University Of Dundee
On this course, you'll learn from engineers, scientists, and clinicians. This gives you a solid understanding of how engineering improves patient care.
You'll apply engineering principles to solve challenges in the healthcare industry. For example, you may develop surgical devices, make improvements to medical instrumentation or discover new techniques in medical imaging.
You'll gain valuable experience within a clinical environment. You'll also learn about anatomy and functions of the human body. This will help you to understand where and how the technologies you develop will be used.
You'll learn about design, optics, instrumentation, and medical sciences. You'll also develop research and business management skills within the biomedical industry.
In your final year, you'll focus on your research project which will relate to current research. You'll apply skills and knowledge acquired over the course of your degree. You'll also have the opportunity to shape your own degree with the choice of an elective module.
Dundee, United Kingdom
48 Months
£ 23,650
IELTS: 6
Level 1
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A (EG11003)
Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A
Engineering Project 1 (EG11005)
Electromagnetism and Circuits (EG11006)
Mechanics (EG11008)
Science and Engineering Mathematics 1B (EG12003)
Engineering Project II (EG12007)
Thermodynamics (ME12001)
Waves and Mechanics (PH12005)
Personal Development Planning (SD10001)
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Software Applications for Biomedical Engineering Design (BE21001)
Software Applications for Biomedical Engineering Design
Medical Instrumentation (BE22001)
Biomechanics and Biomaterials (BE22002)
Introduction to Human Form and Function (CA21001)
Mathematics for Engineers (EG21005)
Electromagnetism and Light (EG21008)
Electronics and Instrumentation (EG22009)
Mechanics of Machines (ME22002)
Personal Development Planning (SD20001)
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Biomedical Signal and Image Processing (BE31001)
Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
Medical Imaging and Surgical Procedures (BE31002)
Research and Development Skills (BE31003)
Biomedical Engineering Design (BE32001)
Surgical Technology and Clinical Environment (BE32002)
Innovation and Biomedical Engineering: Understanding New Venture Creation (BE32007)
Mathematics for Engineers II (EG31001)
Control and Dynamical Systems (EG32001)
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Biomedical Research Frontiers (ME40006)
Biomedical Research Frontiers
Biomedical Engineering Project (ME41002)
Medical Ultrasound System (ME41003)
Medical Devices and Professional Skills (ME42001)
A-level, GCE
Standard: BBB
Widening access: BCC
The essential subject is A-Level Mathematics
CBSE/ISC/XII Standard
60% overall in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams
Essential subjects: Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) Physics preferred.
IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma
30 points
5, 5, 5 at higher level, including mathematics and a science or engineering subject (physics is preferred).
English language requirements
IELTS Academic
Overall: 6.0
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland
£ 9,250 per year of study (subject to confirmation by the UK Government)
International
£ 23,650 per year of study
Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 3% per year for the length of your course.
Biomedical engineering offers a huge opportunity for growth, exploration and innovation. You'll develop analytical, practical and transferable skills.
Graduates become engineers developing medical technologies for leading industrial companies, such as GE and Philips, or within the NHS.