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Biomedical Engineering

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Course summary

Study Biomedical Engineering at Aston University and develop the technical and practical skills needed to design medical devices and healthcare technologies. This course combines applied, project-based learning with industry-informed teaching.

  • Interdisciplinary programme combining engineering, biology and medicine

  • Applied learning through labs, design projects and clinical contexts

  • Optional placement year with integrated master’s pathway available

  • Development of Aston Power Skills alongside technical expertise

Students have completed placements with organisations including Microsoft, Baker Hughes and Advena Ltd, working in technical and regulatory roles.

Graduates have progressed into roles such as medical engineer and technical specialist at organisations including the NHS and Johnson & Johnson.

Integrated master’s (MEng) option available for advanced technical study and progression towards chartered engineer status.

Modules

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.

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Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
A80

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

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Application codes

Institution code:
A80

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

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC-CCC

BBC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject
BCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject (with an EPQ at grade B)
CCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject (contextual offer)
List of STEM (a) subjects: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Contextual Offer Information - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready

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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of at least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3; including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics units and at least 15 credits at Level 3 in STEM (a) subject units.

Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

5, 5, 4 in Higher Level, including Mathematics and another STEM (a) listed subject.

List of STEM (a) subjects: 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.

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

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790
International£22575

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

(The tuition fees mentioned are for the 2026/7 academic year. These will be updated to the fees for 2027/8 academic year as soon as they are available.)

*Home students: for entry to the University in 2026/7, the home tuition fees are expected to be £9,790, subject to parliamentary approval. For more information please visit the relevant course webpage at www.aston.ac.uk.  If you are already holding an offer with us, please check your offer letter for information on fees.

**International students: For more information please visit the relevant course webpage at www.aston.ac.uk.  If you are already holding an offer with us, please check your offer letter for information on fees

For Sandwich courses, the placement fee is £1250 for Home and £2500 for EU and International students.

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