Biomedical Engineering

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The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

including Maths and a science

Other requirements

Science subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Statistics

English language requirements |

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

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2027-28 entry

Biomedical Engineering MEng

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Biomedical engineering is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field that links engineering and medicine to improve human health and quality of life. It’s a field where you can make a real impact, using cutting-edge technology to develop innovations that help people live longer, healthier and happier lives.

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Course description

Why study this course?

1st in the UK overall in the subject of Biomedical Engineering for "teaching on my course" and "learning opportunities"

National Student Survey 2025

2nd in the UK for biomedical engineering

Guardian University Guide 2026

Unique, state-of-the-art facilities

You’ll work in specialised biomedical spaces, including the Bio Mammalian and Bio Bacteria labs, as well as advanced areas like the Microfabrication room, Electronics Cleanroom, and the Pilot Plant in The Diamond building.

Specialise in the area that interests you

In your second year, you choose a pathway that aligns with your interests, which then leads to one of four final-year specialisms. This approach lets you explore the field before specialising in the area that best matches your interests.

Global engineering challenge

Join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects.

The Biomedical Engineering MEng course prepares you to be at the forefront of the rapidly growing medical technology sector, developing your skills and knowledge to create innovative solutions that can save and improve lives.

This well-established course helps you build a strong foundation in engineering principles, while equipping you with the skills to design, innovate, and improve medical technologies. You’ll gain hands-on experience and knowledge that will empower you to make a real impact through advanced biomedical solutions.

Our expert academic team, composed of industry experts, clinicians and academics, has been teaching biomedical engineering at Sheffield for over a decade. They will show you how both traditional and contemporary engineering principles can be applied to transform healthcare, integrating diverse engineering disciplines to develop innovative solutions that improve health and quality of life.

In your first year, you’ll gain a solid foundation in both engineering and the underpinning sciences. You’ll study the structure and function of the human body alongside fundamental engineering principles, learning how engineering concepts are applied to medicine and biology.

In year two, you choose one of two pathways that align with your interests. Pathway A leads to the Biomedical Engineering or Medical Devices and Systems routes, while Pathway B leads to the Biomanufacturing or Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering routes.

Alongside pathway-specific modules, you’ll continue to build core skills in biomechanics, mechatronics, data-driven design, and machine learning, while gaining experience in laboratories, computational tools and collaborative design projects.

In year three, you’ll specialise further by selecting your final-year route. Core modules develop your research and professional skills and teach the design process for bringing biomedical solutions from concept to market. You’ll also complete a Group Design Project, applying knowledge to a real-world biomedical challenge and building advanced technical, analytical, and collaborative skills.

Your final year features an Individual research project, allowing you to investigate a specialised topic, usually embedded within a research group. Professional development and research modules prepare you for career or further study. Optional modules let you focus on areas such as medical device regulation, bioimaging, nanomaterials, biopharmaceutical engineering, computational biomechanics, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal modelling, human movement biomechanics and women’s health.

Graduates leave the MEng with advanced technical, analytical, research and professional capabilities to tackle complex biomedical projects and become an innovation driver in either industry or academia.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). The MEng satisfies all the academic requirements needed for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

Placements and study abroad

Placement

You may have the opportunity to add an optional placement year as part of your course, converting the four-year course to a five-year Degree with Placement Year.

A placement year will help you to:

gain an insight into possible careers

develop a range of transferable skills

build a professional network

get a feel for what you do and don’t like doing

add valuable work experience to your CV

gain experience of applying for jobs and interview practice

apply elements of academic learning in the workplace

For our engineering courses the placement year happens immediately before your final year of study: after year two for a BEng or after year three for a MEng. This ensures that you are best prepared to get the most out of your placement.

Study abroad

Spending time abroad during your degree is a great way to explore different cultures, gain a new perspective and experience a life-changing opportunity that you will never forget.

You can apply to extend this course with a year abroad, usually between the second and third year. We have over 250 University partners worldwide. Popular destinations include Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Find out more on the Global Opportunities website.

