University College London
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University College London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £34000 £35500 £45000
25-75 percentile range £30000 - £46000 £31000 - £46500 £35000 - £56500


Salary of all UK Graduates of 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

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.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

25% Legal professionals
22% Sports and fitness occupations
12% Administrative occupations
7% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
4% Teaching Professionals
4% Media Professionals
4% Managers, directors and senior officials
3% Finance Professionals
3% Legal professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

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)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biomedical Engineering, BEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £35000 year 1
International £35000 year 1

Additional fee information

Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.

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.

University Rankings

Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #60 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

See all 40 university rankings of University College London

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.

List of 387 Bachelor and Master Courses from University College London - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University College London

undergraduates:
22890
postgraduates:
19245
Total:
42135
  • UCL Minds – lectures, festivals, podcasts, performances open to everyone
  • Top Tips for Settling In to UCL
  • UCL Life Hacks - Shortcuts
  • Evan shares his advice for applying to UCL
  • Tell me about The Bartlett

Where is this programme taught

Main Site
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) Nottingham Trent University 78% 10% 15% £9250 £17150 115 Nottingham
On campus Full-time Sandwich
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Strathclyde 92% 5% 5% £9250 £27500 222 Glasgow
On campus Full-time
Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) University of Bradford 71% 10% 5% £9250 £22180 118 Bradford
On campus Full-time
Biomedical Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) University of Kent 63% 5% 40% £9250 £22700 84 Canterbury
On campus Full-time
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Bradford 71% 15% 0% £9250 £22180 131 Bradford
On campus Full-time
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Dundee 70% 10% 0% £9250 £23100 £24300 176 Dundee
On campus Full-time
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Reading 77% 0% 20% £9250 £27650 132 Reading
On campus Full-time
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of East London 82% 16% 20% £9250 £13920 £14580 97 London
On campus Full-time
Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Hull 73% 0% 2% £9250 £9250 £18300 £19500 121 Hull
On campus Full-time
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) Aston University 60% 0% 15% £9250 £20650 141 Birmingham
On campus Full-time

Ask a Question to University College London

General Information
Can you send me a prospectus with more information about this programme?
Please inform me about dates of open days / information sessions for Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)?
Scholarships / Funding
What scholarships / funding options are available for this programme?
Programme Dates & Deadlines
Can I still apply for this programme?
When do you stop accepting applications?
What date do courses start?
Student Accommodation
Which student halls are available to students in Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)?
What are the costs of the student halls?
Do you guarantee a place in your student halls?
Tuition & Fees
How much does this programme cost?
When do I have to pay the tuition fees?
Can I pay for this programme in installments?
Grade requirements (international students)
What are the minimum grades you require from applicants of my country?
English requirements for international students
Can you confirm the minimum required IELTS score for this programme?
What other proof of my English level do you accept?
How to Apply
What documents are required for applying to Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)?
Can you provide information about the application process?
Other
Any other question

Request course information or send a question directly to University College London