Biomedical Engineering (BEng)

Biomedical engineers are responsible for developing engineering solutions to help solve medical problems.

Our degree will enable you to be part of exciting product developments including robots to help the disabled walk, advanced prosthetics, machines for complex treatments, diagnostic equipment and artificial organs. You can also get involved in smart technologies and applying them to transmit data directly to clinics, minimising the need for patient travel.

Biomedical engineering is a dynamic and exciting area of growth and innovation, and one which will develop rapidly in the coming years.

BEng 88-112 UCAS points (including A level or equivalent in Maths, Physics, Applied Science or Engineering)

Further entry requirements

• 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above (including Maths, English Language, Science)
• Science can be Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science.

This course is also available as a MEng or BEng with Foundation Year.

For more information on the IELTS (International English language Testing System) requirements for this course

Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest growing industries with some of the highest starting salaries. There are many opportunities to practice as a biomedical engineer, for example:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining bio-instruments and bio-equipment to aid diagnose and treat diseases.
• Designing and developing materials for implantation in the human body, which therefore need to be chemically inert, safe, and reliable
• Working with innovators, medics and computing professionals to engineer smart technology gadgets that interface with smart phones to provide alternative medical interventions to support or relieve medical symptoms of a patient
• Designing and developing hygienic surgery aids that enable high precision and timely surgery.

Biomedical Engineers are also sought after by a wide variety of other industries:

• Designing and developing automated mechanical devices for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, and those that require a focus on designing for hygiene, cleaning and sterility
• Manufacturing: because biomedical engineers have strengths in systems integration and knowledge and understanding of multiple fields of engineering
• Legal sector: because biomedical devices are such a high growth area of research and development there is demand for technical reviewing, advising and approval of patents.