We're revising the curriculum of the course for this year of entry. Your first year modules are confirmed. For other years of study, the information here gives you an idea of the areas we expect the course to cover, although there may be changes before you begin. As you progress through your course, we’ll confirm additional details for the core and optional modules available to you.

Title: Biomedical Engineering MEng course structure

UCAS code: H675

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

First yearFirst year

Modules cover human anatomy and physiology, biomaterials, electronics, mathematics, basic mechatronics, and the use of cells and living systems in engineering. You’ll explore how materials and technologies are used to support, monitor, and repair the body, and how engineering principles can be applied to solve healthcare challenges.

You’ll also gain practical experience in laboratories and workshops, developing key technical skills such as data analysis, programming and computer-aided design (CAD), as well as fabrication techniques like 3D printing and laser cutting.

Alongside subject knowledge, we’ll support you to develop essential professional skills: academic integrity, employability, teamwork and communication.

Core modules:

Biomedical Materials and the Human Body

This course introduces students to the anatomy of the human body and examines the organisation, structure and function of organs, tissues and cells in a healthy human body. It then considers this information from an engineering perspective, examining both natural and replacement biomaterials to allow students to (1) understand how engineering techniques are used to support, monitor and repair damaged human tissues (2) understand the reasons why biomaterials have the properties that they do and what properties these materials must have; (3) learn how biomaterials can be used to solve current healthcare challenges.

20 credits

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

This module will introduce the application of engineering principles to biological and medical problems and develop the fundamental skills necessary to succeed including key laboratory skills, programming, CAD, group work, peer assessment and presentation skills. It will also introduce students to important employability concepts to provide them with an awareness of the knowledge areas and skills that are needed in order to contribute to the development of the fast-growing field of biomedical engineering. It will also help create links with and draw on the other modules that students will take in year 1.The module also includes a focused, week-long, cross-faculty interdisciplinary design activity aimed at equipping students with essential teamwork, design, problem-solving, and communication skills. Particular attention is paid to employability, sustainability, and inclusivity. Through real-life engineering projects, students are introduced to tackling complex challenges.

Mathematics for Engineers

This module aims to reinforce your previous knowledge and to develop new basic mathematical techniques needed to support the engineering subjects taken at Years 1 and 2. It also provides a foundation for your Year 2 study of mathematics in engineering. The module is delivered via online lectures, reinforced with weekly interactive problem classes.

Engineering with Living Systems

This dynamic module provides a comprehensive exploration of biomanufacturing, focusing on the innovative production of essential products using living systems. You will gain a foundational understanding of the burgeoning biotechnology industry, learning about the diverse range of products across its various sectors, showcasing how living systems are harnessed to produce a diverse array of products.

You will explore the intricate workings of host cell systems, such as yeast and E. coli, which are the very backbone of industrial bio-manufacturing. You will gain a deep understanding of microbiology as you explore cell growth kinetics in both batch and continuous systems, linking these principles to the production of vital outputs like protein biopharmaceuticals and fatty acid fuels, learn about the crucial process of fermentation and discover innovative strategies like metabolic engineering and synthetic biology used to enhance cellular productivity.

Through engaging case studies and practical laboratory sessions, you'll see how genetic and metabolic engineering revolutionize product creation. By the end of this module, you will be equipped with a robust understanding of biological engineering, microbial processes, novel bioproducts, enzymatic catalysis, and the transformative potential of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering.

Introduction to Electric and Electronic Circuits

This module introduces the concepts and analytical tools for predicting the behaviour of combinations of passive circuit elements, resistance, capacitance and inductance driven by ideal voltage and/or current sources which may be ac or dc sources. The ideas involved are important not only from the point of view of modelling real electronic circuits but also because many complicated processes in biology, medicine and mechanical engineering are themselves modelled by electric circuits. The passive ideas are extended to active electronic components; diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers and the circuits in which these devices are used. Transformers, magnetics and dc motors are also covered.

