Biomedical Engineering (with placement year) Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering (with placement year) Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Biomedical Engineering uses engineering practices and principles to analyse and design new products, processes, tools and techniques. This helps to bridge gaps across biological and healthcare challenges. It plays an integral role in global issues where the challenge requires a bioengineering response.
Our Biomedical Engineering degree will give you a thorough grounding in engineering systems and applications relevant to bioengineering. You will also gain a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology and biological functions and the ability to apply your knowledge and ...
Biomedical Engineering uses engineering practices and principles to analyse and design new products, processes, tools and techniques. This helps to bridge gaps across biological and healthcare challenges. It plays an integral role in global issues where the challenge requires a bioengineering response.
Our Biomedical Engineering degree will give you a thorough grounding in engineering systems and applications relevant to bioengineering. You will also gain a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology and biological functions and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to biomedical engineering problems.
The field is rapidly developing. Biomedical Engineers work in a variety of global sectors developing products and creating technology to help people achieve a better quality of life and break barriers in medical and sporting achievements.
Examples include prosthetics and biomaterial implants, software engineering for advanced and 3D medical imaging, image-guided and robot-assisted surgery, regenerative medicine against incurable diseases, tissue engineering such as bioengineered skin for wounds, 3D bioprinting, medical device development and new assistive technologies (wearable technology, mobile and e-health).
At Loughborough, this course will take you from fundamental science and engineering to the cutting-edge of the subject. During your time with us, you will have access to our state-of-the-art experimental labs to complement your lectures.
In year three, you will have the opportunity to complete a research project on a specific topic of interest supervised by a member of the academic staff.
What's the difference between MEng and BEng?
The first three years of the MEng and BEng share the same content to ensure a thorough grounding in engineering and biological concepts, with a good mix of theory, application and practical content from day one. The MEng differs from the BEng course in the fourth year, when MEng students are required to study a wider range of technical subjects with additional depth. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the start of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that transfer progression criteria have been met.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-B29
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AAB including Maths with one from Chemistry, Biology and Physics
T Level
T Levels in Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control and Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing are considered. Distinction overall with A in core component plus B in A level Maths.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AA including Maths plus either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Highers at majority A and B grades.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D plus A Level Maths at Grade B Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Maths and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDD plus A Level Maths at grade B Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A Level Grades AB to include Maths and either Chemistry Physics or Biology. Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £29,750 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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