Undergraduate · Imperial Biomedical Engineering
Imperial's Biomedical Engineering MEng applies engineering to the human body, and its entry route surprises applicants who expect an admissions test: the department does not use one. It asks for Mathematics and Physics, selects on the UCAS application, and may invite some applicants to an online interview. This guide is written for families planning 2028 entry. Everything cycle-specific in it was last verified for 2027 entry, so treat it as the best guide to preparation and not as the 2028 requirement.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
Taken from Imperial's official Biomedical Engineering MEng course page and read on 25 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; Imperial's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
The minimum A-level standard is A*AA, to include an A* in Mathematics, an A in Physics and an A in a third subject. The typical offer is A*AA to A*A*A with three A levels, and typical offers can be higher than the minimum. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted, and an offer-holder must pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
The minimum IB standard is 39 points, to include 6 in Mathematics, 6 in Physics and 6 in a third subject at Higher Level, and the typical offer is 40 points. Imperial accepts both IB Mathematics syllabi at Higher Level, but says Analysis and Approaches is preferred.
Imperial says this department does not use a test as part of its selection process. Selectors also consider the personal statement and the references.
You may be invited to an online interview if your UCAS application indicates that you are likely to satisfy the entry requirements and you demonstrate interest and motivation to study the course.
Imperial says an ATAS certificate is not required for this course. The course includes opportunities to spend a year abroad or a year in industry, which students apply for during the third year; applicants apply for BH9C in the first instance.
Official sources
Read on 25 October 2026 on Imperial's Biomedical Engineering MEng course page, which describes 2027 entry. The 2025 applications-to-places ratio quoted in the guide is history, not a requirement. Application deadlines and interview dates are cycle-specific and are not stated. The Department's own website and the year abroad and year in industry details were not read.
The course
Imperial says that as a biomedical engineer you learn to use technology to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives, applying fundamental engineering principles and knowledge of the human body. Students can tailor their engineering interests to biomedical, electrical, mechanical or computational bioengineering. The MEng lasts four years, with a year abroad or a year in industry available as options. This is an engineering degree from a Department of Bioengineering, which is different from a biomedical science degree such as Oxford's or UCL's, so check those pages if your interest is research in the life sciences.
Reading the offer
The grades combine one A* with two As, and the IB asks for three sixes at Higher Level.
A*AA including an A* in Mathematics, an A in Physics and an A in a third subject. The typical offer is A*AA to A*A*A with three A levels.
39 points, to include 6 in Mathematics, 6 in Physics and 6 in a third subject at Higher Level. The typical offer is 40 points.
Imperial says typical offers are based on the offers made by each department to at least 50% of its 2025-entry A level and IB applicants who were yet to achieve their grades, and can be higher than the minimum.
Selection
Imperial says this department does not use a test as part of its selection process. Predicted grades and prior educational achievement are important but not the only thing that drives the decision; selectors also consider the personal statement and the references to understand whether there is a good match between you and the subject and department. When assessing applications Imperial says it considers examination results, your motivation and understanding of biomedical engineering as a career, your potential for leadership and teamwork, your interests and the referee's report. You may be invited to an online interview if your UCAS application indicates that you are likely to satisfy the entry requirements and you demonstrate interest and motivation.
International applicants
Imperial says an ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course. ATAS is a UK government scheme, so check the current rules for your own situation.
Context
Imperial's page shows 7 applications for every place for 2025. That is a historical figure about a past cohort. It is not a requirement and it does not predict any individual result.
Planning for 2028 entry
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules Imperial has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means Imperial published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means Imperial has not yet published it.
These are the best guide to what to prepare. Imperial has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
Check Imperial's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
Secure Mathematics and Physics at the top grade, choose a strong third subject, and build concrete evidence of interest in healthcare engineering for the personal statement.
Support
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Questions
A*AA including an A* in Mathematics, an A in Physics and an A in a third subject, or 39 IB points with three 6s at Higher Level in those subjects. This is Imperial's wording for 2027 entry.
No. Imperial says this department does not use a test as part of its selection process.
You may be invited to an online interview if your UCAS application indicates you are likely to satisfy the entry requirements and you demonstrate interest and motivation.
Imperial says an ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Imperial says the course includes opportunities for a year abroad or a year in industry, applied for during the third year. Apply for BH9C in the first instance.
No. They are Imperial's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when Imperial publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
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