BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, covering medical device development, prosthetics, and physiological measurement. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Clinical Skills. The first year is common across engineering programmes, providing the option to transfer to a different pathway before year two. Students may add a placement year or progress to an integrated MEng, with the choice available at any stage of the degree.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should have an A level in Maths at Grade C or above, or alternative Level 3 qualification. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 including 5 in HL Maths Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Maths BTEC L3 Extended Diploma: Engineering including merit in Maths for Engineers and Further Maths for Engineers BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma: Engineering including Merit in Calculus and Further Engineering Mathematics units OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Engineering including Merit in Maths for Engineers and Applied Mathematics for Engineering units
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 18%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Engineering and Technology)
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Physics 1
- Introduction to Physics 2
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Practical Skills for Engineers
- Programming and Digital Logic
- Engineering Design Challenge
- Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology and Maths
- Mechanical Engineering Design and Finite Element Analysis.
- Stress Analysis and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems.
- Materials and Manufacture
- Physiological Measurements and NHS Medical Engineering in practice
- Medical device regulation and human factor engineering
- Individual Project (Medical Engineering)
- Prosthetics, Orthotics and Orthopaedic Devices and Advanced Finite Element Analysis
- Biomaterials and Experimental Methods for Biomedical Engineers
- Human-Machine Interfacing
- Medical Imaging, Processing and Analysis
- Engineering Group Project
- Medical Device Development and Testing
- Biomanufacturing
- Tissue Mechanics and mechanobiology: materials, modelling and adaptation
- Human Locomotion in Health and Clinical Practice
- Engineering for Health Inequalities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £46,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Hull do next?
85% 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 University of Hull?
86% 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 University of Hull?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Hull accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.