23Jan
UndergraduateLondon Metropolitan University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Why study this course? Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest-growing fields in the UK, and our BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree offers an excellent opportunity to apply engineering principles to address medical challenges. This degree equips you with practical skills and knowledge for a promising future in this dynamic field. Our program emphasises a hands-on approach, ensuring you learn by doing from start to finish. You will explore a diverse range of topics, including key engineering concepts, design techniques, digital manufacturing processes, computer programming, biological systems, anatomy, and physiology. Additionally, you will gain practical experience with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and rapid prototyping. The course culminates in a major individual project, allowing you to integrate and apply everything you have learned. This project not only enables you to demonstrate your technological skills at a professional level but also provides a valuable opportunity to showcase your work at our degree show, enhancing your career prospects. By the time you graduate, you will be well-prepared to make a significant impact in the field of biomedical engineering, equipped with the skills and knowledge to contribute to healthcare research and the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools, prosthetics, and therapies. Our program is designed to train the next generation of biomedical engineers, ready to innovate and excel in this exciting industry. More about this course Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest-growing fields in the UK, driven by the increasing reliance on complex engineering systems in modern healthcare. Biomedical engineers, also known as bioengineers, medical engineers, clinical engineers, medical technologists, design engineers, or medical scientists, play a crucial role in healthcare settings. They are involved in the design, implementation, management, performance, and safety of these intricate systems, ensuring effective and safe delivery of medical services. This interdisciplinary degree program is a joint effort between the School of Computing and Digital Media (SCDM) and the School of Health Sciences (SHS). The course has been carefully designed to not only deepen students' skills and knowledge but also to broaden their understanding. The programme gives students the ability to develop and adapt to new technologies and meet the needs of industry, by being aware of the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers. We believe that this approach will equip students ideally for success and employability in the biomedical engineering sector. A professional Biomedical Engineer needs a strong foundation in engineering principles and their application in the biomedical field. This degree program develops expertise in electronic systems, microprocessors, embedded systems, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sensors, actuators, programming, artificial intelligence, security, and human movement analysis. These skills are honed through design projects during the degree, including the final year BEng project. Students will have the opportunity to gain work experience. Moreover, it will prepare students for ongoing personal development and the ability to tackle new and unique challenges, fostering versatility in problem-solving. Along with these technical skills, students will also gain a diverse range of transferable skills, including effective communication, leadership, the ability to critically assess gaps in target healthcare markets, and the tools required to provide solutions to bridge those gaps.
Modules
Example modules include: Communications Engineering (core), Electronics Systems (core), Human Physiology (core), Fundamentals of Muscular Anatomy (core), Introduction to Biomechanics (core), Data Analysis (core), Microprocessors & Embedded Systems (core), Advanced Electronics Systems (core), Biomechanics of Human Movement (core), Biomechanical Applications (core), Work Related Learning (core), Sensors, Actuators and Control (core), Project (core), Computer Vision (core), Bio-inspired AI and Security (core), Digital Systems Applications (core), Human Movement Analysis (core), IoT Systems and Security (core), Broadband Systems 1 (option), Broadband Systems 2 (option), Wireless Networks (Cisco) (option)
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods will be used to test your understanding. Assessments are grouped as formative and summative. Formative assessments do not contribute to the module mark but provide valuable information on student progress both individually and within the class. These assessments allow students to apply new skills to solve problems and receive feedback on their performance, guiding future learning. This process helps students improve their performance in summative assessments, which do count towards module marks. Additionally, formative assessments give teaching staff feedback to adjust their instruction. Summative assessments evaluate your learning against the intended module outcomes and contribute to achieving the overall program outcomes. These assessments occur during and/or at the end of each module and contribute to your yearly mark. The choice of assessment method is largely determined by the learning objectives being assessed and includes: Assessed Coursework • Problem sheets • Laboratory reports – individually or as part of a portfolio. • Practical demonstrations • Project reports • Oral presentations • Poster presentations Examinations • In class progress tests • Unseen written examinations The design of our programme will allow students to test their understanding of the subject using formative assessments such as problem sheets, on-line diagnostic tests and mock/past examinations before you complete the summative assessments that count towards your final mark.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £19500 | Year 1 |
| International | £19500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £19500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £19500 | 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
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB