BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Biomedical Engineering. Core topics include Signal Processing, Engineering Design, Programming, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mathematical Modelling, and Data Analysis. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). A four-year variant including a one-year industry placement is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB, including grade B in Mathematics or Physics, or BBB including grade B in Mathematics or Physics and a second science. Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. IB: 32 points overall, including 5 in Maths or Physics at higher level. 30 points overall, including 5 in Maths or Physics and in another science, both at higher level.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Mathematics
- Programming
- Physical Essentials for Medicine
- Robotics in Medicine and Prosthetics
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Technology
- Principles of Physical Interventions in Medicine
- Biomedical Signal Processing and Feedback Systems
- Biomedical Problem Solving
- Research and Professional Skills
- Medical Genetics
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Languages for All/UWM
- Robotics in Medicine and Prosthetics
- Research Project
- Biomechanics and Soft Technologies
- Neuroscience
- Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy for Cancer
- Medical Imaging
- Synthetic Biology and Tissue Engineering
- Innovation and Product Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £48,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Reading do next?
95% 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 Reading?
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 Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Reading 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.
Does BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Reading 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 Reading?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.