Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering with Foundation BEng (Hons)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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The programme begins with a one-year foundation which is designed to help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed for an engineering degree at Bachelors or Integrated Masters level.This interdisciplinary program starts with a broad engineering foundation and integrates health sciences. Advanced biomedical and healthcare engineering topics include:- Biomedical instrumentation- Biomaterials- Biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering- Biosignal analysis techniquesYour learning ...Read more

The programme begins with a one-year foundation which is designed to help you develop the study skills and academic knowledge needed for an engineering degree at Bachelors or Integrated Masters level.This interdisciplinary program starts with a broad engineering foundation and integrates health sciences. Advanced biomedical and healthcare engineering topics include:- Biomedical instrumentation- Biomaterials- Biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering- Biosignal analysis techniquesYour learning blends theory, experimentation, and computation, fostering critical thinking and curiosity through teamwork and independent study. Design projects and presentations emphasize group learning and communication, showcasing your expertise to future employers.Benefit from industry and NHS involvement, with projects set by external professionals and guest lectures from practicing biomedical engineers. Study in top-notch test facilities, including our flagship Biomedical Engineering Research Centre.Design and create healthcare technologies, conduct physiological measurements, and analyze biosignals.Opt for an optional placement year to enhance employability, with recent placements at esteemed institutions like Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and St Bartholomew's Hospital.Fast-track to Chartered Engineer status with a degree meeting all academic requirements for professional registration. This includes a foundation year to solidify fundamental knowledge.This course with foundation included is designed specifically to help people with the passion and potential to study with us. For example, mature students who need to update their technical knowledge and get used to studying again after being in work.By the end of the first foundation year and on successful completion, youll have the confidence and knowledge to progress to a BEng or MEng degree.


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We have every expectation that these degrees will receive full accreditation from the Institute of Physics Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC).

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09 Mar 22

It's in the middle of the city, so the best location! Amazing support from professors and student union. They are always ready to help. They have good facilities however the being..Read more

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CDD Grades / Points required

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80 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

CDD to include A level Mathematics at grade C or AS level Mathematics at grade AA level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship are not accepted

80 UCAS tariff points from A/AS levels including A level Mathematics at grade C or AS level Mathematics at grade A

27 points total, including Higher Level Mathematics at grade 4 OR 28 points total, including Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 4 and Standard Level Mathematics at grade 5.

DDM in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016 RQF ONLY) with minimum grade M in units 1 - Engineering Principles, 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City) , London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
The Admissions Office Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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