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Biomedical Engineering

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Our BEng in Biomedical Engineering is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience required to drive innovation in healthcare, biotechnology, and the medical device industries. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in core engineering principles, including electrical, electronic, programming, and mechanical engineering, while integrating key aspects of biological sciences.

Students will gain expertise in designing medical devices and systems, leveraging digital health technologies, and addressing emerging challenges in healthcare. The program emphasises identifying and solving real-world healthcare problems such as developing advanced surgical tools, creating prosthetics, and designing biosensors. Students will also engage in cutting-edge biomedical research, foster innovation, and apply ethical principles to their work.

This programme prepares students for a wide range of impactful careers at the intersection of engineering, biology, and healthcare, for example as biomedical engineers, medical device designers, R&D specialists, healthcare consultants, or in regulatory affairs.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

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

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
H160
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
H160
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Essential Subjects:
A Level Mathematics is essential.

T Level

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
C

If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

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

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in Mathematics is essential.

We consider BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ Extended Diploma with Unit 7- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Unit 8- Further Engineering Mathematics in place of A Level Mathematics.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in Mathematics is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

Plus B at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus AB at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Plus B at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus AB at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

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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.

Contextual A level offer:
BBB.
A Level Mathematics is essential.

Learn more on the University of York 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.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£32350

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 these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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