Mechatronics, Embedded Programming and Modelling

This module teaches the principles of mechatronics, embedded programming, and linear systems modelling.

You will be introduced to the concept of engineering systems and how to model and analyse them using a range of mathematical tools. The concepts will be demonstrated through examples in different application domains such as bio-robotic systems.

You will develop programming skills through lectures and laboratories to implement embedded programming with mechatronic components and systems.

Through practical work, you will also learn fundamental concepts and gain hands-on skills in mechatronics, including sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, CAD design and basic fabrication techniques such as laser-cutting and 3D printing in a laboratory.

Second yearSecond year

- Advanced Biomedical Engineering Topics (20 credits)

This module builds on the knowledge and skills covered in year 1 and allows students to develop teamwork, practical, planning, analysis and scientific writing skills through the organisation, management and implementation of a short practical project. Students also use flipped learning sessions to acquire key skills in statistical analysis of data for biomedical engineers, using examples drawn from the field of biomedical engineering. The module also includes a focused, week-long, cross-faculty interdisciplinary design activity, aimed at equipping students with essential teamwork, design, problem-solving, and communication skills. In addition to a focus on employability, sustainability, and inclusivity, students apply more advanced engineering technical knowledge to industry-relevant, complex, and interdisciplinary problems.

Physics of Living Systems

The module introduces solid mechanics and fluid dynamics descriptions of the human body, considering its structure and performance as a physical machine. The underlying mathematical descriptions used to describe solid and fluid dynamic effects in the body are discussed along with limitations of these approaches. The structural characteristics of human bones and tissue are explored, together with the mechanical functions of the skeleton and musculature. Fluid dynamic characteristics of the body are introduced and used to examine the behaviour of blood flow in the arteries and veins.

Data Driven Engineering

Much of engineering involves designing, undertaking and analysing the results from experimental studies. This module gives students a chance to do so using the Diamond Pilot Plant and other unit operation experiments as the test bed. Core to good experimental design and analysis is a sound grounding in applied statistics which will be covered as part of this module. Student teams will be given open ended laboratory investigations. Students will be introduced to how large datasets can be used to implement machine learning. They will design experiments and visit the lab on several occasions to collect data for analysis. Results will be presented as written technical reports

Robot Foundations

This module delivers a comprehensive foundation in the design, intelligence and integration of modern robotic systems. The module begins with the physical aspects of robotics, examining diverse motion mechanisms, mobility modalities and the fundamental components—actuators, mechanisms and sensors—that dictate robot function. You will cover essential concepts in mechanical design and systems integration necessary for robot fabrication and assembly. You will also investigate the human element early on, covering human-robot interaction (HRI) and the broader societal and ethical implications of robotic technology.

The focus then transitions to robot autonomy and perception. You will establish a strong grounding in computer vision, learning how visual data is processed in order for a robot to interpret its environment. This leads into the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) in robotics, where you will be introduced to how modern AI techniques enable robots to perform complex tasks with advanced sensory perception.

You'll choose one of two pathways, allowing you to focus on the areas that interest you most.

Pathway A:

Prepares you for the final-year biomedical engineering or medical devices and systems routes, with a focus on biomechanics, signals, control, applied mathematics, and robotic

Applied Engineering Mathematics

This module introduces advanced mathematical methods used to solve core problems in electrical, electronic, and mechatronic engineering systems.

You will learn to use mathematical techniques to analyse signals, enabling the calculation of signal power and frequency response. You will also learn to model linear systems mathematically, decomposing them into characteristic modes to calculate time evolution, determine stability conditions, and implement noise reduction strategies.

You will gain foundational skills in regression, optimisation, and probability, enabling you to develop the machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms used in modern autonomous systems.

Finally, you will explore engineering problems in multiple dimensions through vector calculus—the natural language of fields and waves. This framework will enable you to design and analyse physical components such as transformers, transmission lines, waveguides, and semiconductor devices.

