Biomedical Engineering
BEng (Hons)
Aston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our three year BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering course bridges the gap between health, medicine and engineering. Studying at Aston University gives you the hands-on skills, knowledge and experience to help create the healthcare practices of tomorrow.
As a biomedical engineer, you will have the skills, flexibility and knowledge to be involved in a wide number of activities such as developing innovative devices and delivering expert services directly to patients. Through a combination of our deep links into industry and world-class, state-of-the-art facilities, Aston is the ideal place to prepare for a successful and enriching career that improves and saves lives.
Learning on the course is enhanced with visits to clinical settings and manufacturers, designed to inspire your sense of innovation and entrepreneurship. In fact, we’re partners in the Medical Device Testing and Evaluation centre (MD-TEC) based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. This means you’ll have access to over 100 companies developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment with mock operating theatres and wards.
Key course benefits:
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Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
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93.8% of students found the course intellectually stimulating (NSS, 2019)
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Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, includingmovement lab and 3D workstations.
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Students who achieve an average mark of 50% in the third year of the BEng program can choose to enter the MEng (you can convert to this programme at any time during the BEng).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Aston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £28000 | £30500 | £37000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £31000 | £23500 - £34500 | £28000 - £44000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25789 | £24649 | £28518 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22377 - £29789 | £19237 - £30298 | £22054 - £34375 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Biomedical Engineering, BEng (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Aston University
| 35% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
BBC must include one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics. BCC must include two subjects from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics. BCC must include one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics AND grade B in Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). CCC for contextual offer students (see Aston University website for details).
your Access to HE must include at least 25 credits in any of the following subjects: maths, physics, electronics, biology, design technology or engineering science
29 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include Maths or Physics or Design Technology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English.
If BTEC is being taken in Engineering or a related subject then you are not required to take an additional A Level. For any other BTEC subjects, you must also achieve a grade B in one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/Engineering Science or Electronics.
Admissions Review Process All candidates are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, any experience, references and motivation. Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with lower predicted grades if the application is of a high standard which includes a strong personal statement and academic reference. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated below. Find out more about our admissions policy. Applicant Visit Days Once you have received an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and Aston University.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Biomedical Engineering, BEng (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
* Please note that the tuition fees stated are for 2022 entry. 2023 tuition fees are subject to approval and will be published on this website at the earliest opportunity.
**The latest information relating to EU students and tuition fees for 2022 can be found on the UCAS website at: https://www.ucas.com/finance/finance-international-and-eu-students.
***The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union EU, other European Economic Area EEA and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be eligible for home fee status.
^^Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index RPI to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Aston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aston University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
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About Aston University
Aston University was established in 1895 in Birmingham, England. With students from over 120 countries, Aston University is proud to call itself a safe and welcoming campus for international students. As a publicly funded research university, students enrolled on all courses enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including robotics labs and laser cutting workshops. With a strong academic reputation around the world, applicants can expect to graduate as formidable experts in their chosen fields.
Student composition of Aston University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11775
- postgraduates:
- 2105
- Total:
- 13880
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University College London | 82% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £31200 | 171 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 115 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Middlesex University | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14000 | 98 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 91% | 20% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | 151 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23050 | 209 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £17550 | 115 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) (with a placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | 86% | 10% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | 138 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
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- Published:
- 06 June, 2020