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University of Kent

UCAS Code: 3D9J | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,B-B,C,C

Including Mathematics at grade B plus one other STEM subject

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30-26

30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points, including Maths (not Maths Studies) OR Maths: Analysis and Approaches OR Maths: Applications and Interpretations at HL5 or SL6, plus one other Science subject at HL5 or SL6

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

DMM-MMM

in an Engineering subject including Further Maths/Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. Other subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.

Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis

The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

UCAS Tariff

120-104

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Biomedical engineering

**Biomedical Engineering**
Business and research environments need engineers who can design complete solutions involving complex integrated systems. Biomedical Engineering at Kent educates engineers that can develop systems used in medical practice and biology research.

This cross-disciplinary programme is designed for students with an equally strong interest in engineering and biology/medicine. Drawing from our established expertise in engineering technologies and from the research synergies with the School of Biosciences, this degree produces engineers with a solid knowledge in biology and medical science.

**Accreditation**
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

**Your Future**
Our graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies, manufacturing industries, medical engineering, oil and gas industries, process industries, the public sector, research establishments and transport including road and railways.

**Location**
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.

Year 1: You’ll gain a broad foundation in biomedical engineering. You’ll take on lab-based practical work to help you develop an in-depth understanding of electronics and biology.
Compulsory modules currently include the following: Mathematics for Engineering; Electronics for Engineers; Fundamentals of Programming; Engineering Materials and Design; Design and Manufacturing Project; Biomedical Engineering Skills.

Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Mechatronics and Measurements; Biomechanics; Image Analysis and Applications; Signal Processing and Control Systems; Engineering Team Project; Anatomy and Physiology.

Year 3: You’ll develop a strong understanding in biomechanics, medical physics, product development and much more.
Compulsory modules currently include the following: Medical Dynamics; Robotics and AI; Research Project; Biomaterials. Optional modules may include the following: Embedded Systems and IoT; Advanced Manufacturing Technologies; Medical Physics; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Philosophy of Cognitive Science and AI.

For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.

Extra funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

The Uni

Course location:

Canterbury campus

Department:

School of Engineering

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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.

82%
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

64%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
73%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
82%
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

91%
Library resources
100%
IT resources
91%
Course specific equipment and facilities
36%
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?

79%
UK students
21%
International students
55%
Male students
45%
Female students
81%
2:1 or above
21%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
D

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.

£27,000
med
Average annual salary
97%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

39%
Engineering professionals
35%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
7%
Other elementary services occupations

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.

£30k

£30k

£34k

£34k

£39k

£39k

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This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

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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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

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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