Biomedical Engineering

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BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)

UCAS code: H160 (full-time), H161 (sandwich)

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Level of study:

Undergraduate

Typical offer:

104 - 112 UCAS tariff points

Start date:

September 2027

Duration:

Three years full-time / four years with a placement

Attendance:

Full-time, Placement year

Course delivery:

On-campus (Clifton Campus)

Accredited

Work placement opportunities

Study abroad opportunities

About this course

Biomedical engineering sits at the intersection of technology, biology, and human health, offering the power to save lives and improve healthcare. By applying engineering principles to medicine, biomedical engineers are driving breakthroughs in medical devices, diagnostics, and life-saving therapies.

In 2025, as global health challenges intensify and technology evolves at a rapid pace, choosing to study biomedical engineering means you’ll train to play a crucial role in shaping the future of patient care. On this course, you won’t just learn about innovation – you’ll become an innovator, gaining the skills that can be applied to improve lives and making a measurable impact on the world.

You also won’t just learn theory – you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. With close links to hospitals and industry, and access to cutting-edge labs and equipment, you’ll graduate with the skills – and the experience – that employers are looking for. Plus, the course is professionally accredited, adding even more value to your degree.

Study in fantastic facilities

– from drone labs and a wind tunnel to a section of a real aircraft, our Engineering building has everything you need to think and work like a professional engineer.

Top 10 in the UK for

teaching quality in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027)

Awarded 5/5 QS stars rating

A sign of quality teaching, facilities, and employability prospects.

Top 10 in the UK

for student satisfaction in general engineering (Complete University Guide 2027).

This course will equip you to become an industry-ready problem solver, with the skills and mindset to become a confident, capable biomedical engineer. It offers a mix of engineering and clinical training, providing hands-on experience with real medical technologies from the very start. You’ll have the flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you, work directly with clinicians, and take part in meaningful research projects.

We offer BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering (with Foundation Year) which you can apply for if you don't meet the entry criteria for this course.

The highlights of our Biomedical Engineering course include:

Gain a unique blend of technical expertise and medical insight, preparing you for real-world healthcare challenges

Be inspired by our teaching staff, who include chartered scientists and chartered engineers, with extensive experience working in the industry and in commercial biomedical device development

Work directly with cutting-edge tools and equipment used in today’s hospitals and research labs

Tailor your learning to match your interests – whether in medical imaging, biomaterials, biomechanics, or another focus area

Build valuable professional connections through placements, collaborations, and industry-informed teaching

Graduate from a professionally accredited course that’s recognised and respected by employers worldwide

Go on field trips to places organisations like Medtech – the European trade association for the medical technology industry – and hear from inspiring guest speakers.

Get ready to embark on an adventure with our study abroad programs at partner universities or by getting a work placement overseas. Both opportunities will boost your employability, build lifelong friendships, and allow you to experience the world in a whole new way.

Industry recognition

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

This course is recognised by CDIO, a framework that has a project based learning approach. This framework stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating (CDIO) real-world systems and products. The framework is dedicated to providing students with their initial grounding in engineering through live projects.

Module information

A standard full-time BEng (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Engineering Science Fundamentals

Study the aspects of materials, from a macroscopic perspective, including their key properties, mechanics, thermodynamics, measurement, instrumentation, electricity and electronics. This module develops the core knowledge and skills that are essential to engineers and to engineering.

20 credits

Engineering Mathematics and Technical Computing

These core mathematical skills will inform the discipline specific mathematics and computing skills you will use in the design, manufacture and testing of engineered products in the coming years.

Innovation and Engineering Solutions

Learn the physical and IT workshop skills required in the design and manufacture of products, including basic design methods and fabrication. In Terms One and Two the module is taught through a series of lectures and short projects, and includes industry training in Autodesk Fusion 360. In Term Three the module will culminate in a three-week Grand Challenge group project in which you will bring together the skills and techniques learned in this, and other, modules to solve an engineering challenge.

40 credits

Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics

This module will introduce you to basic methods for data collection and numerical techniques for analysing data to answer simple research questions in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.

Chemistry of Materials

Learn how Biomedical engineers use their knowledge of science and mathematics to help solve health problems. You will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge necessary to understand 'what' can be used and 'why' certain materials are chosen for particular biomedical applications.

Digital Systems and Computer Engineering

Examine the theory of digital systems and gain hands-on experience integrating computing and electronics in order to solve practical problems.

Engineering Modelling and Simulation Techniques

Study a range of analytical and numerical techniques that are needed to solve mathematical models including; the approximation of functions using series; Fourier analysis; numerical integration and differentiation methods; and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations.

