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Biomedical Students in a lab at the University of Hull
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Allam Medical Building at the University of Hull
Undergraduate

Looking for a more hands-on course? You’ve found it. Put your lab skills to good use on local hospital visits. And choose to spend a whole year on placement gaining real-world experience.

This is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. And thanks to our close links to the NHS and medical device companies, you’ll be right on the pulse of future trends in medical technology.

Our accredited course is a recognised qualification towards Chartered Engineer status. Plus, we offer an integrated Masters (MEng) option. So a degree from Hull will open doors to even more opportunities.

This course is accredited by

IMechE accreditedIET accreditedIPEM accredited

About this course

Biomedical engineering deals with the development of medical devices. Particularly those related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine used to replace or regenerate cells, tissues and organs. Through a blend of virtual learning systems and traditional teaching, you'll develop the techniques to solve these complex problems.

You’ll get hands-on with medical tech, including endoscopy and ultrasound. You’ll test biomaterials and medical devices, such as prosthetics and orthotics. You’ll practise taking physiological measurements through EMG and ECG. You'll learn practical dissection skills in the lab to gain a complete understanding of human anatomy and the medical engineering issues which may arise for surgeons. And you’ll also spend time in local hospitals getting first-hand experience of biomedical engineering in practice.

As well as our three-year course, we offer four and five-year options. Choose from a built-in placement year or an integrated Masters (MEng) – or combine them both. And like all our engineering courses, Biomedical Engineering shares a common first year. That means you can switch degrees in your second year if you want to choose a different pathway.

Looking for a more hands-on degree? This is it.

Module options

Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120.

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Filters

  • Engineering Design Challenge

    Develop and enhance a range of professional skills as a basis for professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. 

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Fundamentals of Engineering

    Introducing the key principles and concepts of mechanical and electrical and electronic engineering; ranging from digital electronics to basic stress analysis concepts.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Mathematics for Engineers

    Gain knowledge of the characteristics of a range of functions and techniques appropriate to engineering, developing expertise in analysis, interpretation and problem solving.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Practical Skills for Engineers

    An introduction to key experiments and construction skills required for electrical and electronic engineers, as well as hands-on experience in the mechanical engineering manufacturing workshop.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Programming and Control

    Communication of mathematical problems and solutions, as well as logic simulation and C programming results for academic, specialist and non-specialist audiences.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Thermofluids

    Gain knowledge, comprehension and hands-on experience of using a range of mathematical functions and techniques appropriate to the application of Engineering Thermofluids to engineering processes.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Physiological Measurement and Maths

    This module introduces you to physiological measurements in the context of medical engineering, including the devices used in clinical practice. 

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • Mechanical Engineering Design

    An opportunity to apply engineering design tools and techniques to solve real-world engineering problems. This module will take you through the product design process right from initial design specification, though to manufacturing planning and prescription.

    compulsory

    20 credits

  • NHS Medical Engineering in Practice and Stress Analysis

    Gain first-hand experience of medical engineering in the healthcare setting by spending time in a number of different departments in local NHS hospitals. 

    compulsory

    20 credits

Our facilities

There’s significant ongoing investment in engineering, resulting in new specialist medical engineering teaching and research labs.

Our academics

You'll be taught by experienced engineering professionals, and by NHS clinicians and clinical engineers from local hospitals.

Biomedical Engineering at Hull is highly rated by our students, who go on to join a variety of career sectors.

Dr Louise France

Dr Louise France

Director of Learning and Teaching, Lecturer in Mechanical and Medical Engineering

Dr Harriet Talbott

Dr Harriet Talbott

Medical Engineering Programme Director; Lecturer in Medical Engineering

Entry Requirements

Fees & Funding

How much is it?

Biomedical Engineering students measuring anatomical skeleton

Future prospects

Our courses give you the skills to succeed in an industry worth more than £300 billion (Kalorama, 'The Global Market for Medical Devices', 2017).

Medical engineers often work in hospitals, research facilities and regulatory agencies. Major medical device companies, such as Smith & Nephew (who have their Advanced Wound Management base right here in Hull) and Johnson & Johnson, employ graduates to design and deliver projects. Many of our students receive offers of employment even before they graduate.

Our BEng degree is a recognised qualification towards Chartered Engineer status. And our MEng qualification fully meets the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer status.

Become part of the next generation of futuremakers

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply through Clearing.

The standard way to apply is through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.

University of Hull students on campus

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Visit our next Open Day, and see all that Hull has to offer for yourself. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.

You may also be interested in...

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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).

All modules on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.