Course summary
This Biomedical Engineering degree is the perfect combination of engineering and medicine. You’ll learn how to develop medical-electronic systems whilst learning alongside researchers with expertise in biological sciences. Reasons to study Biomedical Engineering at Kent
- Gain extensive knowledge in areas like human physiology, robotics, and engineering mathematics
- This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, which can fast-track your career as a professional engineer
- First-class facilities to support your development with 24-hour access to computer labs
- Take a placement year to help boost your career skills and get paid doing it
- Graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers from design of electronic and computer systems to software engineering and computer communications networks
Modules
Foundation Year Calculus Engineering Principles-1 Engineering Principles-2 Electromagnets for Engineers Engineering and Programming Skills Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry Foundation Algebra and Functions Year 1 Mathematics for Engineering Introduction to Electronics Introduction to Programming Engineering Materials and Design Design and Prototyping Project Biomedical Engineering Skills Year 2 Compulsory modules may include: Mechatronics and Measurements Biomechanics Anatomy and Physiology Image Analysis and Applications Signal Processing and Control Systems Engineering Team Project Year 3 Compulsory modules may include: Medical Dynamics Robotics and AI Project Biomaterials Optional modules may include the following. These optional modules are provisional and subject to change later in the Summer: Medical Physics Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Al Embedded Systems Fundamentals of Cyber Security Manufacturing Technologies
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:
- H16F
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Canterbury campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 6 credits P: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3768/biomedical-engineering-foundation
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
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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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £22700 | Year 1 |
International | £22700 | 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
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077