BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year, a biomedical engineering degree spanning engineering principles and medical applications. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The foundation year is designed to build essential scientific and mathematical competencies before progression to the main degree. The initial year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory study in Advanced Level Chemistry and Introduction to Engineering. Students further tailor their studies by choosing from optional modules including Elements of Physics with Computing, Elements of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics. These modules develop technical proficiencies in physical sciences and mathematical analysis to prepare for subsequent engineering coursework.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
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: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Advanced Level Chemistry
- Introduction to Engineering
- Elements of Physics with Computing
- Elements of Physics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £40,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield do next?
75% 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 a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
92% 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 a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.