Control and Communication Systems

In this module, you will learn how to model, analyse, and design both control and communication systems. You will explore how signals are represented, transmitted, received, and affected by noise, and how to calculate key performance metrics. You will also be introduced to the foundations of radio-frequency circuit analysis which is the cornerstone of modern communication architectures.

You will also study the role of feedback in shaping dynamic system behaviour, learning to analyse stability and performance, and design controllers using classical and modern methods. Throughout the module, you will apply these concepts to practical engineering problems, integrating modelling, analysis, and design. By the end, you will have the skills to evaluate system performance, design effective solutions, and apply your knowledge to real-world communication and control challenges.

You will gain practical experience in applying theoretical concepts in the laboratory and reporting the experimental results.

Pathway B:

Prepares you for the final-year biomanufacturing or biomaterials and tissue engineering routes, emphasising materials, bioprocessing, and the interaction between biomaterials and human physiology.

Mass Transfer and Separation Processes

The course introduces the fundamental principles of equilibrium and mass transfer kinetics in multicomponent systems and applies these principles to analysis and design of separation process. Thermodynamics concepts from Year 1 are extended to non-ideal, multicomponent mixtures and applied to phase equilibria. These equilibria are then used to design and rate staged separation processes. The kinetics of mass transfer are introduced with molecular diffusion in gases, liquids and solids. Links are made between the transport of momentum, heat and mass. Convective mass transfer is also covered and the mass transfer coefficient, and methods for its calculation, are introduced. This then leads to the analysis and design of mass transfer over various systems and unit operation.

Interfacing Biomaterials with Human Physiology

This course examines key processes within the body including cell adhesion, cell communication, the toxic response, and the immune response. It also highlights the current materials of the different classes (metals, polymers, ceramics and composites) that are currently used for implants. It then explores the ways that implanted biomaterials, both synthetic and natural, can positively and negatively influence these processes. Students will learn how the body's response to implanted biomaterials can be modulated through both physical and chemical changes to biomaterial properties. Case studies of hard and soft tissue implants will be discussed and examples of adverse reactions highlighted

Third yearThird year

Biomedical Engineering Research, Careers and Employability Topics

In this module, a diverse range of industrial speakers are invited to deliver seminars on their career and professional experience. Many will be former course alumni, and all are recognised experts and leaders in their respective fields. They work across start-ups to multinational companies and span many stages of career progression, from recent graduates to board level roles. Students will hear about potential career pathways and related career decisions taken by the speakers, alongside practical application advice from active employers. Opportunities for networking, interaction, discussion and debate with speakers are expected and encouraged. From this module students gain important insights that will allow them to enhance their own employability and present themselves effectively in the global job market.

Innovation and Commercialisation in Medical Devices and Implants

The purpose of this module is for students to gain knowledge and experience in designing and commercialising medical and assistive devices and implants, highlighting the role of Biomedical Engineers/Bioengineers in innovation, entrepreneurship, and responsible, financially informed design across the full translation pathway.Students will learn the principles of medical device and implant design, including identifying clinical needs, stakeholder engagement, market analysis, and concept generation and selection. The module covers key aspects of commercialisation such as intellectual property (IP) strategy, regulatory pathways, business models, costing and pricing strategies, reimbursement considerations, funding routes, and early-stage investment. Students will also examine security and data protection requirements, particularly for software-enabled, connected, or AI-based medical devices, alongside sustainability considerations including lifecycle analysis, material selection, manufacturability, and environmental impact.In addition, the module explores design parameters and specifications, risk/benefit ratio assessment, preclinical safety and efficacy testing, evaluation of clinical performance, and the design of clinical trials. Emphasis is placed on RandD strategy, ethical considerations in animal and human testing, and the entrepreneurial process of bringing a medical device from concept to market, including balancing technical performance with financial viability, regulatory compliance, security, and sustainability constraints. Case studies and topical discussions are used throughout to support understanding of real-world industry challenges and to develop the skills required to translate innovative medical technologies into practical and scalable healthcare solutions.

