BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year and placement

The BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is a five-year degree programme. It begins with a foundation year, helping students build knowledge in maths, physics, chemistry, and engineering basics. After the foundation, students advance into the full biomedical engineering degree. The placement year is when students work in industry or clinical settings. The course blends engineering and biological science to design medical devices, diagnostics, implants, and rehabilitation systems.

In the foundation year, students study core subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, introductory engineering, computing, and study skills. This provides the base to handle degree-level modules.

The Placement Year occurs after Year 2 (or Year 3, depending on arrangement). Students join industry, hospitals, or research labs while remaining registered at Surrey. They are supervised by both the employer and the university, applying theory to real engineering problems and gaining professional skills. Surrey’s engineering courses are accredited by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers).

Students are taught through lectures, lab practicals, workshops, tutorials, group work, and project sessions. Assessment includes written exams, lab reports, design projects, coursework, presentations, and a final-year capstone or research project. During the placement year, assessments are based on employer evaluation, a reflective report, and possibly a placement portfolio.

The University of Surrey is located in Guildford, England. It officially became a university in 1966 and grew from earlier technical institutions. Faculties include Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences, and more. Surrey has many clubs, sports teams, societies, and student events. The campus offers modern lecture halls, labs, libraries, sports facilities (Surrey Sports Park), and comfortable residences. The local town of Guildford is well-connected by train to London and other cities. In teaching, Surrey blends research and practical learning, with many lecturers being active engineers or scientists.

Grade Requirements:

• For the foundation route, Surrey typically expects CCC at A-level, including a science or maths subject.

English Proficiency:

• International students must meet English language requirements, such as IELTS 6.0 overall, with no section lower than 5.5 in other sections.

The annual tuition fee for international students studying BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is £27,000 for full-time study.

Surrey offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries. Major awards include:

• Vice Chancellor’s Future Leaders Award – recognises excellent students entering undergraduate study.
• University of Surrey International Excellence Award (Undergraduate) – offers tuition fee discounts to outstanding international students.
• Engineering Excellence Award – merit-based award (currently for postgraduate entry) and other merit scholarships.

Students should check Surrey’s scholarships and bursaries page for full eligibility rules, application procedures, and deadlines.

Graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement from the University of Surrey may find roles such as:

• Medical Device Design Engineer
• Clinical Engineer
• Biomechanics Engineer
• Rehabilitation and Prosthetics Engineer
• Imaging Systems Engineer

Applications for this course are made online through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of AHZ’s experienced counsellors for help with the process.