3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University is a 3-year full-time undergraduate program, with an option for a 4-year pathway including a paid industry placement or a foundation year for those needing preparatory study. This professionally relevant program is designed to equip students with core engineering skills alongside specialized biomedical knowledge. From the first semester, students engage in team-based design-and-build projects, gaining real-world problem-solving experience.
Located in central Manchester, students benefit from MMU’s modern laboratories, access to digital manufacturing technologies, and input from industry professionals. The course balances engineering theory with applied content in areas such as biomechanics, rehabilitation, sports science, and medical device design, ensuring graduates are ready for employment in a wide range of sectors.
Course overview:
Year 1: Electrical Engineering Principles, Project Skills, Desing Project, Engineering Mathematics
Year 2: Engineering fluids, Solid mechanics, Group desing project, Control Engineering
Year 3: Biotechnology, Individual Project, Structural Analysis, Project Design and Implementation
Team-based design projects beginning in Year 1
Major projects at the end of each academic year
Optional year-long industry placement after Year 2
External professional input and industry visits embedded in the curriculum
PPE, lab consumables, and compulsory visit costs fully covered by the department
Pathway to postgraduate study (MSc, PhD) in biomedical engineering and related fields
Strong preparation for industry certifications and graduate schemes
Access to career guidance and support throughout and beyond the program
Placement year and projects enhance graduate employability and networking
Average earnings: £27,000, 15 months after the course
88% of the students go on to work and/or study
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