BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University

Get prepared for a career in biomedical engineering with an innovative and dynamic Biomedical Engineering degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. Developed with guidance from the Engineering Council and local industry partners and centred on one of the fastest-growing engineering sectors, you’ll gain hands-on experience in solving real-world biomedical challenges.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Master the MIT-developed CDIO (Conceive, Develop, Implement, Operate) approach to deliver practical, hands-on biomedical engineering solutions. Design and develop a wide range of healthcare technology, from traditional equipment to cutting-edge smart medical devices. Core modules include Year 1: Computer Aided Engineering, Professional Engineering Skills, Applied Mathematics and Programming, Material Science and Testing, Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices; Year 2: Statics and Dynamics, Human Healthcare Technology, Sustainable Engineering Lifecycle, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics, Control and Instrumentation, Signal and Image Processing; Year 3: Modelling and Simulation for Engineers, Engineering Research Practice, Engineering Project, Medical Device Design Regulation & Standards, Digital and Smart Healthcare System.

Career pathways

Upon completing this course, you’ll become a highly skilled biomedical engineering graduate, equipped with the technical, professional, and management skills tailored to the healthcare industry. Your input and creativity may provide a solution that people need to maintain or restore their health.

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