Industrial Design and Product Case Studies

Through understanding the parts and materials involved in designing a product, you'll explore how a product should be manufactured. You'll consider the design and manufacture processes, materials, assembly, rapid prototyping, efficiency and tolerance, analysis of quality, product maintenance and safety, costs, sustainability, business and consumer needs.

Integrated Group Design Project

This module is a practical project-based module where you'll immerse yourself in engineering projects and product analysis. You'll use the practical and project related skills you've developed so far, alongside necessary project management skills to design and produce components and / or products.

Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials and Biocompatibility

Study both medical and veterinary applications of tissue engineering, biomaterials and biocompatibility which are becoming increasingly important in medicine for the treatment of patients with a number of different conditions.

Biomedical Imaging and Sensing

Biosensing is an important development in the recognition and recording of processes in the body. In the laboratory you will develop biosensors to measure simple compounds and learn how reliability as well as accuracy is important and investigate how these might be used in a quality management system.

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Performance Engineering

Develop your understanding and application of methods for setting, measuring, improving and monitoring performance in an engineering setting, to ensure quality and efficiency in the product lifecycle.

Individual Engineering Project

Bring together the knowledge, understanding and skills developed during the course of your degree to undertake an individual industrial or research project of your own choosing. You'll investigate an engineering problem, implement solutions, critically evaluate and reflect on your work, and develop your abilities to communicate, self-organise and manage.

Medical Ethics, Regulation and Clinical Trials

Medical devices are regulated by a number of bodies throughout the world. Before a device or material can be used it will have to go through clinical trials to ensure the safety and efficacy of the intervention. In this module you will design and present a clinical trial that accounts for all the relevant ethical and regulatory issues.

Current Developments in Biomedical Engineering

Study the latest developments in bioengineering and help to predict future trends. By the end of the module you will understand the need for innovation and constant development in bioengineering and how you might personally develop your career in the future.

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Sensors and Embedded Electronics

Learn about the theory and practice of embedded electronics through the use of a small-scale development project on an embedded platform. You will be equipped with a deeper understanding of electronic devices and sensor systems; from semiconductor technology through data acquisition and control to the design of embedded systems.

Human Factors Engineering

All too often, the most brilliant technical products are not used to their full potential because users are unable to operate them. This module will give you an understanding of what limits human performance including physical capability, mental agility and organisational systems. It will consider how to design products for targeted specialist users, or for the wider population.

Sustainability in Engineering Design

What happens to a product when it reaches the end of its useful life? As technology advances rapidly, many of the things we use become obsolete very quickly. This module considers designing for sustainability, and choosing materials and components that can be reused, repurposed or recycled.

Fundamentals of industry 4.0

Understand Industry 4.0 and how Cyber-Physical System (CPS) technology is attempting to make the products and systems smart and autonomous. By using real case studies from industry, you'll explore the challenges and solutions that Industry 4.0 poses and gain insights into how 'smartness' is being harnessed from data.

Machine Learning for Engineers

Gain a foundation in mathematical methods and practical implementation of Machine Learning (ML) for engineering applications. This module covers methods for supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement and deep learning and you'll reinforce your learning in our hands-on computer labs. You'll also study Python programming, probability and statistics, regression and classification models as well as Markov decision processes.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Fatima Ali

Biomedical Engineering student

“My experience has been phenomenal. I study what I love, and I have amazing lecturers. There are so many opportunities to grow, gain experience, have fun, and make memories. Additionally, there is so much support to prepare for professional life.”

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Engineering your future

How you're taught

Each year, you'll take a combination of core modules to provide a solid foundation in engineering, as well as specialist modules that will equip you with the specific skills required for your chosen subject area.

In your first year, you'll jump straight into hands-on projects designed to spark creativity and build your engineering confidence. You’ll take apart everyday products in our RevEng Reverse Engineering challenge to explore how things are made – and how they could be better. You’ll also learn to use Autodesk Fusion, a powerful industry-standard CAD tool, before teaming up to tackle a real-world design challenge set by industry. And in one of the year's most exciting projects, you’ll apply your new knowledge to design a system that safely lands a payload on Mars. Along the way, you'll gain experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, and other essential prototyping tools – turning your ideas into reality.

You’ll explore areas like biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, medical imaging, rehabilitation, and cellular, tissue, and genetic engineering. Whether you're interested in designing prosthetics, working with medical imaging technology, or creating life-changing devices, there’s a path here for you. You’ll also get input from experts in mechanical and electronic engineering, human performance, and biomedicine - so your learning is always broad, relevant, and future-focused.

