Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Ulster University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at Ulster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of Ulster University
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27855 | £24571 | £28403 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £18500 - £31500 | £21984 - £37274 |
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering Courses in the UK
Course Description
Biomedical Engineering combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. It spans a wide variety of disciplines – you could be working with artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics or the development of new drugs.
Biomedical Engineers (sometimes referred to as Bioengineers) are responsible for driving major innovations and advances in medicine, they design and develop all of the equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists.
The demand for Biomedical Engineers is increasing as machinery and technology become ever more essential to developments in medicine and healthcare. The combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge to address medical needs has contributed to the development of many revolutionary and life-saving concepts.
Biomedical Engineering is constantly evolving and expanding into new areas such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, a core research theme within the School of Engineering at Ulster University.
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 Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of Ulster University
Current jobs
All courses of Ulster University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of Ulster University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) at Ulster University
| 45% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of Ulster University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE Mathematics Grade C, 4 or above GCSE English Language Grade C, 4 (or equivalent). PLUS GCSE Grades CC, 44 in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in 2 of the following GCSE subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Technology and Design, Statistics (or equivalent ). NOTE: All applicants presenting BTECs as the subject require Distinction in all relevant Maths modules
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| EU | £16320 | year 1 |
| International | £16320 | year 1 |
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, 2026
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:
BH82
University Rankings
of Ulster University
among 5 universities in Northern Ireland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Ulster University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Ulster University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #2
- #891
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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 Ulster University
About Ulster University
Ulster University is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Northern Ireland. The university owns and manages four main campuses: Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee. Each campus hosts its own special facilities for the departments that occupy them, with some of the facilities between them including an award-winning Law Clinic, television and radio studios, Clinical Physiology suites, among many other well-equipped facilities.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | - | 10% | 8% | £9250 | £17150 | 84 | Nottingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Aston University | 60% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £20650 | 143 | Birmingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull |
On campus
Full-time
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Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton |
On campus
Full-time
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of York | 73% | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £28800 | 144 | York |
On campus
Full-time
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University College London | 72% | 6% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 157 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | 92% | 10% | 0% | £9000 | £28200 | - | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 58% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | - | London |
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Full-time
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Biomedical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 68% | 5% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull |
On campus
Full-time
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 83% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | £17150 | 84 | Nottingham |
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FAQ about Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) Ulster University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 4750 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.
- Business and public service associate professionals (45%), Elementary occupations (15%), Media Professionals (10%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 95. This means that 95% 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.
- Ulster University achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #891 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for Ulster University.
- Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Ulster University.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 138 which is among the
Percentile among all Biomedical Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024