Group Design Project in Biomedical Engineering

In this module students will engage in a biomedical engineering design and build project. Working in small teams the students will take principal responsibility for researching the topic, project management, and producing engineering solutions to deliver a final product to a specification given to them at the outset. The practical work will follow core engineering design principles to allow students to develop a safe, functional and sustainable solution to the problem set. Development of appropriate safety, compliance and end-user documentation is also required.

40 credits

In your third year, you’ll specialise further by selecting one of two routes available to you from the pathway you followed in year 2. This allows you to develop advanced knowledge and practical expertise in your chosen area of biomedical engineering.

Pathway A - Biomedical engineering route: modules focus on anatomy, physiology, medical imaging, clinical engineering, and biomechanics.

Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Imaging

This module introduces core concepts in human anatomy, physiology, and medical imaging technology. It covers the structure and function of major body systems, with a focus on systemic anatomy and the physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. You will learn the fundamental principles of medical imaging and explore how technologies using both ionising and non-ionising electromagnetic radiation - such as X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - support diagnosis and patient care. Emphasis is also placed on understanding human physiological function and developing problem-solving skills relevant to biomedical engineering.

Clinical Engineering and Computational Mechanics

The complexity of the geometry and boundary conditions of structures within the body are such that the physical governing equations rarely have closed-form analytical solutions. This module describes some of the numerical techniques that can be used to explore physical systems, with illustrations from biomechanics, biofluid mechanics, disease treatment and imaging processes. This includes discussion of the finite difference and finite element methods and a comparison of the approaches. Formal teaching elements are supported by more practical sessions in which the student will apply both hand-written and commercial codes to investigate problems in the medical sphere.

Pathway A - Medical devices and systems route: modules focus on advanced robotics, control systems design, and medical device development.

Robotic Systems

A central challenge in modern robotics is the requirement to operate effectively outside of highly controlled factory environments. Advanced robotic systems must move across complex terrain, interact with delicate objects, or operate at extreme scales. This shift necessitates the development of highly adaptable systems that integrate advanced mechanical designs with sophisticated sensing and control.

In this module, you will learn advanced design principles across four distinct robotic domains, including:-Locomotion, studying the kinematics and dynamics of limbed, underwater, and aerial systems.-Grasping and manipulation, where you will investigate robot gripper/hand design and the mechanics of contact.-Soft and biomimetic robotics, focusing on novel materials and bio-inspired movement, -Modular and micro-robotic systems, studying integration and scaling challenges in this advanced domain.

The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, computational laboratories, and systems design projects. Through these activities, you will develop the design principles and practical skills needed to model, design, integrate, control and evaluate complex mechatronic systems using industry-standard platforms.

Control Systems Design

In this module, we will show you how to design, implement and evaluate modern control systems from start to finish. You will explore how to model and analyse dynamic systems using both first-principles and data-driven approaches, and how to identify system behaviour when models are imperfect. We'll introduce state feedback, observers, and Kalman filtering to help you estimate system states in the presence of noise and uncertainty. You will then learn to design advanced controllers, including linear quadratic regulators and linear model predictive control, and test them in both simulation and on a real system using hardware-in-the-loop setups.

Throughout, we will emphasise responsible engineering practice, including considerations of safety, efficiency, resource use and environmental impact. By the end of the module, you will have the skills and confidence to take a control concept from theory through to real-world implementation and evaluation, considering both technical performance and sustainability.

Pathway B - Biomanufacturing route: modules focus on advanced bioprocess design, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the production of biotherapeutics.

