BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Biomedical engineering is central to the future of medicine. It’s the specialism behind some of the greatest leaps in treatment, diagnosis and rehabilitation, and this course offers you the chance to be part of the next generation. Few other subjects provide such a direct route from technological innovation to human impact.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering and Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation year | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Biomedical engineering brings together engineering, design and medical science to improve health, treatment and rehabilitation. This degree gives you the scientific understanding and practical skills needed to develop technologies that support patients and clinicians. Year 1 core: Introduction to Engineering Principles, Engineering Skills, Further Engineering Principles, Design Project. Year 2 core: Programming, Modelling and Simulation, Mechanics of Materials, Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers, Group Project. Year 3 core: Structural Analysis and Computational Mechanics, Bioinstrumentation and Cybernetics, Biotechnology and Digital Design, Individual Project.

Career pathways

BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering graduates progress into a wide range of roles across healthcare, rehabilitation, medical technology and sports equipment industries. As the sector continues to grow, opportunities span medical device development, clinical engineering, assistive technology, biomechanics, as well as research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade D in at least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics or Pure Mathematics. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Engineering to include a Pass in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Engineering or Science with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies - minimum overall grade of Distinction and to include a pass in both Engineering Mathematics and Further Engineering Mathematics. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics in either: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. T level - Overall grade Merit in Design and Development for Engineering; Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control; or Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. IELTS: IELTs score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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