Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering (SUSTech - King’s School of Medicine) for students in China BEng

Key information

Course type: Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution Delivery mode: On campus Study mode: Full time Duration: Four years Application status: Closed Start date: Application deadline: 30 April 2024

Course essentials

The joint Biomedical Engineering degree programme has been designed to train the next generation of biomedical engineers working in healthcare research and development. The practice of medicine is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, physics, mathematics, and computer science. This four-year course will position you at the forefront of these developments and will provide you with an understanding of the most fundamental principles of engineering applied to healthcare and a foundation in mathematics, human anatomy, and physiology.

Base campus

The Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) SUSTech was established in 2011 by the provincial government of Guangdong with the aim of developing a new type of tertiary education and becoming a world-class research university. It is located in the rapidly-growing tech capital city of Shenzhen.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

For all information about entry requirements, please visit the SUSTech webpage.

Teaching & structure

Teaching methods - what to expect

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory-based Practicals
• Project work

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, projects, and practical laboratory work. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment

Location

The programme is taught at the SUSTech campus in Shenzhen, China and is taught in English. Some projects may require students to work off-campus.

Assessment

• Written Examinations
• Essays
• Practical Examinations
• Oral Presentations
• Reports
• Class Tests
• Projects

You will be assessed through a combination of written examinations, essays, practical examinations, oral presentations, reports, class tests and projects. The nature of assessment varies by module.

Regulating Body

King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.

Structure

The programme is divided into modules. You will be required to pass all modules to be awarded a degree from both King’s and SUSTech. However, there are some modules that are required by the Chinese educational system which, while they must be passed, will not count towards the award of the Kings degree. There is a requirement to obtain an equivalent level of English to IELTS 6.5 by the end of year 1. The following modules are required for the King’s degree and total 450 credits. There are no optional modules.

Required modules

Achievement of IELTS 6.5 required by the end of Year 1.

• Calculus I (0 credits)
• Calculus II (0 credits)
• General Physics I (0 credits)
• General Physics II (0 credits)
• Principles of Biology (0 credits)
• Linear Algebra (0 credits)
• Introduction to Computer Programming (0 credits)
• General Chemistry (0 credits)
• Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (0 credits)
• Political Thoughts (0 credits)
• Military Training (0 credits)
• Physical Education (0 credits)
• Labour Education (0 credits)
• Growth Education (0 credits)
• JEI English / English IELTS Exam (0 credits)

Optional modules

There are no optional modules for this year.

Careers

Biomedical engineers can work in various areas including robotics; regenerative medicine; wearable technology; drug delivery mechanisms; and 3-D printing. STEM degrees are also considered useful by employers in a number of sectors including consultancy. Graduates may also choose to progress to a masters or doctoral degree specialising in medical engineering or medical physics, or progress to a medical degree.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

For all information about fees and funding, please visit the SUSTech webpage.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

• IELTS examination fees
• Books if you choose to buy your own copies
• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Related departments

• Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine
• School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences

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