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.