Biomedical Engineering
Birmingham City University
UCAS Code: H160 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Must include A Level Mathematics or Physics Grade C or above Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or Level 3 equivalents
AS
112 UCAS tariff points. Must include A Level Mathematics or Physics Grade C or above Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project A maximum of two AS-Level subjects can be considered along with two A-levels or a combination of equivalent Level 3 qualifications
60 credits overall. Minimum of 45 credits at level 3. Including 12 credits at Merit or Distinction (of which 9 must be in Mathematics and 3 in Science subject. If applying with an Access course you only need GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Two subjects at grade C/4 or above Must include Mathematics and English Language. Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are accepted . Must have been achieved at the point of application. • Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application Acceptable equivalents: - City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy - Functional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2 Maths and English - Key Skills level 2 Application of Number and Communication Scottish Intermediate 2 Scottish National 5 Scottish Credit Standard Grade 2 or above
HNC (BTEC)
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 Must be in an Engineering related subject
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5 Must be in an Engineering related subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall with grade 5 in Mathematics (Higher level) and pass one of the following subjects from Group 4 at Higher Level (Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology Physics) For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB.
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 112 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3)) Must include Mathematics in Higher Level
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Must be in Mathematics or Engineering related subject
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Either the BTEC level 3 National Certificate must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Including Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in further Mathematics for Technicians.
112 UCAS points Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Either the BTEC level 3 National Certificate must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Either the BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in further Mathematics for Technicians.
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Either the BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate must include Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Mathematics
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades CCD. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
UCAS Tariff
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
About this course
Are you interested in engineering that interacts with the human body? Are you interested in engineering that interacts with the human body? Our practice-led three-year BEng Biomedical Engineering course explores mathematics, anatomy, physiology and computing to meet the rapid advancement in technology which is becoming a vital part of healthcare. Throughout this programme, you will have the option to carry out exciting work placements in the UK and abroad. If this sounds like the degree for you then find out more about our university entry requirements.
You will benefit from facilities and learning spaces at our £71 million City South Campus for health and City Centre campus for engineering.
This unique course pulls in a range of different subjects, from mechanical to electrical and electronic engineering and the opportunities to undertake valuable work placements, international exchanges, and informative trips and visits - as well as networking events with employers!
You could go on to work alongside medical professionals and scientists, designing artificial limbs and life saving technology, or you could pursue a career in medicine, engineering or medical imaging and robotics.
So, if you have a creative flair and love of science/engineering then this could be the course for you! Visit the Birmingham City University website or get in touch to find out more.
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City South Campus, Edgbaston
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