| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-06-30 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
| 2024-04-24 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
Apply professional engineering knowledge to understand, modify and control biological systems on this 4-year BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree, including a sandwich placement year in industry.
You’ll study disciplines such as:
All teaching is informed by the latest research, and is delivered by experienced medical engineers and clinical scientists. You’ll also gain professional insight from leading industry partners, and hands-on practical experience in our state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.
A placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.
Our BEng / MEng in Biomedical Engineering received 92% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020.
Programme options
We also offer a
4-year version of the BEng
which includes a 'sandwich' placement year in industry. The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional engineer.You may also be interested in our MEng Biomedical Engineering programmes. We offer a
4-year version of the MEng
and a5-year version with sandwich year
. These programmes give you a Master's level degree on graduation, with the additional year enabling further study of the technical and managerial aspects of biomedical engineering.Professional accreditation
These courses are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and can lead to Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation. This course is recognised by ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).
Program Outline
What you will study
All module information is for 2022 entry, and is subject to change.
First year
Computer Aided Engineering
Design, Build and Test (Biomedical)
Electronics and Mechanics
Mathematical Methods and Applications
Engineering Materials
Thermofluids
Second year
Further Mathematics and Statistics
Clinical Movement Analysis
Embedded Electronics
Healthcare Technology Project
Functional Anatomy and Human Physiological Measurements
Cell and Tissue Biology
Final year
Biomaterials with Implant Design and Technology
Individual Research Project
Medical Ethics and Quality Management
Integrated Design
Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
Learning and assessment
You'll be taught through a mix of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, field trips, small group projects, invited lectures and seminars and self-study.
We offer a wide choice of modules, so you can study all aspects of your chosen subject and keep your career options open.
Official programme specification
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the
Careers
website.Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career prospects
Health authorities in the UK are among the largest employers in Europe and are supported by a large and diverse industrial sector supplying diagnostic and monitoring equipment, orthopaedic devices and artificial organs. The mix of professional engineering and health related skills acquired will enable you to pursue a wide choice of careers in this dynamic and growing sector.
