Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng/MEng

The Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University offers students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of biomedical engineering. The foundation year provides a solid base in mathematics, physics, and biology, while the rest of the course builds on this foundation to cover topics such as medical imaging, biomechanics, and bioinformatics. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated biomedical engineering laboratory, and will benefit from the expertise of our experienced teaching staff. This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical engineering or related fields.

Additional Information

The Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME). This means that students will be eligible to become members of these professional bodies upon graduation. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in placement years, study abroad programs, or research projects, providing valuable practical experience and exposure to different cultural contexts.

Unlock Your Potential at Birmingham City University's Biomedical Engineering Department

Birmingham City University is one of the top universities in the UK for biomedical engineering. Our strong links with industry mean that students will have access to a range of career opportunities upon graduation. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham also provides easy access to a diverse range of cultural, scientific, and technological resources. Furthermore, our experienced teaching staff are passionate about providing high-quality education and mentorship to help students achieve their full potential.

Our unique Biomedical Engineering degree course 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, orthopaedic 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 new born 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 learnt in the lectures.

88 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level