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

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University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton

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The ever-expanding field of biomedical engineering combines scientific and engineering principles to create and improve medical technology and enhance human wellbeing. The University of Boltons BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation year course supports you in gaining all the practical and problem-solving skills youll need to excel in this constantly evolving and highly rewarding field.If you have a passion for making a difference in the quality of peoples lives and contributing to ...Read more

The ever-expanding field of biomedical engineering combines scientific and engineering principles to create and improve medical technology and enhance human wellbeing. The University of Bolton's BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation year course supports you in gaining all the practical and problem-solving skills you'll need to excel in this constantly evolving and highly rewarding field.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 with foundation year course 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.The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of engineering, biology, and mathematics. It's designed to prepare you for degree-level study.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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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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02 Mar 23

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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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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02 Mar 23
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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 5AB United Kingdom
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