Course contact details
Course Information
Email:study@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:028 7012 3456
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Engineering (with Honours)
- 5 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Belfast
Course summary
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 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.
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.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- BH82
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Belfast
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB
To include Mathematics and one from GCE A Level Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Biology, Life & Health Science (single or double award) or Double Award Science/Applied Science added.
Applicants presenting A Level Physics will receive a two grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BBC.
Applicants presenting A Level Physics will receive a two grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BBC.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherBBBBC
(to include minimum of BB in Maths and another science subject).
Access to HE DiplomaNot accepted
Scottish Advanced HigherBBC
To include B,B in Maths and a Science subject.
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 Combinations
OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section).
To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence
We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
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 Combinations
OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section).
To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence
We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
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
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
GCSE Mathematics Grade C, 4 or above
GCSE English Language Grade C, 4 (or equivalent). PLUS
GCSE Grades CC, 44 in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in 2 of the following GCSE subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Technology and Design, Statistics (or equivalent ). https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202324/biomedical-engineering-30959#entryconditions
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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
Please note that for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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