Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is central to the future of medicine. It’s the specialism behind some of the greatest leaps in treatment, diagnosis and rehabilitation, and this course offers you the chance to be part of the next generation. Few other subjects provide such a direct route from technological innovation to human impact.

Our BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree offers an exciting opportunity to be part of that future. With a mix of skills and understanding that crosses disciplines – setting design and engineering skills in a biomedical and sport science context – this is a course that opens the doors to a rewarding career with impact on people’s health and well-being.

While it’s a subject rooted in complex theory and academic principle, it’s one you learn by stepping into the lab and getting to grips with real kit – by trying things, building things, and doing things. With this degree, you can aim for a career working with the latest technical innovations in primary healthcare, enhancing performance and accessibility in sport, or even helping create the products that allow people to live safely, independently, and sustainably in communities across the world.

This course is also available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Graduate ready for the future: Learn from experts in academic research, industrial R&D and commercial design, giving you an understanding of the latest technology and design techniques, coupled with an appreciation of the commercial environment.

• Taught by leading researchers: We're 6th in the UK for the impact of our engineering research, and 100% of our research in engineering is world-leading or internationally excellent, with 75% is at the highest 4* level (REF 2021).

• Collaborate with industry: Tackle real-world projects set by our industry partners, with the chance to develop valuable skills and learn from feedback, advice and insights from industry insiders.

• Study in cutting-edge facilities: Our engineering facilities include mechanical and electrical engineering labs, a light manufacturing workshop, machine and materials testing equipment and Print City, our specialist 3D additive and digital manufacturing centre.

• Professional study environment: Study in our £115m Dalton building, designed for collaboration, innovation and world-class learning and research.

• Placement opportunities: The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employment prospects on graduation.