BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, combining engineering principles with human healthcare technology. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, control systems, mathematical modelling, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course includes a foundation year for students without standard level three entry requirements, and features industry-sourced projects using the CDIO (Conceive, Develop, Implement, Operate) framework. A final-year individual engineering project focuses on real-world biomedical challenges.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements You also need five GCSE's C/4 or above including English, Maths, and Science.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Applied Science
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- The Big Question
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Material Science and Testing
- Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices
- Statics and Dynamics
- Human Healthcare Technology
- Sustainable Engineering Lifecycle
- Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
- Control and Instrumentation
- Signal and Image Processing
- Modelling and Simulation for Engineers
- Engineering Research Practice
- Engineering Project
- Medical Device Design, Regulation and Standards
- Digital and Smart Healthcare System
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
83% 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.