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Biomedical Engineering

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

BBC must include one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics. BCC must include two subjects from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics. BCC must include one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics AND grade B in Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). CCC for contextual offer students (see Aston University website for details).

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15,P:0

your Access to HE must include at least 25 credits in any of the following subjects: maths, physics, electronics, biology, design technology or engineering science

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSEs Mathematics and English Language or Literature all at grade C/4. Please note we do not accept Key skills or Functional skills in place of these.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

29

29 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include Maths or Physics or Design Technology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English.

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

DDM

If BTEC is being taken in Engineering or a related subject then you are not required to take an additional A Level. For any other BTEC subjects, you must also achieve a grade B in one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/Engineering Science or Electronics.

T Level

D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

UCAS Tariff

112

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Biomedical engineering

Our three year BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering course bridges the gap between health, medicine and engineering. Studying at Aston University gives you the hands-on skills, knowledge and experience to help create the healthcare practices of tomorrow.

As a biomedical engineer, you will have the skills, flexibility and knowledge to be involved in a wide number of activities such as developing innovative devices and delivering expert services directly to patients. Through a combination of our deep links into industry and world-class, state-of-the-art facilities, Aston is the ideal place to prepare for a successful and enriching career that improves and saves lives.

Learning on the course is enhanced with visits to clinical settings and manufacturers, designed to inspire your sense of innovation and entrepreneurship. In fact, we’re partners in the Medical Device Testing and Evaluation centre (MD-TEC) based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. This means you’ll have access to over 100 companies developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment with mock operating theatres and wards.

**Key course benefits:**

- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

- Ranked Top 20 in the UK for Biomedical Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2023)

- Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including movement lab and 3D workstations.

- Students who achieve an average mark of 50% in the third year of the BEng program can choose to enter the MEng (you can convert to this programme at any time during the BEng).

Modules

Year 1
Study a range of core modules including: Software Engineering, Human Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Project 1, Electronics Engineering Fundamentals, Engineering Science 1, Materials and Manufacturing 1, and Mathematical Modelling for Engineers.

Year 2
Develop your skills and knowledge further by studying a range of cor modules including: Advanced Mathematical Modelling, Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Kinematics, Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Biophysics, Biofluid Mechanics, and Biomedical Engineering Project 2.

Final Year
Expand your understanding of advanced topics and complete your individual research project with the development of a complete medical device: from concept to final prototype design. Core modules include: Computational Methods in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Implants and Prosthetics, Medical Imaging, Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, and Research Project.

Please Note: All modules are based on the current academic year. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.

Assessment methods

The course is designed to be interactive with a range of teaching methods and learning styles. You will have the opportunity to learn via a diverse range of learning methods, such as: hands-on practical sessions, lectures, lab classes, project work, interactive workshops, video and computer-aided learning, and regular visits from clinics and manufacturers; giving you exclusive insight into the latest clinical trials and medical devices.

Assessments are linked to learning outcomes, and we use a wide range of methods including exams, essay, reports, presentations, project work and computer based assessment. You will also take part in a mix of individual and group work to allow innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills to be developed.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
International
£21,100
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Aston University, Birmingham

Department:

School of Engineering and Technology

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

65%
Biomedical engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

Teaching and learning

59%
Staff make the subject interesting
71%
Staff are good at explaining things
82%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
59%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

63%
Library resources
76%
IT resources
71%
Course specific equipment and facilities
41%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

89%
UK students
11%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
81%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


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Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,140
med
Average annual salary
91%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

36%
Engineering professionals
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
5%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£40k

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