Course summary
Typical modules include: Year one: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering Design; From Molecules to Life; Programming; Sensor Interfaces; Mathematics. Year two: Healthcare Technology Design; Mathematics; Digital Systems and Signal Processing; Design Considerations for Health Technology; Software Engineering Group Project; Biomedical Control; Semiconductor Devices, Materials and Sensors. Year three: Management and Entrepreneurship for Biomedical Engineers; Machine Learning for Resource Constrained Systems; Principles of Neuroscience; Orthopaedic Biomechanics. Year four: Deep Learning Technologies; Interdisciplinary Thinking; Data Mining; Group Design Project.
Modules
Typical modules include: Year one: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering Design; From Molecules to Life; Programming; Sensor Interfaces; Mathematics. Year two: Healthcare Technology Design; Mathematics; Digital Systems and Signal Processing; Design Considerations for Health Technology; Software Engineering Group Project; Biomedical Control; Semiconductor Devices, Materials and Sensors. Year three: Management and Entrepreneurship for Biomedical Engineers; Machine Learning for Resource Constrained Systems; Principles of Neuroscience; Orthopaedic Biomechanics; Natural Language Processing; Engineering Replacement Body Parts; Global Health; Indvidual project. Year four: Deep Learning Technologies; Interdisciplinary Thinking; Bio/Micro/Nano Systems; Biologically Inspired Robotics; Bio/Micro/Nano Systems; Biologically Inspired Robotics; Data Mining; Web and Cloud Applications Development; Group Design Project.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used on this programme to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of the intended learning outcomes. These include written examinations and assessments, in-class tests, design exercises, programming exercises, oral presentations, assessed laboratories and group work exercises.
How to apply
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:
- BB98
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 38 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H1, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D2, D3, D3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/subjects/biomedical-medical-engineering
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £27400 | Year 1 |
International | £27400 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