide you with training and skills in the design and innovation of tomorrow’s medical technologies based on engineering principles, and a route to becoming a Professional, Chartered Engineer please see our BEng Biomedical Engineering.

Why Medical Engineering at Swansea?

Our course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare and Science.

Many of our academic staff are also practising healthcare scientists, providing an unrivalled combination of scientific rigour and professional expertise.

If you can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating, you could get your tuition fees covered in full through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme, as well as maintenance funding of up to £4,491 and a reduced rate loan from Student Finance.

Please see our NHS Funding webpage to check your eligibility for funding before applying.

Places are also available if you receive sponsorship from a healthcare employer and in some circumstances; we may accept self-funded places with standard tuition fees if you are able to secure your own work placement.

Your Medical Engineering experience

Our excellent facilities include a realistic clinical suite so you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice in an environment that reflects as closely as possible the actual conditions that you will experience when you go on placement.

Half of your course will be taught at our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and the other half will take place in healthcare settings. 

We have very strong links with healthcare providers and Welsh health boards, opening up a wide range of clinical placement opportunities for you.

Medical Engineering Careers

Job prospects are excellent, with nearly 100 per cent of Healthcare Sciences students going on to work in their chosen profession within six months of graduating (Destination of Leavers in HE Study, 2018)

The NHS starting salary for Medical Engineers is around £28,407, rising to £50,056. There are also many opportunities to work in research, education, management, and the private sector.

As your career progresses, you will have excellent opportunities for advanced practice and further study to Masters and doctoral level.

You can find more information on our Healthcare Science degrees by visiting our 

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From Steel to Study: A Journey into Medical Engineering

Meet one of our inspiring students, Jason Bailey, who made the leap from the steel industry to the world of medical engineering. After years working at Tata Steel, he decided to pursue a new path studying BSc in Healthcare Science, combining hands-on experience with a passion for helping others. His story shows that it’s never too late to change direction, and that real-world experience can be a powerful foundation for academic success. 

Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering), BSc (Hons)

Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) Part-time, BSc (Hons)