Biomedical Engineering (Electronics) with Industrial Studies
UCAS Code: B90I
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical Offer: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and an additional required subject (minimum grade A) or A*A*B including mathematics (minimum grade A*) and an additional required subject (minimum grade A*) or AAAA including mathematics and an additional required subject If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including mathematics and an additional required subject, plus grade A in the EPQ We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows: AAA including mathematics and an additional required subject or A*AB including grades A*A in mathematics and an additional required subject Required A-level subjects include mathematics and either physics, electronics, further mathematics, chemistry or biology. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass in the science Practical is required where applicable.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics and an required additional subject We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Required Principal subjects include mathematics and either physics, further mathematics, chemistry or biology.
Extended Project
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAA including mathematics and an additional required subject, and grade A in the EPQ Refer to the A level section (above), for information about subject requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 38 points overall with 18 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, and 6 at Higher Level in an additional required subject We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Required Higher Level subjects include mathematics and either physics, further mathematics, chemistry or biology. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information."
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics at H1 and an additional required subject at H1 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Required subjects include mathematics and either applied mathematics, physics, physics and chemistry, chemistry or biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades A*A in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject or D* in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. The University’s qualifications equivalencies table will be used: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/index.page#_ga=2.143280181.1285720294.1533033883-1673588377.1531313130 We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma or the BTEC National Diploma without additional A-levels. Applicants with a BTEC National Extended Diploma or a BTEC National Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject or D* in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. The University’s qualifications equivalencies table will be used: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/index.page#_ga=2.143280181.1285720294.1533033883-1673588377.1531313130 We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma or the BTEC Diploma without additional A-levels. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma or a BTEC Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
AAA including mathematics and an additional required subject or AA from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate or A*AB including grades A*A in mathematics and an additional required subject or A*A from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Required A-level subjects include mathematics and either physics, electronics, further mathematics, chemistry or biology. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass in the science Practical is required where applicable.
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About this course
Gain the skills to create sensors, apps and digital systems for a range of applications when you combine our highly regarded electronics training with the study of biomedicine.
On our five-year Biomedical Engineering (Electronics) degree you’ll learn about the latest advances in biomedical electronics from leading experts in their fields, including staff currently developing innovative healthcare technologies within the Biomedical Electronics Research Group. At Southampton our Electronic Engineering graduates have a world-leading reputation for creative solutions based on cutting-edge knowledge and state-of-the-art technical skills.
Benefit from an Industrial Placement Year, an additional year-long module that allows you to apply for a placement with an engineering-based organisation. The Industrial Placement Year will be taken between your second and third years, extending your degree to five years. During your year-long placement, you’ll fulfil the role of a trainee engineer on a full-time basis.
You’ll be well positioned for a career in a thriving sector as 92% of Southampton electronic and electrical graduates are in professional roles or further study within six months of graduation (Guardian University Guide 2020). You’ll develop your practical skills and teamwork in the UK’s leading electronics laboratories, we recently invested £8m in our electronics and computer science undergraduate laboratories
Our renowned teaching staff will prepare you to work in a wide variety of areas and fields. You’ll benefit from strong relationships with employers, our dedicated Careers Hub, an annual careers fair and our start-up incubator, Future Worlds, supporting student enterprise. Our BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and we are members of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UK-ESF) and IET Power Academy.
Modules
The first year provides a solid grounding in engineering science and design with an emphasis placed on civil and environmental engineering. The second year builds on the core engineering science and design taught in Year 1. Mathematics and statistics continue to be taught alongside other Faculty disciplines while, structural analysis, structural design, materials, numerical methods, soil mechanics, construction management, and hydraulics are tailored to civil and environmental engineering needs and applications. The third year builds on the core engineering science and design taught in Years 1 and 2. A group design project offers further opportunity for you to develop and apply design skills while, an individual research project allows you to tailor your engineering focus according to your own specific interests. The majority of modules are specific to civil and environmental engineering. However, you also have the opportunity to choose a language or curriculum innovation module to further broaden your learning. The fourth year represents the opportunity for you to tailor the focus of your degree by choosing six optional modules. Four of your choices must be related to environmental subjects, of which three options are offered from our MSc programme. A year long group design project, linked to research and industry sponsors, gives you the opportunity to develop a highly refined engineering design solution within a real world context. Project economics and management are taught to provide further transferrable skills for a successful future in industry. Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment, ThermoFluids, Design and Computing for Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering Fundamentals, Mechanics, Structures and Materials. Year 2: Structural Analysis, Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II, Structural Design and Materials, Design 2, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Numerical Methods, Construction Management. Year 3: Individual Project, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Applied Hydraulics, Design 3. Year 4: Group Design Project, Project Economics and Management
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework activities such as formal reports, research posters, laboratory reports, and reflective portfolios – all of which you will encounter during your degree.
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