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BEng Biomedical Engineering

University of Kent

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, an interdisciplinary programme combining engineering with biology and medicine. Core topics include Embedded Systems, Signal Processing and Control Systems, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Each year includes a project, and students undertake an independent research project in the final year on a topic of their choice.

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Institution
University of Kent
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biomedical Engineering
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
3D9J
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30, UCAS 120
Median salary
£43,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BBB including B in Mathematics plus one other STEM subject. IB: 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points, including Maths (not Maths Studies) at 5 at HL or 6 at SL, or Maths: Analysis and Approaches at 5 at HL or 6 at SL, or Maths: Applications and Interpretations at 5 at HL or 6 at SL, and a science subject at 5 at HL or 6 at SL

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 75%
  • Learning opportunities: 78%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 92%
  • Organisation and management: 71%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 25%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Sales occupations: 20%
  • Engineering professionals: 20%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 21%
  • London: 39%
  • South East: 31%
  • South West: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • Foundation course: 15%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • 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.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Mathematics for Engineering
  • Electronics For Engineers
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • Engineering Materials and Design
  • Design and Manufacturing Project
  • Biomedical Engineering Skills
  • Mechatronics and Measurements
  • Biomechanics
  • Image Analysis and Applications
  • Signal Processing and Control Systems
  • Engineering Team Project
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Dynamics
  • Robotics and AI
  • Research Project
  • Biomaterials
  • Embedded Systems and IoT
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Medical Physics
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  • Philosophy of Cognitive Science and AI

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Kent earn?

The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £55,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.

What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Kent do next?

80% 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 Kent?

75% 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 Kent?

The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.

Is BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Kent accredited?

Yes. 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.

How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Kent?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.