Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies with Placement Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies with Placement Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Curious about how engineering can improve healthcare? Brunel's Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies BEng brings together engineering and medicine to create solutions that improve lives.
From designing and analysing medical devices and wearable sensors to implementing AI-driven diagnostics, you'll learn how technology is transforming healthcare. You'll also study rehabilitation technologies, biomaterials, and digital health systems, areas that are shaping the future of medicine.
This interdisciplinary degree combines mechanical, electrical and electro...
Curious about how engineering can improve healthcare? Brunel's Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies BEng brings together engineering and medicine to create solutions that improve lives.
From designing and analysing medical devices and wearable sensors to implementing AI-driven diagnostics, you'll learn how technology is transforming healthcare. You'll also study rehabilitation technologies, biomaterials, and digital health systems, areas that are shaping the future of medicine.
This interdisciplinary degree combines mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering with human biology, physiology, and biomechanics. You won't just learn theory, you'll gain practical experience in design, simulation, programming, and problem-solving. This means you'll graduate ready to make a real difference to patients and professionals.
The course is built to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving healthcare technology sector. From day one, you'll have access to Brunel’s specialist labs, where you'll work on real-world projects and explore cutting-edge areas like digital health and rehabilitation technologies - all while learning the importance of safety, ethics and medical device regulations.
You can also opt for a placement year to help you stand out to potential employers. Choose to carry out your placement in organisations such as NHS trusts, MedTech companies, or digital health start-ups to gain industry experience, build your network and boost your CV.
Study at Brunel, and you'll have London right on your doorstep. You'll be at the heart of a global healthcare innovation hub. You'll benefit from guest lectures, site visits, and networking opportunities with leading organisations.
This degree opens doors to careers in medical device design, clinical engineering, AI diagnostics, and beyond, as well as postgraduate study. You’ll graduate ready to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A76-G22
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
to include one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
T Level
M
and a minimum of grade C in A level Maths or Further Maths Subjects accepted: Engineering, Manufacturing, processing and Control, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design & Development or Digital Business Services
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 128-120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Computing & IT or Information Technology with 45 credits at Level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
to include one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
DM
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and A level grade B in any subject or DD-DM in any subject and A Level grade B in one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
DM
in Engineering or Information Technology and A level grade B in any subject or DD-DM in any subject and A Level grade B in one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31.0
30.0
including grade 5 one of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or Design and Technology and a minimum of SL5/HL4 in English and SL/HL2 in Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English/Maths at grade C/4 or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
to include H2 in one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
DDM
in Engineering or Information Technology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
M
in Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject with A Levels grades BB to include one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
M
in Engineering or Information Technology and A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject and A Level grades BB including one of the following subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics or Design & Technology.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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