BEng Biomedical Engineering, /
About this course
BEng in Biomedical Engineering, combining engineering principles with human anatomy and physiology. Core topics include Engineering Design, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mathematical Modelling, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme features an individual final-year project, with options for a Year Abroad or Year in Industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BCC to include Grade B in A Level Maths IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level in "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Biomedical Engineering, / (HB18) at Swansea University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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).
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) 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.
Modules
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Foundations of Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Tutorials: Year 1
- Physiology I: Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Applied Mechanics (Biomedical)
- AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis
- Design and Experimental Practice in Medical Engineering
- Mathematical Modelling in Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Instrumentation and Diagnostics
- Research Project Preparation
- Engineering Tutorials: Year 2
- Biological and Physiological Systems
- Statics and Dynamics
- Biomedical Engineering Design Project and Enterprise
- Biomedical Transport Systems with Finite Element Modelling
- Implant and Tissue Engineering
- Individual Engineering Project
- Medical Imaging & Informatics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering, / at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering, / at Swansea University do next?
65% 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 Swansea University?
96% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering, / at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. 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). Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) 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.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering, / at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.