Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Materials Technology at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Materials Technology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Materials Technology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Materials Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28500 | £33000 | £37500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £40000 | £26000 - £36500 | £32000 - £44500 |
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of Materials Technology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29682 | £30618 | £35727 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27125 - £33625 | £24765 - £37029 | £27900 - £45182 |
All Materials Technology Courses in the UK
Course Description
Biomaterials Engineering is an exciting course delivered within the Department of Materials at Loughborough, and builds on our strengths in materials and bio-related disciplines across the university.
The course will teach you the fundamentals of materials, their properties and engineering methods, and how to apply these to the biomedical field, particularly within the human body. Application areas are in the health, sport, and lifestyle sectors, as well as in regenerative medicine. In the context of a world-wide ageing population, biomaterials and medical device technology are developing fields that are set to grow for many years.
By its nature, this course is interdisciplinary, and benefits from the expertise of our School of Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences and Chemical Engineering department (Regenerative Medicine).
Our Biomaterials Engineering degree is a comprehensive programme of modules that deliver both the theory and the essential industrial relevance employers seek from graduates. The course content encompasses all aspects of materials and biomaterials; their selection, manufacture, testing, assembly and environmental impact both during production and at the end of life.
What's the difference between MEng and BEng?
The first two years of a BEng and MEng share the same content, format and structure, with a good mix of theory, application and practical content from day one. The MEng differs from the BEng course in the third and fourth years by offering the opportunity to study technical and management topics at a more advanced level. It is possible to transfer from a BEng to an MEng from the start of the course up to the end of the second year, providing that the transfer progression criteria are met.
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.
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 60% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Materials Technology
All Materials Technology courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)
| EU | £27250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £27250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2023/24 academic year; fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
Materials students are provided with an excellent general Materials textbook, a laboratory workbook, a lab coat and other necessary protective equipment when required. However your tuition fee doesn’t cover everything. For instance, this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
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:
August 1, 2025
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)
UCAS application code:
J5BZ
University Rankings
of Loughborough University of Technology
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #7
- #7
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- Materials Technology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #18
- #289
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Loughborough University of Technology
About Loughborough University of Technology
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Materials Engineering”: 260 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 66% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 165 | Loughborough |
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Materials Science and Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 66% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 165 | Loughborough |
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Full-time
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Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 74% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £40940 | 200 | London |
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Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 100% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 179 | Loughborough |
On campus
Full-time
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Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 88% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 150 | Sheffield |
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Biomaterials Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 73% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 179 | Loughborough |
On campus
Full-time
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Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 118 | London |
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Materials Science and Engineering BEng (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 136 | London |
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Materials Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 72% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | 179 | Loughborough |
On campus
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Materials Science and Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 118 | London |
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FAQ about Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28500 15 months after graduation, £33000 3 years after graduation and £37500 after graduation.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (60%), Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals (10%), Conservation and environment professionals (5%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 100. This means that 100% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Loughborough University of Technology achieved the highest ranking for Materials Technology. It is ranked #7 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Materials Technology). See all subject rankings for Loughborough University of Technology.
- Biomaterials Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Loughborough University of Technology.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 179 which makes it one of the 5% most difficult courses to enter among all Materials Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024