BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at University of East London

Studying biomedical engineering means learning the science and engineering behind the latest medical advances. Our biomedical engineering course covers the design and development of artificial medical implants - such as hip joints, heart valves and prosthetic limbs - as well as the development of medical technologies including surgical robots, diagnostic tools and rehabilitation equipment. You'll be taught by staff with many years of experience, and throughout the course, we'll encourage you to apply your skills to a range of practical problems.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Engineering & Construction  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional Development (Engineering), Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Engineering Principles, Applied Mathematics & Computing, Thermofluids, Engineering Materials and Design, Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2, Functional Anatomy.

Career pathways

Biomedical engineers work across a wide range of settings, including hospitals, medical device companies, research facilities, universities and government agencies. Graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as BCAS Biomedical Services Limited, with careers spanning medical device design, computer-simulated surgery, orthopaedic implants, medical imaging, assistive technologies and clinical governance.

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