Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Overview

Apply professional engineering knowledge to understand, modify and control biological systems on this 4-year BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree, including a sandwich placement year in industry.

You’ll study disciplines such as:

• rehabilitation engineering – prosthetic / orthotic devices
• biomaterials and implant design
• tissue engineering and wound repair for artificial organs
• genomic coding and genetic engineering
• medical technology – design and manufacturing

All teaching is informed by the latest research, and is delivered by experienced medical engineers and clinical scientists. You’ll also gain professional insight from leading industry partners, and hands-on practical experience in our state-of-the-art engineering laboratories.

A placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.

Programme Options

We also offer a 3-year version of the BEng programme without the 'sandwich' placement year in industry.

You may also be interested in our MEng Biomedical Engineering programmes. We offer a 4-year version of the MEng and a 5-year version with sandwich year. These programmes give you a Master's level degree on graduation, with the additional year enabling further study of the technical and managerial aspects of biomedical engineering.

Professional Accreditation

The BEng in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). It's recognised by the UK Engineering Council as leading to partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with some further learning required.

This means you'll have a great head start to a professional engineering career in related medical and healthcare fields and widespread international recognition for your degree.

Entry Requirements

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Typical offer - 104 UCAS tariff points.

• A levels
  • BCC to include A level Maths minimum grade C.
• T levels
  • Merit or higher in the following subjects:
    • Science
    • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
• BTEC Extended Diploma
  • DMM
• BTEC Level ): Must be an Engineering subject – to include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) at minimum Merit.
• BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016): Must be an Engineering subject – to include ‘Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems’ (Unit 7) and ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.
• Applicants on Access Programmes
  • 104 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering or Science and Engineering - must contain a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at minimum Merit.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements
  • 104 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths at grade 5 plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.
• Plus minimum of
  • GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
• English language requirements
  • Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Transferring from Another University

If you are currently studying at another university and would like to transfer to the University of Bradford, this course accepts students into the second or third year. This is called advanced entry

Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript (not a screenshot of a portal), all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications. Module descriptors must include learning outcomes.

Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September. Relevant documents should be emailed to

Your Learning Journey

All module information is for 2025 entry, and is subject to change.

First Year

• Core
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Design, Build and Test (Biomedical)
  • Electronics and Mechanics (Biomedical Engineering)
  • Mathematical Methods and Applications
  • Engineering Materials
  • Thermofluids

Second Year

• Core
  • Engineering Mathematics and Machine Learning
  • Clinical Movement Analysis
  • Embedded Electronics
  • Healthcare Technology Project
  • Functional Anatomy and Human Physiological Measurements
  • Cell and Tissue Biology

Third Year

Study abroad or placement year.

Final Year

• Core
  • Biomaterials with Implant Design and Technology
  • Individual Research Project
  • Medical Ethics and Quality Management
  • Integrated Design
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetics

Professional Placement

A placement year allows you to apply your academic learning within a wide range of industries, including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. You will gain hands-on experience, develop skills such as communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, and build a professional network that will benefit your future career.

We will support you throughout the process, offering:

• Access to a wide range of placement opportunities with top employers.
• Assistance with CV writing, applications, and interview preparation.
• Guidance on making the most of your placement experience.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

You'll be taught through a mix of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, field trips, small group projects, invited lectures and seminars and self-study.

We offer a wide choice of modules, so you can study all aspects of your chosen subject and keep your career options open.

Official Programme Specification

For further details about the course:

View the official programme specification

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact our team. You can also read our Website Accessibility Statement.

Our Facilities

Our biomedical engineering facilities include a bioaerosol test facility for performing microbiological experiments, and a cell/tissue engineering lab for in-vitro culturing of tissues and wound repair.

Fees, Finance and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

• UK: £9,535 (sandwich year: £954)
• International: £24,456 (sandwich year: £2,446)

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career Prospects

Health authorities in the UK are among the largest employers in Europe and are supported by a large and diverse industrial sector supplying diagnostic and monitoring equipment, orthopaedic devices and artificial organs. The mix of professional engineering and health related skills acquired will enable you to pursue a wide choice of careers in this dynamic and growing sector.

Career Opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Study Abroad

A study abroad year is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons, build connections with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and strengthen your skills and experience to make you stand out in the job market.

We have opportunities for students to study, work or volunteer in more than 150 countries across the world and will support you every step of the way.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

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Terms and Conditions of Study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency Statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.

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