Biomedical Engineering - BEng (Hons) / MEng

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of biomedical engineering. Students will learn how to design, develop and evaluate medical devices and systems, as well as how to apply engineering principles to solve healthcare challenges. The course covers topics such as biomechanics, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, and medical imaging, among others. Students will also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry partners to gain practical experience.

Additional Information

Our Biomedical Engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IOPEM). This means that students who complete the course will be eligible to become chartered engineers upon graduation.

Discover the best of engineering at Birmingham City University.

Birmingham City University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering courses. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced teaching staff provide students with an excellent learning environment. Additionally, our location in the heart of Birmingham provides easy access to a variety of industry partners and potential employers.

Our unique Biomedical Engineering degree program will provide you with the skills and expertise needed to work in specialist areas such as assistive technology, rehabilitation, medical imaging and robotics, physiology monitoring, cardiopulmonary engineering, m-health and e-health, orthopedic implants, and regenerative medicine/ tissue engineering. Biomedical Engineering (also known as bioengineering) is a discipline of engineering that interacts with the human body. You will be developing and applying innovative skills in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of medical equipment and devices covering all spectrums from the newborn to assistive living for the elderly. Industrial-led practical workshops and labs will help enhance your technical skills. This will enable you to relate €˜real-life commercial innovations to the underpinning academic theory learned in the lectures.

112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level