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Biomedical Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering Meng (Hon)
Biomedical Engineering combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. It spans a wide variety of disciplines – you could be working with artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics or the development of new drugs.
Biomedical Engineers (sometimes referred to as Bioengineers) are responsible for driving major innovations and advances in medicine, they design and develop all of the equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists.
The demand for Biomedical Engineers is increasing as machinery...
Biomedical Engineering combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. It spans a wide variety of disciplines – you could be working with artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics or the development of new drugs.<br/><br/>Biomedical Engineers (sometimes referred to as Bioengineers) are responsible for driving major innovations and advances in medicine, they design and develop all of the equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists.<br/><br/>The demand for Biomedical Engineers is increasing as machinery and technology become ever more essential to developments in medicine and healthcare. The combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge to address medical needs has contributed to the development of many revolutionary and life-saving concepts.<br/><br/>Biomedical Engineering is constantly evolving and expanding into new areas such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, a core research theme within the School of Engineering at Ulster University.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Belfast
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BH82
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B,C
To include grades BB in Maths and a Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Award profile of DDM Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7580/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) The A Level must be in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A Level section). Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (RQF) (601/7584/9) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) The A Level(s) must include Mathematics plus an A Level in a specified subject (please refer to A Level section) and/or the BTEC qualification(s) must be in an Engineering or Applied Science subject. OCR/Cambridge Technical Co
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
128 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level to include English at H6 or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level and Mathematics at H5. Course Specific Subject Requirements Higher Level subjects must include Mathematics and one other HL subject at minimum Grade H6 from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Engineering, Computing or Design & Communication Graphics
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
To include Maths & a Science subject.
A level
A,B,B
To include Mathematics and one from GCE A Level Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Electronics. Applicants presenting A Level Physics will receive a two grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BBC.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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