BIOENGINEERING
Bioengineering
Biomaterials Engineering
MEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: H163
MEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J5BX
MEng (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: H162
MEng (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: J5BW
BEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: H161
BEng (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: J5BZ
BEng (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: H160
BEng (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: J5BY
Typical offers A level: AAA (MEng) or AAB (BEng) including Maths. Plus one from Chemistry, Biology and Physics IB: (MEng) 37 (6,6,6 HL) / (BEng) 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Maths and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD (MEng) / DDD (BEng) in a relevant subject plus A level Maths grade A
Typical offers A level: AAA (MEng) or AAB (BEng) including Maths. Plus one from Chemistry, Biology and Physics IB: (MEng) 37 (6,6,6 HL) / (BEng) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including any two of Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD (MEng) / DDM (BEng) in a relevant subject with Distinctions in Maths units GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C
Bioengineering is a cutting edge, multidisciplinary field that applies engineering and technology principles to biological and medical problems. It aims to improve human health by combining engineering and medical expertise to develop and enhance new healthcare solutions.
This course offers a route into the important and growing area of materials that are bio-compatible and/or bioderived and those designed for use in the biomedical sector. For more information please see page 136.
Year 1
Areas studied include anatomy and physiology, engineering computation, electronics, mathematical and computational methods, electrical engineering, materials, and cell therapy.
Year 2
Areas studied include biochemistry, cell biology, digital systems, control engineering, materials, engineeringrelevant mathematics and science modules.
Optional placement/study abroad year
Salaried industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas studied include bioelectricity and biophotonic modelling, healthcare engineering and management, biomaterials, biomedical component design, regenerative therapy and latest sporting developments, and an in-depth research project.
Year 4 (MEng only)
Areas studied include a substantial team project, orthopaedic sport biomechanics, neuromuscular function, biomaterials, and drug delivery.
Graduate destinations
Areas of application for a bioengineering graduate are diverse and potential roles include medical engineer, rehabilitation engineer, prosthetics engineer, bioprocess engineer, and research and development engineer. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies
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Study abroad
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