University of Kent

BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry

University of Kent

Course overview

The BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry at the University of Kent is an interdisciplinary programme intended for students who have a robust interest in both engineering and biology/medicine. Leveraging our recognised proficiency in engineering technologies and the research collaborations with Biosciences, this degree cultivates engineers with a strong understanding of biology and medical science. Business and research sectors require engineers capable of creating comprehensive solutions that encompass intricate integrated systems.

The BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry from the University of Kent trains engineers to create systems utilised in medical applications and biological research. Your Year in Industry occurs between your second and last years. In addition to acquiring essential work experience, you have the opportunity to assess a specific career path, and if your industrial placement is successful, that employer might extend a job offer to you post-graduation.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

  • UCAS Tariff - 104-120 points
  • A level - BBB
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
  • T Level

English Language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry from the University of Kent can take future roles such as:

  • Medical Device Design Engineer

  • Manufacturing Engineer (Biomedical)

  • Imaging Software Engineer

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Biomanufacturing Specialist

Cost of study

The cost of the BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Year in Industry in the University of Kent for international students is £23,500 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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