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Course type
Undergraduate
UCAS code
B903
Entry requirements
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Why study this course?

As an industry, biomedical engineering spans a range of different sectors, including healthcare, robotics, diagnostics, pharamceuticals and more. This Biomedical Engineering degree including foundation year has been tailored to ease students into their studies and get to grips with core biomedical engineering principles ahead of more complex studies.

After completing the foundation year of this course, you'll have the core knowledge needed to thrive and succeed throughout your studies towards your Biomedical Engineering BEng degree.

Thus degree is designed to prepare graduates to work competently in entry-level biomedical engineering roles across all relevant fields, including robotics, medical imaging, physiological monitoring and more. At London Metropolitan University, we strive to enhance the employability of all students. During this biomedical engineering degree with foundation year, you'll develop a versatile skillset that can be applied to a range of industries.

This Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree with an integrated foundation year has been designed to help students transition smoothly into degree-level engineering studies. On graduation, you'll be equipped with the transferable skillset needed to take the first steps in your chosen area of the biomedical engineering career path.

Your foundation year offers you the opportunity to develop the core skills and knowledge you'll need throughout the rest of your degree studies. This year serves as an introduction to the full course and allows you to build a solid foundation, setting you on the correct path for successful learning.

During the first official year of your course, you'll study a range of essential topics for developing complex medical technologies. This includes electronic systems, human anatomy, physiology, mathematical techniques and more. 

In your second year, you'll build on this foundational knowledge, explore advanced biomedical engineering topics and gain practical work experience.

In the third year of the Biomedical Engineering degree, you'll delve into human movement analysis, bio-inspired AI, digital systems applications and further advanced topics. Finally, you'll cap off your studies with a major individual project.

The aim of this course is to prepare students for a successful career within their chosen biomedical engineering field - upon graduation, you'll have the skills and expertise needed to thrive in a range of entry-level roles within this industry. Alternatively, you can pursue further advanced academic studies. After completing this Biomedical Engineering course with foundation year, you might apply to study for a relevant master's degree or take part in research for a PhD.

Prepare for your career

Our course prepares you for careers in biomedical engineering, healthcare research, or further study

Gain hands-on experience

Gain hands-on experience in the design and development of technologies to create medical devices, enhancing your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Access to facilities for your studies

Enjoy access to excellent laboratory facilities and computer suites, equipped with simulation and modelling software for virtual design and manufacturing

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Course details

In addition to the university's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • a minimum of 88 UCAS points
  • GCSE qualifications in both English language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Both assessed coursework and examinations will be used to test your understanding of the Biomedical Engineering degree course content. The assessment methods used will vary between different modules and will be decided based on the specific learning objectives being assessed.

Assessed coursework examples:

  • Problem sheets
  • Laboratory reports (may be individual or part of your portfolio)
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster presentations

Examinations:

  • In-class progress tests
  • Unseen written examinations

You'll have the opportunity to prepare for these assessments through formative assessments, such as problem sheets, online diagnostic tests and mock examinations. This gives you a chance to test your understanding of the course content before you complete that summative assessments that count towards your final mark.

This course includes modules accredited by the institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS).

Although the majority of modules in the course are part of other courses accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS). However, this course will be put forward for accreditation by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Chartered Engineering status after the first cohort graduate.

As an accredited degree, students on this programme are subject to the standards set by the UK Engineering Council in relation to compensation. A maximum of 30 credits can be compensated across the programme excluding the final year individual project module. The minimum module mark for which compensation is allowed is no more than ten percentage points below the nominal module pass mark. If these conditions are violated the degree awarded will be a BSc. This compensation regulation will not apply to the foundation year of the programme.

The Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree with foundation year allows you to achieve a highly sought-after qualification, while developing transferrable skills and knowledge. This leaves you well-prepared to begin your career in the diverse biomedical engineering field.

As a graduate of this Biomedical Engineering course with a foundation year, you should have the expertise to fulfil a range of entry-level roles in this field confidently and competently. This could be in a one of many areas, from assistive technology, to rehabilitation, to robotics and more. 

There are also a range of advanced academic pursuits open to Biomedical Engineering graduates. You may choose to study for a relevant master's degree or take part in PhD research before beginning your working career. Towards the end of your course, your tutor will be happy to discuss all options with you.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

This is a four-year degree course with a built-in foundation year (Year 0). It's the perfect route into university if you don't meet the necessary entry requirements for the standard undergraduate degree. You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the three-year course.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like 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.

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How to apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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