Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
Biomedical Engineering combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. It spans a wide variety of disciplines – you could be working with artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics or the development of new drugs.
Biomedical Engineers (sometimes referred to as Bioengineers) are responsible for driving major innovations and advances in medicine they design and develop all of the equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists.
The demand for Biomedical Engineers is increasing as machinery ...
Biomedical Engineering combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. It spans a wide variety of disciplines – you could be working with artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics or the development of new drugs.
Biomedical Engineers (sometimes referred to as Bioengineers) are responsible for driving major innovations and advances in medicine they design and develop all of the equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists.
The demand for Biomedical Engineers is increasing as machinery and technology become ever more essential to developments in medicine and healthcare. The combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge to address medical needs has contributed to the development of many revolutionary and life-saving concepts.
Biomedical Engineering is constantly evolving and expanding into new areas such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, a core research theme within the School of Engineering at Ulster University.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Belfast
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-H84
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
To include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Science (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science. BCC if presenting GCE A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics. See the GCSE subject and grade requirements including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
To include grades BB in Maths and a Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
Access Diploma must be in Science/Technology/ Biological Science/Biomedical Science/Maths or Physics. GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 also required. For Ulster University validated Access courses, in the same subjects, the requirement is 65% overall and 65% in NICATS Level 2 Maths module. Biomedical Science does not have a Maths module so applicants must have GCSE Maths C/4. Alternative Maths qualifications considered.
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include Maths and a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Must be in Engineering, Science of Applied Science (inc Forensic Science & Medical Science), Aerospace Engineering (not Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7580/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (RQF) (601/7584/9) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) The BTEC qualification must be in an Engineering or Applied Science subject area and/or the A Level must be in one of the specified subjects (see A Level section). OCR/Cambridge Technical Combinations OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section). To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 and Mathematics at H5 if studied at Higher Level or English at O4 and Maths at O3 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject Requirements Higher Level subjects must include at minimum Grade H6 2 from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Technology, Computing, Biology, Engineering or Design & Communication Graphics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,030 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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