University of East London

Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

Studying biomedical engineering means learning the science and engineering behind the latest medical advances. Our biomedical engineering course covers the design and development of artificial medical implants - such as hip joints, heart valves and prosthetic limbs - as well as the development of medical technologies including surgical robots, diagnostic tools and rehabilitation equipment. You'll be taught by staff with many years of experience, and throughout the course, we'll encourage you to

Key highlights

  • Covers design of implants such as hip joints and heart valves
  • Explores development of prosthetic limbs and other artificial medical implants
  • Includes medical technologies like surgical robots and diagnostic tools
  • Covers development of rehabilitation equipment
  • Taught by staff with many years of experience

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics, Physics or Biology BTEC Extended -…
  • BTEC: DMM — to include in a relevant subject
  • BTEC: D*D* — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 27 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical engineer
  • Medical device design engineer
  • Clinical engineer
  • Rehabilitation engineer
  • Prosthetics design engineer
  • Quality and regulatory engineer (medical devices)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9535 per year | International: £9535 per year

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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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