Canterbury Christ Church University

BEng Biomedical Engineering

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University prepares students to design, develop, and maintain biomedical equipment alongside engineering and computing professionals. It equips students with the skills needed to provide engineering solutions to biomedical problems and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

The course covers smart medical devices, biomechanics, electromechanical systems, human anatomy, robotics, and sustainability, with a focus 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 research project. The course is guided by the Engineering Council and regulated by the CDIO (conceive, design, implement, operate) approach, 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 a BBC at  A-Level (112 UCAS tariff points).

  • BTEC - DDM or relevant equivalents.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • 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 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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