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Ulster University

UCAS Code: BH81 | Bachelor of Engineering - BEng

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B

To include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Science (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science. BCC if presenting GCE A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics. See the GCSE subject and grade requirements including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Access Diploma must be in Science/Technology. GCSE Maths grade C/4 also required. For Ulster University validated Access courses, in the same subjects, the requirement is 65% overall and 65% in NICATS Level 2 Maths module. Alternative Maths qualifications considered.

120 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 and Mathematics at H5 if studied at Higher Level or English at O4 and Maths at O3 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject Requirements Higher Level subjects must include at minimum Grade H6 2 from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Technology, Computing, Biology, Engineering or Design & Communication Graphics.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDD

Must be in Engineering, Science of Applied Science (inc Forensic Science & Medical Science), Aerospace Engineering (not Electrical/Electronic Engineering).

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

DDM

Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7580/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (RQF) (601/7584/9) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) The BTEC qualification must be in an Engineering or Applied Science subject area and/or the A Level must be in one of the specified subjects (see A Level section). OCR/Cambridge Technical Combinations OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section). To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,C

To include Maths and a Science subject.

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C,C

To include grades BB in Maths and a Science subject.

UCAS Tariff

120-123

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About this course

Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2025

Subjects

General or integrated engineering

Biomedical engineering

Biomedical Engineering combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. It spans a wide variety of disciplines – you could be working with artificial organs, surgical robots, advanced prosthetics or the development of new drugs.

Biomedical Engineers (sometimes referred to as Bioengineers) are responsible for driving major innovations and advances in medicine they design and develop all of the equipment used by doctors and biomedical scientists.

The demand for Biomedical Engineers is increasing as machinery and technology become ever more essential to developments in medicine and healthcare. The combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge to address medical needs has contributed to the development of many revolutionary and life-saving concepts.

Biomedical Engineering is constantly evolving and expanding into new areas such as tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, a core research theme within the School of Engineering at Ulster University.

Tuition fees

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

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,320
per year
International
£16,320
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,750
per year
Republic of Ireland
£4,750
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Belfast

Department:

Belfast Campus

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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.

73%
General or integrated engineering
84%
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.

Engineering (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
79%
Staff are good at explaining things
69%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
74%
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

76%
Library resources
70%
IT resources
84%
Course specific equipment and facilities
61%
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?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
64%
Male students
36%
Female students
95%
2:1 or above
19%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
A

Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
91%
Staff are good at explaining things
66%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
81%
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

72%
Library resources
84%
IT resources
97%
Course specific equipment and facilities
78%
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?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
97%
2:1 or above
19%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
A
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.

Engineering (non-specific)

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.

£22,500
med
Average annual salary
86%
low
Employed or in further education
82%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

69%
Engineering professionals
6%
Science, engineering and production technicians
6%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

As a mixed subject within engineering where students get a chance to learn from a range of disciplines, this course isn't taken by as many people as some of the more specialist disciplines. Demand for engineering skills is high, though, and so unemployment rates are low and the average starting salary was a very healthy £26,400 for 2015 graduates. Graduates are able to specialise enough to be working in jobs in engineering — especially in design and development - as well as engineering project management. IT and management consultancy were some of the more common jobs outside engineering. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to a MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

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.

£23,000
low
Average annual salary
93%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

68%
Engineering professionals
5%
Science, engineering and production technicians
4%
Quality and regulatory professionals

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