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Biomedical Engineering

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
14/09/2026
Campus:
Main Site
2026-2027
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Course summary

As a biomedical engineer, you will contribute to delivering solutions and solving some of the world’s biggest medical problems.

Course outline

This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.

With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment.

Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)

  • Excellent prospects - Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)

  • Supported for success - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Medical Technology and Bioengineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

  • Software engineer

  • Medical engineer

  • Surgical annotator / design engineer

  • Graduate IT applications analyst

  • Associate project manager

  • Engineering graduate

  • Recruitment coordinator

  • Head of sales

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as the NHS, BAE Systems, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Bomford Turner, G4S, Oracle Health, Capgemini, and Deep Medical.

Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/biomedical-engineering-beng

Assessment method

For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/biomedical-engineering-beng

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H542
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H542
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBC - CCC

BBC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below - Standard offer. BCC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths. QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For any other BTEC qualifications please check the Aston website.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits P: 0 credits

15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3 including 30 credits from STEM (b) subject units. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points

5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including 2 subjects from the STEM (b) subject list. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English Language or Literature all at grade C/4.

T Level - D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Onsite Construction - Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

Admissions Review Process
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, any experience, references and motivation. Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with lower predicted grades if the application is of a high standard which includes a strong personal statement and academic reference. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated below. Find out more about our admissions policy.

Applicant Visit Days
Once you have received an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and Aston University.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in. Details of eligibility criteria can be found on our website.

Learn more on the Aston University, Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 15 other engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Aston University, Birmingham, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BCC Most common
  1. AAB
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

87% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
International£22575Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*On 20 October 2025, the Government announced that tuition fees in England for Home students will be increased annually in line with inflation, starting in 2026. The Government have since confirmed that it intends to determine the inflation-linked increase using the Retail Price Index, although this is subject to parliamentary approval. According to the Department for Education’s Policy Paper published on 26 November, the annual tuition fee for the Programme commencing in the academic year 2026/7 is expected to be £9,790, subject to parliamentary approval. If you are holding an offer at Aston, when the annual tuition fee for your Programme for the 2026/27 academic year has been confirmed, we will write to update you. We will also provide as much information as we can about the inflation-linked increase in tuition fees for future academic years. The duration of your programme is set out at the top of this webpage and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (https://www.aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/aston_university_undergraduate_terms_of_enrolment_20262027.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities.
**For international fee payers, the University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (https://www.aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-11/aston_university_undergraduate_terms_of_enrolment_20262027.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

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