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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.
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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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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
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
Director of Learning and Teaching, Lecturer in Mechanical and Medical Engineering
Louise’s expertise lies in bioreactor development, biomaterials for wound care devices, and tissue-material interactions for medical devices. Her research forms part of the University Advanced Wound Care Cluster, working closely with Smith & Nephew.
Dr Harriet Talbott
Medical Engineering Programme Director; Lecturer in Medical Engineering
Harriet’s research focuses on the use of computational methods in investigating pathologies of the foot and ankle, with a focus on finite element analysis. During her PhD, she investigated the consequences of haemophilia on joint health in the ankl
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Fees & Funding
How much is it?
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.
Not ready to apply yet?
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...
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
Biomedical Engineering. Ranked 4th in the UK for teaching on my course. National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, HEIs only
All modules on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.