BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at Nottingham Trent University

IET-accredited BEng (Hons) at Clifton Campus combining engineering and clinical training, applying engineering principles to medical devices, diagnostics and therapies. Students work with real medical technologies, have links with hospitals and industry, and complete a major independent final-year project often aligned with healthcare challenges.

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

What you will study

Year One modules include Engineering Science Fundamentals, Engineering Mathematics and Technical Computing, Innovation and Engineering Solutions, Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics, and Chemistry of Materials. Areas covered include biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, medical imaging, rehabilitation, and cellular, tissue and genetic engineering. First-year projects include RevEng, an Autodesk design challenge and a Mars payload lander. Assessment is by coursework, practical assessments and exams.

Career pathways

Roles such as Radiotherapy Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Medical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Technology Graduate, Data Analyst, Product Development Bioengineer and Secondary Science Teacher. Graduates work at organisations including BAE Systems, NHS, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, British Airways, Lotus Cars and the Department of Health and Social Care, or continue to Masters and research degrees.

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