Canterbury Christ Church University

BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for students who want to pursue careers in medical sciences or related fields but do not meet direct entry requirements. The foundation year equips students with essential skills in mathematics, programming, applied science, and engineering, preparing them for the engineering course and the full degree with confidence.

The course covers smart medical devices, biomechanics, electromechanical systems, human anatomy, robotics, and sustainability, while also focusing on medical regulations and environmental issues. It trains students to develop advanced prosthetics, diagnostic equipment, or artificial organs. It encourages creative problem-solving and produces work-ready engineers.

Learning is through lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals, and seminars, while assessment methods include coursework, lab reports, literature reviews, presentations, and a final year major project. The course is guided by the Engineering Council and regulated by the CDIO (conceive, design, implement, operate) approach, which was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, which should contain their reasons for applying to the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants generally require an EEE or BBC at  A-Level (EEE if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering; BBC if not).
  • Relevant equivalents such as BTEC - PPP or DMM (PPP if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering, DMM if not) and Access to HE Diplomas (Pass 45 Credits) are considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering may pursue job roles such as:

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Technical Reviewer (Legal Sector for medical devices)

Cost of study

The tuition fee for this course with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Admission

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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