Course Summary

Our four year MEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering course is delivered in a way that is unique to Aston. You will complete years one to three alongside the BEng students, your final year modules are then delivered via distance learning, allowing you to undertake them whilst on an internship, work placement or in employment in the biomedical engineering industry, applying what you have learnt to your real-life work. This course bridges the gap between health, medicine and engineering. Studying at Aston University gives you the hands-on skills, knowledge and experience to help create the healthcare practices of tomorrow. As a biomedical engineer, you will have the skills, flexibility and knowledge to be involved in a wide number of activities such as developing innovative devices and delivering expert services directly to patients. Through a combination of our deep links into industry and world-class, state-of-the-art facilities, Aston is the ideal place to prepare for a successful and enriching career that improves and saves lives. Learning on the course is enhanced with visits to clinical settings and manufacturers, designed to inspire your sense of innovation and entrepreneurship. In fact, we’re partners in the Medical Device Testing and Evaluation centre (MD-TEC) based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. This means you’ll have access to over 100 companies developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment with mock operating theatres and wards. **Key course benefits:** - Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - 93.8% of students found the course intellectually stimulating (NSS, 2019) - Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including movement lab and 3D workstations - Study your final year masters level modules via distance learning, allowing you to undertake them whilst on an internship, work placement or in employment in the biomedical engineering industry

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Study a range of core modules including: Software Engineering, Human Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers, Biomedical Engineering Project 1, Electronics Engineering Fundamentals, Engineering Science 1, Materials and Manufacturing 1, and Mathematical Modelling for Engineers. Year 2 Develop your skills and knowledge further by studying a range of cor modules including: Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Kinematics, Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Biophysics, Biofluid Mechanics, and Biomedical Engineering Project 2. Year 3 Expand your understanding of advanced topics and complete your individual research project with the development of a complete medical device: from concept to final prototype design. Core modules include: Computational Methods in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Implants and Prosthetics, Medical Imaging, Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, and Research Project. For more information, please visit our website. Final Year Apply what you learn to real life scenarios while working in the biomedical engineering industry on an internship, work placement or in employment. Modules are delivered via distance learning, via online narrated lectures and reflective coursework. Core modules: Clinical Trials and Research Design, Medical Devices Regulations, Medical Robotics, Neural Engineering, and Research and Design Project Portfolio. For more information, please visit our website. * Please note to ensure our BEng/MEng Biomedical Engineering course provides you with the most up to date and relevant education our curriculum has recently undergone a redesign. Full details of our 2020 curriculum will be updated shortly.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course is designed to be interactive with a range of teaching methods and learning styles. You will have the opportunity to learn via a diverse range of learning methods, such as: hands-on practical sessions, lectures, lab classes, project work, interactive workshops, video and computer-aided learning, and regular visits from clinics and manufacturers; giving you exclusive insight into the latest clinical trials and medical devices. Assessments are linked to learning outcomes, and we use a wide range of methods including exams, essay, reports, presentations, project work and computer based assessment. You will also take part in a mix of individual and group work to allow innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills to be developed.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Mechanical Engineers, Institute of

How to Apply

26 January 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: H541

Institution code: A80

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

BBC must include one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics. BCC must include two subjects from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics. BCC must include one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Design Technology/ Biology/ Engineering Science or Electronics AND grade B in Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). CCC for contextual offer students (see Aston University website for details).

Access to HE must include at least 25 credits in any of the following subjects: maths, physics, electronics, biology, design technology or engineering science

29 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include Maths or Physics or Design Technology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English.

If the BTEC subject is in Engineering or related subject then you are not required to take an additional A Level. With any other BTEC subject you must also achieve a grade B in one subject from: Math/ Physics/ Further Maths/ Biology/ Design Technology/ Engineering Science or Electronics.

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.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 97%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 20200.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students. * Please note that the tuition fees stated are for 2022 entry. 2023 tuition fees are subject to approval and will be published on this website at the earliest opportunity. **The latest information relating to EU students and tuition fees for 2022 can be found on the UCAS website at: https://www.ucas.com/finance/finance-international-and-eu-students. ***The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. ^^Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law.

Provider information

Aston Triangle
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Birmingham
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