Molecular Bioengineering

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.

Professional accreditation

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

- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

- Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

- Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

- Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

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.

As well as your main Imperial degree (MEng), you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course