Biomedical Engineering
Entry requirements
A level
Maths
Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including grade 6 in Higher Level Maths
BTEC in Engineering with merit in Maths for Engineers and Further Maths for Engineers units
Only acceptable if studied in addition to A level Maths at grade B
UCAS Tariff
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
About this course
**Learn the skills to enter this exciting industry from experienced engineers and NHS clinicians in specialised facilities.**
Biomedical engineering at Hull builds on the success of the University’s engineering courses. You'll be taught by experienced engineering professionals and by NHS clinicians and clinical engineers from local hospitals.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Graduating provides a direct pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer – a benchmark in the profession
- Engineering graduates have some of the best employment prospects and highest starting salaries of any degree discipline
Through a combination of virtual learning systems and traditional teaching, you'll develop the techniques to solve complex problems. You'll also learn practical dissection skills in the lab to gain a complete understanding of human anatomy and the medical engineering issues which may arise for surgeons.
By studying for an extra year, you'll graduate with a Masters level degree.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgbation.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Mathematical Tools and Concepts
Fundamentals of Medical Engineering
Introduction to Design and Mechanical Engineering Practice
Mathematics and Engineering Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering Science
Engineering Global Challenge 1
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Physiological Measurement and Maths
Mechanical Engineering Design
NHS Medical Engineering in Practice and Stress Analysis
Introduction to Cell Mechanobiology and Maths
Materials and Manufacture
Engineering Global Challenge 2
Year 3
Core module
Individual Project (Medical Engineering)
Compulsory modules
Stress Analysis and Applications of Finite Element Analysis
Prosthetics, Orthotics and Assistive Technologies
Testing Biomaterials and Medical Devices and 3Rs (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animal Experimentation)
Artificial Organs and Micro/Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications
Year 4
Core module
Engineering Group Project
Compulsory modules
Medical Imaging, Processing and Analysis
Testing Biomaterials and Medical Devices and 3Rs (Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animal Experimentation)
Medical Device Development and Cardiovascular Devices
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Tuition fees
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The University of Hull
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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