Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Overview In our Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation programme: Biomedical Engineering, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards either BEng Biomedical Engineering or MEng Biomedical Engineering. On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, viewpoints, and approaches. Assessment The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module, including a range of authentic assessment methods, such as presentations, coursework, quizzes, and some exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload. Key course benefits
- Aston University was awarded gold, the highest rating for teaching excellence framework (TEF 2023)
- Aston Students Union was rated 8th in the UK (What Uni, 2022)
- Our dedicated academics ensure smooth transitions for students of all backgrounds
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H54F
- Institution code:
- A80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCD - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 21 credits P: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For Home students: Tuition fees for UK/Home students may change in line with government policy. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
For International students: The International students fee is a fixed annual fee for the duration of the Programme, except whilst on placement when a placement year fee applies.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET