BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, a biomedical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on the intersection of engineering principles and healthcare applications. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans three years and incorporates practical laboratory work alongside comprehensive theoretical study. The first year establishes fundamental capabilities through Applied Biomechanical Mathematics, BIOM Part One Laboratory Programme, Biomedical Engineering Mathematics, Digital Systems, From Molecules to Life, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Programming I (BIOM), Programming II (BIOM), and Sensor Interfaces. The second year advances technical knowledge with Algorithms and data, Artificial Intelligence, Biomechatronics, Biomedical Engineering Design, Control and Systems Engineering, Digital Health Principles, Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Biomaterials, Semiconductor Devices and Sensors, Signal Processing, and Statistical Modelling I. The final year involves core studies in Advanced Databases, Biosensors and Diagnostics, Machine Learning Technologies, Robot Kinematics and Dynamics, alongside the Part III Individual Project Phase 1 and Part III Individual Project Phase 2. Students can tailor their studies in the final year through diverse optional modules such as Advanced Computer Architecture, Advanced Partial Differential Equations, Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Biomaterials, Cloud Application Development, Computational Biology, Computer Vision, Control System Design, Digital IC and Systems Design, Embedded Networked Systems, Engineering Replacement Body Parts, Fluids and Mechanical Materials, From Data to Dynamical Model: System Identification, Global Health, Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience, Interaction Science, Manufacturing and Materials, Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration, Natural Language Processing, Operational Research, Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty, Principles of Neuroscience, Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems, Security of Cyber Physical Systems, and Signal and Image Processing.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in Physics, Biology or Chemistry
What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 61%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 14%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 17%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Biomechanical Mathematics
- BIOM Part One Laboratory Programme
- Biomedical Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Systems
- From Molecules to Life
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Programming I (BIOM)
- Programming II (BIOM)
- Sensor Interfaces
- Algorithms and data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomechatronics
- Biomedical Engineering Design
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Digital Health Principles
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Biomaterials
- Semiconductor Devices and Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Statistical Modelling I
- Advanced Databases
- Biosensors and Diagnostics
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Part III Individual Project Phase 1
- Part III Individual Project Phase 2
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Biomaterials
- Cloud Application Development
- Computational Biology
- Computer Vision
- Control System Design
- Digital IC and Systems Design
- Embedded Networked Systems
- Engineering Replacement Body Parts
- Fluids and Mechanical Materials
- From Data to Dynamical Model: System Identification
- Global Health
- Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience
- Interaction Science
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration
- Natural Language Processing
- Operational Research
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems
- Signal and Image Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,500 and £61,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
91% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Southampton?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.