Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Greater Manchester
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester

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

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If you have a passion for making a difference in the quality of peoples lives and contributing to the healthcare industry, our BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering will help you fulfil your goals and reach your full potential. Incorporating elements of engineering, health, biology and rehabilitation, biomedical engineering is concerned with the design, development and technical support of medical equipment used by the healthcare industry. By studying for your with the University of Bolton, you ...Read more

If you have a passion for making a difference in the quality of people's lives and contributing to the healthcare industry, our BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering will help you fulfil your goals and reach your full potential. Incorporating elements of engineering, health, biology and rehabilitation, biomedical engineering is concerned with the design, development and technical support of medical equipment used by the healthcare industry. By studying for your with the University of Bolton, you can prepare for a career in this life-changing industry while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.This course provides a good grounding in biomedical engineering principles and related subjects like biomechanics, application of engineering materials and product design. Our collaboration with the University's specialists in human movement science allows us to offer opportunities for you to learn more about how biomedical engineering supports rehabilitation for a diverse population, from general public patients to professional athletes. Our expert team also aims to help you develop lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.We offer the chance to work with internationally recognised research teams, along with access to the latest technology and high-specification laboratory equipment and facilities, such as tissue engineering laboratories, control engineering, specialised computer-aided software, materials and additive manufacturing. You'll also benefit from varied teaching and interactive learning opportunities designed to help you develop and apply problem-solving, modelling and analytical skills based on theory and practice.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
25/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
108th
Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Bioengineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Chibuzo
01 Feb 24

The university is very chill and it fits the needs of the students which I honestly find very important aspect. I would say that the student life, mainly the social aspect is not..Read more

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Prakriti
02 Mar 23

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96 Grades / Points required

Your Level 3 subjects must include mathematics or a science subject; for instance, A-level Biology/Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science/Engineering. Please note that Health and Social Care is not acceptable as a science subject.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,950 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,950 per year

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Students from International

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£47850 Overall cost

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Latest reviews

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Chibuzo
01 Feb 24
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
The university is very chill and it fits the needs of the students which I honestly find very important aspect. I would say that the student life, mainly the social aspect is not...
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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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