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

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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

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On our BEng Biomedical Engineering course you will study with expert academics, develop your transferable skills, and learn how to diagnose, prevent and treat disease in this new and emerging field.Youll engage in practical lab-based classes enhancing different practical skills. Youll also experience techniques such as immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture and aseptic technique, and analytical methods. In the National Student Survey ...Read more

On our BEng Biomedical Engineering course you will study with expert academics, develop your transferable skills, and learn how to diagnose, prevent and treat disease in this new and emerging field.You'll engage in practical lab-based classes enhancing different practical skills. You'll also experience techniques such as immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture and aseptic technique, and analytical methods. In the National Student Survey 2023, 93% of students in the Department of Biomedical Engineering said that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things.At Reading, we are conducting world-renowned research in the fields of neural engineering, rehabilitation and medical technology. During your degree you will have the opportunity to undertake original research in these fields, while completing your final-year project.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biomedical-engineering-ug/beng-biomedical-engineering

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WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
What students say
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Thanvi
20 Feb 23

University of Reading has definitely made me feel comfortable with my academic course and welfare programs for students. It's an awesome place for international students like me..Read more

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Sonny
09 Feb 23

There is a feeling that some lecturers are not invested in our education and are only teaching as a way to stay implored with their own research. The advertisement for the..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB - AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 - M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 32 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

ABB with B in Maths or Physics.OrBBB with B in Maths or Physics and a second science.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

AABBB with B in Maths or Physics.OrABBBB with B in Maths or Physics and a second science.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

including relevant science units.

D3 M2 M2 including M2 in Maths or Physics.OrM2 M2 M2 including M2 in Maths or Physics and a second science subject.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

32 points including 5 in Maths or Physics at higher level.Or30 points including 5 in Maths or Physics and a second science subject, both at higher level.Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

including relevant science modules.

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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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£29,950 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 fee has been confirmed.

£29,950 per year

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Students from International

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£29950 Per year

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Thanvi
20 Feb 23
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Reading has definitely made me feel comfortable with my academic course and welfare programs for students. It's an awesome place for international students like me...
Read more
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Sonny
09 Feb 23
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
There is a feeling that some lecturers are not invested in our education and are only teaching as a way to stay implored with their own research. The advertisement for the...
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