Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at University of Reading 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 University of Reading
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 | £29000 | £32500 | £37000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £38000 | £28000 - £36000 | £32000 - £43000 |
All Engineering courses of University of Reading
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 |
All Engineering Courses in the UK
Course Description
On our BEng Biomedical Engineering course you will study with expert academics, develop your transferable skills, and learn how to diagnose, prevent and treat disease in this new and emerging field.
Do you have an innate curiosity for human physiology and a keen understanding of mathematics? Learn how the brain works, what techniques exist to monitor different tissues in the human body and to diagnose, prevent and treat disease and restore bodily functions. At Reading, we have the 3rd highest overall student satisfaction score for Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering subjects (National Student Survey, 2021).
You will engage in practical lab-based classes enhancing different practical skills. You will also experience techniques such as immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture and aseptic technique and analytical methods. In the National Student Survey 2021, this course achieved a 95% score for overall satisfaction. 95% of students agreed that staff on this course are good at explaining things (NSS 2021).
We are conducting world-renowned research in the fields of neural engineering, rehabilitation and medical technology. During your degree you will have the opportunity to undertake original research in the above fields, while completing your final-year project.
Our new £60m Health and Life Sciences building opened in 2020. As the new home of the School of Biological Sciences, it offers state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories, seminar rooms, and plenty of study and social space, including a café. The building also houses the Cole Museum of Zoology. The collection, featuring over 3,500 natural history specimens, provides a fantastic resource for biological scientists and the wider community.
Placement
The School of Biological Sciences has excellent relationships with a number of organisations in the world of biomedical engineering, including GSK and Microchip Ltd.
At the end of your second year as a BEng student, you can undertake a one-year placement within the industry. This offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field while building a network of colleagues who may significantly aid you in your career. During your placement year, you will still be a student of the University of Reading and will have regular contact with an academic overseeing placements.
It is possible to start the three-year BEng programme without a year in industry and still undertake a placement, should you decide to do so - the decision on the placement can be postponed until the start of your second year.
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 BEng (Hons) at University of Reading
| 40% | Administrative occupations |
| 30% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBD including Mathematics or Physics and one other science at grade B.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| PTE Academic | 69 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| PTE Academic | 69 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Trinity ISE |
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 | £27650 | year 1 |
| International | £27650 | 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, 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:
H160
University Rankings
of University of Reading
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #31
- #751
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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 University of Reading
About University of Reading
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 78% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £17150 | 115 | Nottingham |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 92% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27500 | 222 | Glasgow |
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Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 71% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 118 | Bradford |
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Biomedical Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Kent | 63% | 5% | 40% | £9250 | £22700 | 84 | Canterbury |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | 71% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £22180 | 131 | Bradford |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Dundee | 70% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £23100 £24300 | 176 | Dundee |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Reading | 77% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £27650 | 132 | Reading |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 82% | 16% | 20% | £9250 | £13920 £14580 | 97 | London |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 73% | 0% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 121 | Hull |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Aston University | 60% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £20650 | 141 | Birmingham |
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FAQ about Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Reading
- 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 £29000 15 months after graduation, £32500 3 years after graduation and £37000 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (40%), Secretarial and related occupations (30%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (10%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% 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.
- University of Reading achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #751 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Reading.
- Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Reading.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 132 which is among the
Percentile among all Biomedical Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024