Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Combining engineering with medical sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems and software.
Key highlights
- Combines engineering with medical sciences
- Design and create medical equipment and devices
- Develop computer systems and software for healthcare applications
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include To include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Science/Health & Life Sciences (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science. *Desirable Subject Offer - GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physics. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a TWO grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC. The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade C or B
- BTEC — Engineering, Science or Applied Science (inc Forensic Science & Medical Science), (not Electrical/Electronic/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) . Manufacturing Engineering accepted for year 1 entry only
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level. Maths must be achieved at H5 or higher and minimum H6 must be achieved in Physics / Chemistry / Physics / Chemistry / Technology / Computing / Biology / Engineering or Design & Communication Graphics. OR If Maths studied at Ordinary Level (O3 or higher) then minimum H6 must be achieved in 2 from Physics / Chemistry / Physics/Chemistry / Technology / Computing / Biology / Engineering or Design & Communication Graphics
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access Course In Science/Technology/Biological/Biomedical Science/Maths or Physics Overall mark 65% and 65% in Level 2 Mathematics module if applicant doesn't have at least GCSE Maths grade C/4. NOTE: Biomedical Science does not have a Maths module so applicants must have GCSE Maths C/4. GB Access to HE Diploma in Science/Technology GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4
- HNC / HND — Year 1 Entry - Engineering, Science or Applied Science subject (Chemistry or Applied Biology; Year 1 Entry - Engineering, Science, Applied Science (Applied Biology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering) subject; Year 2 Entry -Engineering, Science, Applied Science (Forensic Science or Applied Biology) subject (not Electrical/Elect
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical engineer
- Medical device design engineer
- Clinical engineer
- Healthcare software developer
- Rehabilitation engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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