BEng Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Engineering is an undergraduate biomedical engineering degree exploring electronic, electrical, mechanical, and mechatronic principles. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, and Engineering Design. The course is fully accredited by the IET and counts towards the training requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Digital Interfacing, Mathematics, and Engineering Project 1. The second year progresses with Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Engineering Project 2, Manufacturing and Fabrication, and Control, Sensors and Instrumentation. The final year includes Principles of Micro-Engineering and an Individual Final Project. Students can tailor their studies by choosing from optional modules such as Renewable Power Generation, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics Design and Construction, and Medical Physics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths. IB: 34 points overall with grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. BTEC: We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: DDM in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A level Maths grade B DD in the BTEC National Diploma in any subject plus A level Maths grade B D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB at A level including Mathematics We consider BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ Extended Diploma with Unit 7- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Unit 8- Further Engineering Mathematics in place of A Level Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 23%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering
- Programming and Digital Interfacing
- Mathematics
- Analogue Electronics
- Materials and Mechanics
- Engineering Project 1
- Mathematics, Signals and Systems
- Engineering Project 2
- Manufacturing and Fabrication
- Control, Sensors and Instrumentation
- Electrical Circuits and Systems
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Principles of Micro-Engineering
- Individual Final Project
- Renewable Power Generation
- Communications Systems and Digital Communications
- Biomedical Engineering
- Robotics Design and Construction
- Product Design, Development and Commercialization
- Medical Physics
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electric Powertrain Design
- Micro-mechanical and Microfluidic Devices and Systems
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- Mechanical Design and Kinematics
- Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering at University of York earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £51,500. The £41,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering at University of York 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 Engineering at University of York?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering at University of York?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BEng Engineering at University of York 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.
Does BEng Engineering at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering at University of York?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.