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BEng Biomedical Engineering

University of Leicester

About this course

BEng in Biomedical Engineering, integrating engineering principles with the study of human biology. Core topics include programming, engineering design, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. A 'with-industry' variant offers a one-year placement in a MedTech or healthcare company. The programme concludes with an individual project.

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Institution
University of Leicester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biomedical Engineering BEng
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
H500, H504, H501
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£37,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including Maths

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What students say

Based on about 87 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 84%
  • Learning opportunities: 84%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 89%
  • Organisation and management: 71%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 91%
  • Left higher education: 7%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

What graduates do next

Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 72%
  • Working and studying: 8%
  • Further study: 6%
  • Unemployed: 12%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 50%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Elementary occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 20%
  • West Midlands: 15%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 22%
  • South East: 14%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 91%
  • Baccalaureate: 1%
  • Foundation course: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 3%
  • Other qualifications: 3%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Modules

  • Individual Project
  • Biological Imaging
  • Biofluid Mechanics
  • Medical Devices and Prosthetics
  • Computational Biology
  • Biomechanics
  • Digital Control and Actuators
  • Machine Learning for Engineers
  • Sustainable Engineering Design
  • Digital Electronics and Communications
  • Engineering Mathematics with programming 1
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Principles of Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Mathematics with programming 2
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Integrated Engineering Design
  • System Dynamics and Control
  • Engineering Management
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers
  • Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering
  • Introduction to Biomaterials
  • Computational Engineering Methods
  • Mechatronics

Questions about this course

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

The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.

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

86% 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 Leicester?

84% 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 Leicester?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.

Does BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Leicester 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 University of Leicester?

91% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.