University of Leicester

Biomedical Engineering BEng

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

Please note : This programme is currently under review as part of the University’s ongoing curriculum enhancement process. The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed.

That's Biomedical Engineering, transforming healthcare through customised medical devices, prosthetics, and even organs to improve people’s lives. This BEng in Biomedical Engineering provides a comprehensive education in engineering technology combined with deeper understanding of human biology to enable you to build innovative rehabilitation technology and medical devices. You will work alongside researchers at the leading edge of biomedical engineering to solve key problems and barriers to innovative healthcare technology.

We also have a 'with-industry' variant for a one-year placement in a MedTech/HealthTech company or hospital/clinic. In Year 1 you will learn diverse core engineering technology skills to support you through the programmes: from mechanical engineering, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, engineering mathematics and programming, through to electrical engineering, digital electronics and communications. In parallel you will have the opportunity to explore human anatomy and physiology with biomedical engineering laboratories.

In Year 2 you will begin learning about medical technology and rehabilitation devices and how innovators get these to market. You will further your understanding engineering maths for system modelling and build expertise materials, bio-materials, control, mechatronics and embedded systems. In Year 3 you will focus on latest technologies for wearable devices and prosthetics, covering machine learning algorithms for data analysis and biomechanics all of which are essential to building innovative healthcare Each of our Engineering subjects is available in six forms: The MEng places greater emphasis on industrially-related project wo

Key highlights

  • Optional year-long placement in a MedTech/HealthTech company or hospital
  • Work alongside researchers solving barriers to innovative healthcare technology
  • Human anatomy and physiology explored through biomedical engineering laboratories
  • Learn how medical and rehabilitation devices are brought to market
  • Specialise in wearable devices, prosthetics, biomechanics and machine learning
  • Build expertise in bio-materials, mechatronics, control and embedded systems

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including Maths
  • A-level: BBB — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM — to include in Engineering including Further Maths at Di
  • International Baccalaureate: 30 — to include with grad
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass in Engineering Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which are at Distinction
  • T-level: Distinction — to include in either: Design and Deve

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Medical Device Design Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Rehabilitation Engineer
  • Prosthetics Design Engineer
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Medical Devices)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £25,100

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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