Program Overview

Introduction to the BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering Program

The BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering program at the University of York is designed to unite healthcare with transformative engineering. This program aims to equip students with the engineering expertise and biomedical insight needed to design life-changing medical technologies.

Program Overview

• The program starts in September 2026 and lasts for 3 years full-time.
• The typical offer for this program is ABB, including Maths.
• The UK (home) fees for this program are £9,535, while international and EU fees are £32,350.
• The program is offered by the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology.

Course Content

The program consists of 340 credits, which are distributed across three years:

• Year 1: Six core modules, including Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, Engineering Project 1, Materials and Mechanics, and Analogue Electronics.
• Year 2: Six core modules, including Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Engineering Project 2, Manufacturing and Fabrication, Control, Sensors and Instrumentation, Electrical Circuits and Systems, and Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics.
• Year 3: Three core modules, including Biomedical Engineering, Robotics Design and Construction, and an Individual Final Project, as well as one option module.

Option Modules

• Principles of Microengineering
• Communications Systems and Digital Communications
• Medical Physics
• Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
• Advanced sensors and instrumentation
• Astrobiology
• Micro-Mechanical and Microfluidic Devices and Systems

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge by applying biological sciences and engineering principles to develop effective solutions for biomedical challenges.
• Demonstrate analytical and design skills by analyzing biomedical data and creating innovative engineering solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing engineering tools, software, and laboratory techniques for medical device design, prototyping, modeling, and data analysis.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills by producing technical reports, delivering presentations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate their ability to stay updated on biomedical technology advancements and develop a commitment to lifelong learning.

Fees and Funding

• The fees and funding information is for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year.
• UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years.
• International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).
• More information about tuition fees, reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, and living costs can be found on the university's website.

Teaching and Assessment

• The program uses a variety of assessment styles, including closed-book and open-book exams, short technical reports, electronic portfolios, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Students will receive written feedback on their work to help them understand their grade and develop their skills.
• The program includes a range of teaching formats, such as lectures, practical work, group project work, workshops, computer laboratories, and supervisions.

Careers and Skills

• The program is designed to equip students with a range of transferable skills that are valuable to a wide variety of employers.
• Career opportunities for graduates include Biomedical Engineer, R&D engineer (medical technology), Clinical engineer, Regulatory affairs specialists, Rehabilitation engineer, Medical imaging specialist, Quality assurance engineer, Healthcare technology consultant, Software developer (medical applications), and Medical researcher.
• The program also provides opportunities for students to develop skills in time management, teamworking, project management, communication, critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, and research.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: A levels, BTEC National Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T levels, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, International foundation programme, or other international qualifications.
• Typical offer: ABB, including Maths.
• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic), IB English, Cambridge CEFR, Oxford ELLT, Oxford Test of English Advanced, Duolingo, GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language, LanguageCert SELT, LanguageCert Academic, Kaplan Test of English Language, Skills for English, PTE Academic, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE III.

Alternative Offers

• Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify students for an alternative offer:
  • Widening participation: BBC, including B in Mathematics.
  • Contextual offer: BBB, including Mathematics.
  • EPQ: If students achieve C or higher in the EPQ, they may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below the typical offer.
  • The York Tutorial Programme: If students successfully complete the York Tutorial Programme, they may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below their offer.