BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). An optional placement year is available, and students complete an Engineering Major Project in the final year.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Health associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Engineering Science 1
- Electronics 1
- Materials and Manufacturing 1
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Biomaterials
- Biofluid Mechanics
- Biomechanics and Kinematics
- Integrated Design Project
- Medical Biophysics
- EPS Placement Year
- Medical Imaging
- Biomedical Implants and Prosthetics
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Biomedical Engineers
- Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD) for Biomedical Engineers
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Engineering Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at Aston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.