BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, uniting engineering with medicine across a four-year undergraduate structure. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The course includes a foundation year and practical laboratory work.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. / Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics. Alternatively, two other science subjects can be accepted in place of physics. Suitable science subjects include further maths; biology; chemistry; environmental science; geology; geography; computing; computer science; design and technology; economics; statistics; product design; psychology and electronics. IB: 33. / Required subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either mathematics analysis and approaches HL5/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL5 BTEC: DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade B. / Required subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 8%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 89%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 59%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 32%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 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.
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics A
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Computer Laboratory
- Mathematics B
- Physics A
- Physics B
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Laboratory And Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey 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 £37,000 and £53,000. 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 with foundation year at University of Surrey 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 with foundation year at University of Surrey?
79% 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 foundation year at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey 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. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.