BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

The ever-expanding field of biomedical engineering combines scientific and engineering principles to create and improve medical technology and enhance human wellbeing. The University of Bolton's BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree supports you in gaining all the practical and problem-solving skills you'll need to excel in this constantly evolving and highly rewarding field.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 54 months part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, foundation year route available | Intake: To be confirmed | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering, Introduction to Biomechanics, Medical Sensory Devices and Measurement, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Biomedical Engineering Projects and Systems, Biomedical Engineering Modelling & Analysis, Medical Instrumentation and Control, Intermediate Biomechanics, Technology in Advanced Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment, Group Project and Investigation, Biomechatronics and Medical Devices, Medical Equipment Technology, Simulation of Medical Engineering Systems, Advanced Biomechatronic Systems, among others.

Career pathways

Biomedical engineers have varied careers in many environments, such as hospitals, private and public research facilities, medical institutions, universities, and government agencies. After graduating from this course, you may find employment in the NHS or with a private company in engineering or related disciplines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your Level 3 subjects must include mathematics or a science subject; for instance, A-level Biology/Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science/Engineering. Please note that Health and Social Care is not acceptable as a science subject. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications and relevant experience or a suitable portfolio of work that we consider a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course, If you have an HND/C in an appropriate engineering discipline, we'll consider you for entry to level HE5 of this programme, depending on the subject area of qualification and the level of maths and science that you have achieved. You may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) to determine your suitability for the course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Intake: To be confirmed

Duration: 3 years full-time; 54 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/course/beng-hons-biomedical-engineering-full-time-3-years-university-of-bolton#howtoapply

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