Biomedical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering Beng (Hon)
As a biomedical engineer, you will contribute to delivering solutions and solving some of the world’s biggest medical problems.
Course outline
This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.
With strong links to UK and International industries a...
<strong>As a biomedical engineer, you will contribute to delivering solutions and solving some of the world’s biggest medical problems.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.<br/><br/>With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment. <br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent prospects - Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Supported for success - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Medical Technology and Bioengineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where can this degree take me?</strong><br/><br/>The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:<br/><br/><br/>• Software engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Medical engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Surgical annotator / design engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate IT applications analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Associate project manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engineering graduate<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Recruitment coordinator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Head of sales<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as the NHS, BAE Systems, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Bomford Turner, G4S, Oracle Health, Capgemini, and Deep Medical.<br/><br/><strong>Professional accreditation</strong><br/>*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H542
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30,P:0
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3 including 30 credits from STEM (b) subject units. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including 2 subjects from the STEM (b) subject list. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths. QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For any other BTEC qualifications please check the Aston website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics and English Language or Literature all at grade C/4.
A level
B,B,C
C,C,C
BBC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below - Standard offer. BCC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
T Level
D
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Onsite Construction - Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| International | £21,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
















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