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Biomedical Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS

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Course summary

As a biomedical engineer, you play a vital role in addressing and resolving medical challenges worldwide with innovative solutions. Course outline This degree, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), equips the future generation of biomedical engineers with essential practical skills, knowledge, and experience to drive innovation in medical technology. You will develop expertise in designing medical devices, diagnostic tools, prosthetics, and therapies. With strong connections to both UK and international industries, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities, students are prepared for a successful career in transforming healthcare. Our faculty members actively participate in the field, fostering collaborations with hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums. This provides students with opportunities to engage with over 100 companies, gaining first-hand experience in developing real-world healthcare solutions within an entrepreneurial environment. Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
  • Excellent prospects - Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)
  • Supported for success - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Medical Technology and Bioengineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
Where can this degree take me? The transferable skills that our biomedical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
  • Software engineer
  • Medical engineer
  • Surgical annotator / design engineer
  • Graduate IT applications analyst
  • Associate project manager
  • Engineering graduate
  • Recruitment coordinator
  • Head of sales
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as the NHS, BAE Systems, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Bomford Turner, G4S, Oracle Health, Capgemini, and Deep Medical. Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/biomedical-engineering-meng

Assessment method

For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/biomedical-engineering-meng

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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

Admissions Review Process All candidates are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, any experience, references and motivation. Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with lower predicted grades if the application is of a high standard which includes a strong personal statement and academic reference. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated below. Find out more about our admissions policy. Applicant Visit Days Once you have received an offer, you will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and Aston University.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 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

The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,535 (subject to the passing of legislation implementing the Government’s policy to increase the maximum tuition fee from £9,250, payable by Home Undergraduate students on full-time courses). The fee for the placement year is £1,250. The duration of your programme is set out above and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms_and_Conditions_of_Enrolment_2025-6.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities. Our MEng programmes are not available to international students, to ensure compliance with immigration law and UKVI rules around the delivery of programmes.
Biomedical Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS