Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
48 monthsProgramme duration
67,725 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Degree
BEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
As a biomedical engineer, you will contribute to delivering solutions and solving some of the world’s biggest medical problems.
Course outline
This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.
With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment.
Key benefits
The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.
Course outline
This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.
With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment.
Key benefits
- Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
- Excellent prospects - Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)
- Supported for success - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Medical Technology and Bioengineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
- Software engineer
- Medical engineer
- Surgical annotator / design engineer
- Graduate IT applications analyst
- Associate project manager
- Engineering graduate
- Recruitment coordinator
- Head of sales
Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.
Programme overview
Degree
BEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
As a biomedical engineer, you will contribute to delivering solutions and solving some of the world’s biggest medical problems.
Course outline
This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.
With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment.
Key benefits
The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.
Course outline
This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.
With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment.
Key benefits
- Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
- Excellent prospects - Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)
- Supported for success - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Medical Technology and Bioengineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
- Software engineer
- Medical engineer
- Surgical annotator / design engineer
- Graduate IT applications analyst
- Associate project manager
- Engineering graduate
- Recruitment coordinator
- Head of sales
Professional accreditation
*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.
Admission Requirements
110+
78+
6+
64+
A Levels
- BBC when including two STEM (b) subjects
- BCC when including two STEM (b) subjects (with an EPQ or Core Maths* at grade B)
- CCC when including two STEM (b) subjects (contextual offer)
List of STEM (b) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
List of core maths qualifications we accept: AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies, City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics, NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning, Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context, WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life and Level 3 Core Math.
For full list of entry requirements, visit our course page.
4 Years
Sep-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
28,605 GBP
International
67,725 GBP
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