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The BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey offers a dynamic, hands-on education in applying engineering principles to healthcare and medical technology. With strong ties to leading companies like 3M, GE Healthcare, and Siemens, and access to cutting-edge labs, the course is designed to prepare students for high-impact careers in clinical and industrial settings.
The program is ranked 14th in the UK for bioengineering and biomedical engineering according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Course overview:
Year 1: Personal and Professional Development Programme, Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics, Design & Component Production
Year 2: Human Biology, Biomechanics, Control, Design Skill, along with optional modules
Year 3: Biomedical Signal Processing, Clinical Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Individual Project, Group Design Project
Final Year: Includes a supervised Individual Project with poster, report, and oral presentation components
Professional Training Placement (optional, paid) with employers like 3M, NHS, Siemens, and GE Healthcare
Final Year Individual Project tailored to student interests and supervised by faculty
Group and individual Design Projects (e.g., robotic prosthetics for children)
Access to international exchanges for study or work abroad
Support from Surrey’s career services during and for 3 years after graduation
Pursue a career in medical device development, clinical engineering, biomechanics, biomaterials, rehabilitation engineering, or pharmaceutical technology.
Opportunities in industries such as healthcare, medical imaging, diagnostics, prosthetics, and wearable health technologies.
Further academic study through taught master's degrees (e.g., MSc Biomedical Engineering, MSc Medical Physics), research degrees (MPhil/PhD), or medical school entry for qualified candidates.
Potential to register as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with an accredited MEng or appropriate combination of BEng and MSc, enhancing professional standing.
Average earnings: £33,000, 15 months after the course
80% of the students go on to work and/or study
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) & Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)International Foundation Program available if you do not meet the standard entry requirementA-level: ABB. Mathematics and Physics. Alternatively, two other science subjects can be accepted in place of physics. Suitable science subjects include further maths; biology; chemistry; environmental science; geology; geography; computing; computer science; design and technology; economics; statistics; product design; psychology and electronics.GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C)IB: 33. Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL5/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL5Your personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.The course is accredited by both IET and IMechE, meeting the criteria for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially for Chartered Engineer.Study abroad opportunities availableBiomedical EngineerClinical EngineerMedical Device DesignerRegulatory Affairs SpecialistBiomechanics EngineerTissue EngineerRobotics Engineer
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