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Aston University, Birmingham

UCAS Code: H542 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,C-C,C,C

BBC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below - Standard offer. BCC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC: including 2 subjects from the listed STEM (b) subjects below - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:30,P:0

15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3 including 30 credits from STEM (b) subject units. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English Language or Literature all at grade C/4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

29

5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including 2 subjects from the STEM (b) subject list. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths. QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For any other BTEC qualifications please check the Aston website.

T Level

D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Onsite Construction - Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

UCAS Tariff

96-112

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About this course

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Biomedical engineering

**Overview**
Accredited by IMechE this degree will provide the next generation of biomedical engineers with the practical skills, knowledge and experience to develop innovative technologies and solutions contributing to the development of medical devices, diagnostic tools prosthetics, and therapies.

With strong links to UK and International industries and world-class facilities, we will prepare you for a successful career that can help you transform healthcare. Our academics are actively involved in the field and have generated companies and partners with several hospitals, industry consortia, and medical device forums, giving our students access to over 100 companies, developing real-world health products in an entrepreneurial environment.

**Assessment**

We offer an supportive and inclusive learning environment. Or academics are dedicated to providing quality teaching for you to have a positive and engaging academic experience. 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.

**Key course benefits:**

- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

- Aston University was awarded TEF Gold, the highest possible rating for teaching excellence 2023

- Ranked 13th in the UK for Biomedical Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024)

- Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including movement lab and 3D workstations.

- Students who achieve an average mark of 50% in the third year of the BEng program can choose to enter the MEng (you can convert to this programme at any time during the BEng).

Assessment methods

We offer an supportive and inclusive learning environment. Or academics are dedicated to providing quality teaching for you to have a positive and engaging academic experience. 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

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.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
International
£21,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Aston University, Birmingham

Department:

School of Engineering and Technology

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

65%
Biomedical engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

Teaching and learning

59%
Staff make the subject interesting
71%
Staff are good at explaining things
82%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
59%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

63%
Library resources
76%
IT resources
71%
Course specific equipment and facilities
41%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

89%
UK students
11%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
81%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,140
med
Average annual salary
91%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

36%
Engineering professionals
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
5%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

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It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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