Advanced Bioprocess Design Project

This module considers the design of whole biomanufacturing processes with a focus on the manufacture of biotherapeutic proteins, vaccines and antibiotics. This will include a taught component where process design principles and practice will be learnt including extending the use of classical chemical engineering principles of mass balance, energy balance and mass transfer to unit operations used in biomanufacturing. Assistance will be provided during the design process where the student will produce a process design and accompanying report. The course will also cover part of modern quality by design, specifically the attainment of product critical quality attributes through the control of process parameters and its ramifications on process design will be discussed.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

This module introduces pharmaceutical manufacturing (including biopharmaceuticals, biotherapeutics and vaccines) using real world examples. It will provide a solid foundation for a successful career in this growing manufacturing sector at the forefront of combating infectious diseases, cancers, (auto)immune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, genetic disorders and much more. The teaching team consists of leading researchers and experts from both academia and industry.

Understanding of the key unit operations used in pharmaceutical manufacturing will be developed, including therapeutic proteins, cell/gene therapies, conventional vaccines, mRNA vaccines and mRNA therapeutics. The design, mathematical modeling and unit operations involved in these biomanufacturing processes (e.g. bioreactors and purification unit operations) will be studied. Key topics covered include process engineering, continuous manufacturing, analytical technologies, automation, techno-economic assessment, quality by design, intellectual property and regulatory affairs. There will be a particular focus on the latest industrial trends through a review of the current and future challenges in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Pathway B - Biomaterials and tissue engineering route: modules focus on anatomy, physiology, medical imaging, tissue engineering approaches, and biomaterial applications.

Tissue Engineering Approaches to Failure in Living Systems

The lecture course will continue the systems-based introduction to human physiology and anatomy introduced in level 2 and explore through lectures the tissue engineering approaches to cope with disease, failure and old age in body systems. The emphasis is placed primarily on generic technologies of relevance to tissue engineering recognising that this is an enormous and growing field. Thus, the first part of the course focuses on generic issues relevant to tissue engineering of any tissues and then for the remainder of the course exemplar tissues are selected to illustrate current tissue engineering approaches and identify the challenges that remain ahead.

The lectures are supported by linked tutorials which focus on: (a) assessing the students understanding of their current knowledge so that they achieve immediate and informal feedback, and(b) giving the students the experience of working in small groups to apply what they have learnt in the preceding lectures to current problems. Thus a key feature of this module is to stimulating the students in critical thinking, essentially by giving them a toolkit to equip them to look critically at any tissue engineering challenge and come up with pertinent questions and experimental approaches.

Fourth yearFourth year

The Individual Research Project is the cornerstone of your final year. Over two semesters, this core module gives you the chance to act as an independent researcher within a specialised group, applying all the knowledge you've gained. Whether your work is lab-based or computational, you'll gain practical experience in every stage of the process: conducting a literature review, designing and executing your own study, analysing results, and communicating your findings to an academic standard.

This year also features a professional preparation module, designed to significantly enhance your employability. You'll undertake an independent skill development activity that allows you to strategically plan your transition into early-career practice.

Your final year optional modules let you specialise and align your learning with your professional aspirations. You can delve into advanced, in-demand topics, including: medical device regulation, bioimaging, nanomaterials, biopharmaceutical engineering, life cycle assessment, computational biomechanics, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems modelling, human movement biomechanics and women’s health. The specific module choices available to you will depend on the academic route you select in year 3.

Your MEng degree is designed to create future leaders. You'll leave with the advanced technical, analytical, research, and professional capabilities to tackle complex biomedical projects and become an innovation driver in either industry or academia.

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we will inform students and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.

Learning and assessment

Learning

You’ll learn through a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, practical activities, coursework assignments (such as oral, video, and poster presentations), individual investigative projects, design projects, and online resources. This approach ensures you gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in healthcare, medical technology, research, and other related sectors.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over one million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Learning support facilities and library opening hours

Assessment

You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods that test both your knowledge and practical skills. These include examinations, coursework, lab work, tests, written reports, group projects and presentations. This range of assessments reflects how you will work in industry, helping you demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills valued in healthcare, medical technology and research.

Entry requirements

With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or a contextual offer - find out if you're eligible.

