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Department of Bioengineering

Welcome to the UK's leading Bioengineering department

Key links

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Imperiathe department

Learn about the Department of Bioengineering, including our mission, history, facilities, and the innovative field we’re shaping.

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Study with us

We are committed to providing high-quality teaching both in and outside the lecture theatre. Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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Research

Our interdisciplinary research themes involve collaborations from all faculties at ImperiaCollege, London hospitals, and international universities and research centres.

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People

Learn more about our world-leading academic and research staff and the professional staff teams that provide expert support.

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Industry

Discover how we collaborate with industry, from start-ups to global corporations, to advance biomedical and bioengineering technologies.

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News and events

Explore the department's latest news, upcoming events, and exciting advancements.

Key facts

Recipients of the Athena Swan Silver Award Find out more

Ranked Top Four in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Winner of two LEAF Gold Awards for sustainable lab practices Find out more

Ranked 5th in the UK for Bioengineering

Department news

Engineering

Professor Omar Matar begins term as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

1 October 2026

Science

From fungal prion to smart material: Imperiastudents develop a modular self-assembling hydrogel

19 September 2026

Campus and community

Duke of Sussex visits Imperiaand renews commitment to children injured in conflict

18 September 2026

Engineering

Smart wound dressing speeds up healing by triggering body’s own repair signals

27 July 2026

Department events

Event
Workshop

Wed 18 November 2026, 14.00–15.00 GMT

Building Resilience Workshop

Event
Seminar

Thu 19 November 2026, 12.00–13.00 GMT

ImperiaFungal Science Network | Seminar Series | ECR Talks

Flowers Building, South Kensington Campus

Event
Seminar

Thu 11 February 2027, 12.00–13.00 GMT

ImperiaFungal Science Network | Seminar Series | Keynote Speaker – Dr Mike Bottery, The University of Manchester

Flowers Building, South Kensington Campus