Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
On our BEng Biomedical Engineering course you will learn how to diagnose, prevent and treat disease in this new and emerging field.
You’ll explore how the brain works, what techniques exist to monitor different tissues in the human body, and how to treat illnesses and restore bodily functions.
You will also engage in lab-based classes and enhance your practical skills. You'll experience techniques such as immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture and aseptic technique and analytical methods.
For more i...
On our BEng Biomedical Engineering course you will learn how to diagnose, prevent and treat disease in this new and emerging field.
You’ll explore how the brain works, what techniques exist to monitor different tissues in the human body, and how to treat illnesses and restore bodily functions.
You will also engage in lab-based classes and enhance your practical skills. You'll experience techniques such as immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture and aseptic technique and analytical methods.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A15-D77
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB with B in Maths or Physics. Or BBB with B in Maths or Physics and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
AABBB with B in Maths or Physics. Or ABBBB with B in Maths or Physics and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
including relevant science units.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30.0
32.0
32 points including 5 in Maths or Physics at higher level. Or 30 points including 5 in Maths or Physics and a second science subject, both at higher level. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
including relevant science modules.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
M2,M2,M2
D3 M2 M2 including M2 in Maths or Physics. Or M2 M2 M2 including M2 in Maths or Physics and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £31,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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