Biomedical Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Biomedical Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) and other courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering 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 | £29000 | £28000 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £31000 | £23500 - £33000 | £26500 - £38500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27855 | £24649 | £28518 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £19237 - £30298 | £22054 - £34375 |
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Course Description
Biomedical Engineering applies engineering principles to the human body and a broad range of instrumentation used in modern medicine. The subject combines engineering and medicine to produce the next generation of biomedical engineers. With strong industry links the department is developing new technologies and making advances for the future of personalised health care.
Our Biomedical Engineering degrees have three themes:
- Biomechanics and materials – the development and analysis of materials for strength and biocompatibility
- Instrumentation – advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
- Bioprocesses – physical and chemical processes in the human body
This degree will train you for a rewarding career in a range of sectors, including the design and manufacture of medical instrumentation and devices. You will gain engineering skills while learning about anatomy and physiology and how to communicate with clinicians. You will use analytical skills and tools to solve engineering problems relevant to medical devices and instruments industry. The degree will also provide a foundation for you to aim for the prized Chartered Engineer status.
Biomedical Engineering Facilities include:
Electrical engineering instruments to build and test medical devices, Biomechanical modelling to optimise implant technologies and the process engineering equipment for pharmaceutical production.
Our Biomedical Engineering courses draw on the exciting medical research taking place within the Engineering Department at Swansea University and the Medical School. This success led to the creation of the £22 million Centre for NanoHealth (CNH), a unique facility linking engineering and medicine.
Accreditation
The Biomedical Engineering course at Swansea University is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
All of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad
We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.
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
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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 with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) at Swansea University
| 25% | Media Professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
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, 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)
University Rankings
Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University College London | 75% | 6% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 168 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Clinical Technology (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 86% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £22180 | 143 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 121 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year & Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 68% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £16085 | 125 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 67% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £16085 | 115 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 70% | 16% | 20% | £9250 | £13920 | 97 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 121 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
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- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