Standard offer

Access Sheffield offer

A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification

AAB, including Maths and a science + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB, including Maths and a science + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths

International Baccalaureate

36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science, and A in a science-based extended essay

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD in Engineering or Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) + A in A Level Maths

BTEC Diploma

DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s

AAABB + AA in Maths and a science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels

A + AA in Maths and a science

Access to HE Diploma

Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (covering sufficient Maths and science units), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

Routes for mature students

34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science

DDD in Engineering or Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) + B in A Level Maths

DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths

AABBB + AB in Maths and a science

B + AA in Maths and a science

Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (covering sufficient Maths and science units), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

Equivalent English language qualifications

Visa and immigration requirements

Other qualifications | UK and EU/international

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school.

Graduate careers

Our graduates are highly sought after in medical device companies, research institutions, and healthcare organisations. They design medical instruments, repair tissue, and tackle clinical challenges through innovative research, improving patient care and advancing healthcare.

By collaborating with materials scientists, physicians, dentists, therapists, and technologists, they play a key role in enhancing human health.

A degree in biomedical engineering equips you with essential skills such as problem-solving, research, communication, and teamwork. Through hands-on experience and real-world project opportunities, you will gain expertise in cutting-edge technologies while developing the ability to design medical innovations, drive technological advancements, and excel in interdisciplinary careers.

Our graduates work with leading organisations like AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, JRI Orthopaedics, DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson, the NHS and Abbot Diabetes Care, advancing research in areas such as medical devices, orthopaedic implants and pharmaceuticals.

How Biomedical Engineering gave me the skills to help deliver life-saving healthcare technology

Graduate,

Biomedical Engineering MEng (year in industry)

Department statistics

1st in the UK for Biomedical Engineering in the subject category of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering overall, including teaching quality and learning opportunities

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2025

2nd in the UK for biomedical engineering (general engineering category)

Guardian University Guide 2027

3rd in the UK for bioengineering and biomedical engineering

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Like the industry, biomedical engineering at Sheffield is interdisciplinary. You'll be taught by experts in materials, mechanical, control, electrical, chemical and biological engineering, computer science, medicine and biology.

From 3D printing and biophotonics, to tissue and bone engineering, we're helping to develop products that improve medical care and quality of life. Our research-led teaching produces multi-skilled graduates who can carry on that work.

You will develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for by working closely with partners in the healthcare profession and in industry such as Philips, Johnson and Johnson and the NHS.

Learning and teaching takes place in one of the best biomedical engineering teaching spaces in the UK. The Diamond has industry-standard equipment for culturing and analysing cells, measuring the activity of the human body, mechanical and electrical testing of materials, 3D printing and customised software packages for developing biomedical engineering models.

Cross-faculty project week

Our Global Engineering Challenge and Engineering: You’re Hired are week-long, interdisciplinary projects designed to mirror real-world industry. You’ll team up with students from different subjects to tackle big engineering problems. You’ll build essential skills in teamwork, design, problem-solving and communication.

While the Global Engineering Challenge takes place in your first year and tackles engineering problems that focus on sustainability and inclusivity, Engineering: You’re Hired – held in your second year – uses more advanced engineering technical knowledge to solve problems set by real industry experts. The project weeks are designed to move you beyond lectures into hands-on challenges that develop professional skills, boosting your employability and making you career-ready from day one.

University rankings

A world top-100 university

QS World University Rankings 2027 (82nd)

Number one in the Russell Group for student voice

National Student Survey 2026

92 per cent of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

Research Excellence Framework 2021

University of the Year for Student Experience

Number one Students' Union in the UK

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

Number one for Students' Union

StudentCrowd 2025 University Awards

7th best University for Work Experience

Higherin 2026-27

Student profiles

The course is the perfect combination between engineering and medicine

Katerina Chrysostomou

Undergraduate student,

I used my placement to work on cutting-edge AI projects in healthcare, develop technical and professional skills, and prepare for a future in biomedical innovation.

