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

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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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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Business and research environments need engineers who can design complete solutions involving complex integrated systems. Biomedical Engineering at Kent educates engineers that can develop systems used in medical practice and biology research. This cross-disciplinary programme is designed for students with an equally strong interest in engineering and biology/medicine. Drawing from our established expertise in engineering technologies and from the research synergies with the School of ...Read more

Business and research environments need engineers who can design complete solutions involving complex integrated systems. Biomedical Engineering at Kent educates engineers that can develop systems used in medical practice and biology research. This cross-disciplinary programme is designed for students with an equally strong interest in engineering and biology/medicine. Drawing from our established expertise in engineering technologies and from the research synergies with the School of Biosciences, this degree produces engineers with a solid knowledge in biology and medical science.Our graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as aerospace and automative industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies, manufacturing industries, medical engineering, oil and gas industries, process industries, the public sector, research establishments and transport including road and railways.Options Available - Year in Industry

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WUSCA ranking:
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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Animal Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
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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 - 78 = 22% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
22%
Employment rate
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90%
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£27,000
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£27,000
What students say
M
Melhy
17 Oct 23

Best aspects are that there are many sports facilities and events during the year. The worst aspects of my uni experience was travelling to and from campus as there are not many..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 21

Really enjoyed university. Have had great work social life balance. There are lots of opportunities available and everyone is very friendly. The facilities are excellent and..Read more

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18%
Mathematics
14%
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M
Melhy
17 Oct 23
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Best aspects are that there are many sports facilities and events during the year. The worst aspects of my uni experience was travelling to and from campus as there are not many...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 21
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Really enjoyed university. Have had great work social life balance. There are lots of opportunities available and everyone is very friendly. The facilities are excellent and...
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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