Through hands-on, industry-led projects, you’ll get a real feel for what it’s like to work as a professional engineer. In fact, with so many live projects and applied learning opportunities, we aim to give you the equivalent of three to four years’ worth of real industry experience by the time you graduate.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

On this course, you’ll engage with AI in a practical, informed way, reflecting its use across science and technology today. You’ll explore how AI supports analysis, problem solving and innovation, while developing the skills to understand its limitations and ethical implications.

AI won’t replace scientific knowledge or professional judgement. Instead, you’ll learn how it complements your expertise and enhances professional practice in industry and research.

We’ll help you build confidence, adaptability and informed judgement, preparing you for a changing workplace where human expertise remains essential. Find out more about how the School of Science and Technology is harnessing AI.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have. Find out more about the ULP.

How you're assessed

We treat everyone as an individual and appreciate that people all learn in different ways. That’s why we’ve designed our assessments to give you the best possible chance to succeed. On this course, you'll experience a variety of assessment methods, including:

Coursework – such as group projects, case studies, research dissertations, and individual assignments.

Practical Assessments – including lab work, lab reports, and both individual and group presentations.

Exams and Tests – ranging from written exams and tests to multiple-choice assessments.

Each year, you'll work on several industry-led projects – designed by professionals to challenge you to think, act, and solve problems like a real engineer. These hands-on experiences not only strengthen your technical knowledge, but also build the teamwork and communication skills employers look for.

In your final year, you’re allowed to bring everything you’ve learned together in a major independent project. These are research-led, hands-on, and often aligned with real-world challenges in healthcare and medical technology. You’ll choose from a wide range of cutting-edge topics, allowing you to tailor your work to your interests and career goals.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in labs, lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Frederique Vanheusden

Senior Lecturer

Dr Frederique Vanheusden - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering

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Yvonne Reinwald

Yvonne Reinwald is a lecturer in biomedical engineering and her research focuses on the evaluation of the performance of bioreactors.

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Ahmet Omurtag

Dr Ahmet Omurtag - Lecturer in Engineering

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level equivalent Maths grade C

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level equivalent Maths grade C

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

We accept the BTEC Extended Diplomas below. If you are taking a different BTEC Extended Diploma you will also need a suitable level 3 Mathematics qualification.

Extended Diploma in Engineering

Extended Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements:112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level equivalent Maths grade C. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City Campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Final year project and dissertation

Students will be required to pay additional costs for printing, poster preparation and final dissertation copies in their final year - estimated costs approximately £20 - £50.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Biomedical engineering graduates are in demand, thanks to their analytical thinking, problem-solving, and strong numeracy skills. You’ll be well-placed to secure a career in a range of sectors, including, the armed forces, logistics, teaching and IT.

Recent NTU graduates have gone on to engineering positions in a variety of organisations, including:

BAE Systems

Marks & Spencer plc

British Airways plc

Pitney Bowes,

the RAF,

Rolls-Royce

Siemens.

Others have secured rewarding roles in the NHS, supporting patient care through clinical engineering and the management of medical technologies.

Roles that our graduates have secured include:

Radiotherapy engineer

Biomedical Engineer

Medical engineer

Systems Engineer

Technology Graduate.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on Masters-level courses, or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

If you’d like to know more about the support you’ll receive both during and after your course, visit our Employability page.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

Lotus Cars Ltd

Department of Health and Social Care

Cadent Gas

Creative Education Trust

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Data Analyst

Engineer

Product Development Bioengineer

Analytics Analyst

Surveyor

Solutions Design Analyst

Secondary Science Teacher

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

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Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly be studying in our Engineering Building with access to facilities including our aero lab, VR suite and Robotics Test Arena.

We are ranked in UK’s top 10 for learning resources by Engineering students. (Full-time first degrees, National Student Survey 2026)

Our self-contained, community-focused Clifton Campus has been designed to keep students busy between lectures. Catch-up with your course mates in the Pavilion’s barista café and Refectory; brainstorm group presentations in chic and stylish study spaces; enjoy some proper R&R in The Point, home of our Students’ Union. The campus also hosts the multimillion-pound Clifton Sports Hub, offering great options for everyone — whatever your interests, and however competitive you’d like to get!

You’re also right next to the bright lights of Nottingham — one of Britain’s top 10 student cities, and one of Europe’s top 25. All through termtime, a dedicated on-campus bus service will get you to the heart of the action (and back) in under 25 minutes. You’ll find a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.

Mechanics Test Suite in 360°

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Biomedical Engineering Facilities

For more information visit the Biomedical Engineering Facilities page.

Engineering Facilities

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Applying

How to apply

Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Keeping up-to-date

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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!

Apply through UCAS

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

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Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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