Biomedical Engineer student,

MEng Biomedical Engineering with an Year in Industry

Fees and funding

We have a fixed fee guarantee in place for undergraduate overseas students, meaning that your tuition fee will not increase during your studies. Tuition fees for undergraduate home students may increase during your studies in line with our Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer policy.

Tuition fees

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Additional costs

The annual fee for your undergraduate course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. These costs may increase due to price increases outside of the University’s control, if you defer entry or if you choose to change course.

Examples of what’s included and excluded in undergraduate fees

Funding your study

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a bursary, scholarship or loan to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience.

Use our Student Funding Calculator to work out what you’re eligible for.

£2,500 per year scholarships for international students

We're offering automatic scholarships worth up to £10,000 to overseas fee-paying students starting their studies in September 2026 - no additional application required.

University open days

We host five open days each year, usually in June, July, September, October and November. You can talk to staff and students, tour the campus and see inside the accommodation.

Open days: book your place

Online events

Join our online information sessions to find out more about different aspects of University life.

Online information sessions

Subject tasters

If you’re considering your post-16 options, our interactive subject tasters are for you. There are a wide range of subjects to choose from and you can attend sessions online or on campus.

Upcoming taster sessions

Offer holder days

If you've received an offer to study with us, we'll invite you to one of our offer holder days, which take place between February and April. These open days have a strong department focus and give you the chance to really explore student life here, even if you've visited us before.

Campus tours

Our weekly guided tours show you what Sheffield has to offer - both on campus and beyond. You can extend your visit with tours of our city, accommodation or sport facilities.

Campus tour: book your place

Make sure you've done everything you need to do before you apply.

How to apply When you're ready to apply, see the UCAS website:

www.ucas.com

Not ready to apply yet? You can also register your interest in this course.

Contact us

Start a conversation with us – you can get in touch by email, telephone or online chat.

Contacts for prospective students

The awarding body for this course is the University of Sheffield.

Recognition of professional qualifications: from 1 January 2021, in order to have any UK professional qualifications recognised for work in an EU country across a number of regulated and other professions you need to apply to the host country for recognition. Read information from the UK government and the EU Regulated Professions Database.

Any supervisors and research areas listed are indicative and may change before the start of the course.

Our student protection plan

Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer

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課程頁官方原文 AAA including Maths and a science Science subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Statistics https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/biomedical-engineering-meng 取得日期：2026-11-05

香港／國際頁官方原文 HKALE Applicants with a minimum of three HKALEs will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. HKDSE A range of offers will be made to applicants presenting with the HKDSE, depending on course and specific requirements. Most offers will range from 555 to 444 in core or elective subjects (excluding liberal and general studies). Competitive subjects may require higher grades. International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/hong-kong 取得日期：2026-11-05

UCAS課程完整原文 including Maths and a science. Science subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Statistics https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/1ddfbbd3-fe08-1631-6fa1-c892b494bb90?studyYear=2027 取得日期：2026-09-16

香港／國際頁完整官方原文 The tables below list some of the international qualifications that we consider for entry to our undergraduate degree courses, and an indication of the levels of achievement we normally consider equivalent to the A Level requirements specified in the online prospectus . A Level | A*AA | AAA | AAB | ABB | BBB Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 555 in three subjects | 555 in three subjects | 554 in three subjects | 544 in three subjects | 444 in three subjects https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications 取得日期：2026-11-05

HKDSE英文對照官方完整原文 HKDSE English Language Grade 4 or above overall, with Grade 4 or above in each component If you were awarded one of these qualifications more than five years before the start date of your Sheffield course, we may ask you to complete a new English language qualification. Please include with your application any evidence you have of ongoing use of English. https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language 取得日期：2026-11-05

本課英文及 IELTS 官方原文 IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/2027/biomedical-engineering-meng 取得日期：2026-11-05

本課英文及 IELTS 官方原文 Tests measure English language ability at a single point in time. If you are presenting one of the tests listed in this section, it should have been completed no more than two years before the start date of your Sheffield course. https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language 取得日期：2026-11-05

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