Biomedical Engineering

As a biomedical engineer, you play a vital role in addressing and resolving medical challenges worldwide with innovative solutions.

Course outline

This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), equips the future generation of biomedical engineers with essential practical skills, knowledge, and experience to drive innovation in medical technology. You will develop expertise in designing medical devices, diagnostic tools, prosthetics, and therapies.

With strong connections to both UK and international industries, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities, students are prepared for a successful career in transforming healthcare. Our faculty members actively participate in the field, fostering collaborations with hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums. This provides students with opportunities to engage with over 100 companies, gaining first-hand experience in developing real-world healthcare solutions within 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.