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Biomedical Engineering (Mechanics and Materials) with Industrial Placement Year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Biomedical Engineering (Mechanics and Materials) with Industrial Placement Year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Summary
Biomedical engineering is about shaping the future of healthcare. By combining engineering with biology and medicine, it focuses on developing technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.
On this course, you will take a patient-centred approach to engineering, learning how to design and develop innovative healthcare solutions. You will build a strong foundation in mechanical and general engineering while gaining specialist knowledge in biomedical engineering, medical technologies, and their real-world healthcare appli...
Summary
Biomedical engineering is about shaping the future of healthcare. By combining engineering with biology and medicine, it focuses on developing technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.
On this course, you will take a patient-centred approach to engineering, learning how to design and develop innovative healthcare solutions. You will build a strong foundation in mechanical and general engineering while gaining specialist knowledge in biomedical engineering, medical technologies, and their real-world healthcare applications.
In your first two years, you will build a strong foundation in engineering through subjects such as materials, fluid mechanics, electronics, programming and engineering design, while also exploring human biology and biomedical engineering. You will gain the technical and interdisciplinary skills needed to address real healthcare challenges.
In your third year, you will deepen your expertise through specialist topics such as biomaterials, orthopaedic biomechanics, human factors, and engineering design, while completing an individual research project. You will also have the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules in areas such as robotics, manufacturing and materials, computational biology, imaging, and advanced engineering analysis.
You can also choose to take an Industrial Placement Year, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in a professional engineering environment, gain valuable industry experience, and work with clinicians, patients, and healthcare professionals to understand real-world needs.
Key features of the course
Combine engineering and healthcare. Learn how biology, medicine and engineering come together to create new medical technologies.
Take a patient-centred approach. Design solutions that focus on real healthcare needs and improve outcomes.
Build strong foundations. Develop core knowledge in engineering alongside human biology and healthcare applications.
Shape your degree. Choose from a range of optional modules to build your own pathway, including biomedical topics.
Learn through application. Projects, case studies and practical work help you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
Gain real-world experience. An optional Industrial Placement Year allows you to work in an engineering organisation and build professional skills.
Access specialist facilities designed to bring your ideas to life, including dedicated biomedical engineering teaching lab, a bioengineering research lab, student design studios, workshops, and an advanced 3D imaging centre.
Student support
Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will support you throughout your time at Southampton, offering academic guidance, career advice and signposting to wellbeing and pastoral services when needed.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary learning environment, working with students and staff across engineering and healthcare.
Further information
You will study at a university with a strong track record in interdisciplinary research at the interface of engineering and healthcare, reflected in both teaching and facilities.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A66-E10
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AAB including mathematics and another accepted science subject We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme as follows: ABB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and another accepted science subject If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and another accepted science subject, plus grade A in the EPQ. The following are considered to be an acceptable science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied mathematics and/or physics at A-level can apply for the <a href=" https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/foundation-years/engineering-physics-maths-geophysics.page#programme_overview%0A"> Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year </a>
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics and another accepted science subject. We will consider the BTEC Diploma if studied alongside the required A-level subjects. We will consider the BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering if studied alongside A-level mathematics. The following are considered to be an acceptable science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology.
Extended Project
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: ABB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and another accepted science subject, plus grade A in the EPQ.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 5 at Higher Level in another accepted science subject.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AAB including mathematics and another accepted science subject or AA from two A levels including mathematics and another accepted science subject plus B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. The following are considered to be an acceptable science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Applicants who have not studied mathematics and/or physics at A-level can apply for the <a href=" https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/foundation-years/engineering-physics-maths-geophysics.page#programme_overview%0A"> Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year </a>
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics, applied mathematics and another accepted science subject. Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the <a href=" https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/foundation-years/engineering-physics-maths-geophysics.page#programme_overview%0A"> Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year </a>
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics and another accepted science subject.. We will consider the BTEC National Diploma if studied alongside A-levels in the required subjects. We will consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering if studied alongside A-level mathematics. The following are considered to be an acceptable science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M2 in three Principal subjects including mathematics (minimum grade D3) another accepted science subject. The following are considered to be an acceptable science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology.
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