BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Programming, and Mathematical Modelling. The programme includes an individual final-year project. Students may undertake an optional industrial placement year or study abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB To include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Science/Health & Life Sciences (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a TWO grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC. The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade C or B.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers
- Engineering Mathematics
- Analogue and Digital Electronics 1
- Design and CAE 1
- The Global Engineer
- Fundamentals of Engineering and Technology
- Regulatory Affairs and Ethics
- Mechanical Systems Analysis for Biomedical Engineers
- Advanced Biomedical Engineering Topics
- Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers
- Engineering Programming
- Design and CAE 2
- Industrial Placement
- International Academic Studies
- Study USA
- Design of Advanced Medical Sensors
- Functional Biomaterials
- Signal Processing and Data Analysis
- Research Methods and Management
- BEng Final Year Project
- Nanotechnology
- Environmental Engineering
- Advanced CAE
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at Ulster University 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 Ulster University?
80% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering at Ulster University 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. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) 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 Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at Ulster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.