Biomedical Engineering
BEng (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This exciting programme provides a grounding in the practical application of engineering principles and design concepts to healthcare technologies. It draws on the research strengths of UCL and its excellent links to local hospitals, and prepares graduates to work in a wide range of technology areas from imaging and diagnosis to monitoring and treatment.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 85 graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in biology (non-specific)
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 | £29000 | £27000 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £20500 - £35500 | £27500 - £48000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of biology (non-specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £22375 | £26273 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19489 - £26022 | £16894 - £27526 | £20699 - £33736 |
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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.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
Work is meaningful
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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 University College London
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Mathematics and Physics required at grade A. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
A,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher) Mathematics and Physics at Advanced Higher required.
A score of 18 points overall in three higher level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics and Physics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA Mathematics and Physics required.
D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Mathematics and Physics required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.
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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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £31200 | year 1 |
| International | £31200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| 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 University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
Student composition of University College London
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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:
- 21430
- postgraduates:
- 19765
- Total:
- 41195
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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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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | 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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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
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020