Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,135.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Merging engineering with medical science to develop and produce equipment, devices, computing systems, and software. Biomedical Engineering integrates biology with engineering, utilizing engineering concepts and materials for healthcare applications. This field covers diverse specialties—you might work on artificial organs, robotic surgery systems, cutting-edge prosthetic limbs, or pharmaceutical innovations. Biomedical Engineers (also called Bioengineers) pioneer significant medical breakthroughs by creating the tools used by physicians and researchers. The need for Biomedical Engineers grows as technology plays an increasingly vital role in medical progress. By applying engineering fundamentals to biological challenges, this field has yielded transformative, life-preserving innovations. Biomedical Engineering continues to progress, branching into emerging domains like tissue regeneration—a key research focus at Ulster University's School of Engineering.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
BBB to include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Sciences (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science.
or
BCC to include one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics.
See the GCSE subject and grade requirements below, including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is a minimum of 26 points to include 13 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 65% and 65% in Level 2 NICATS Mathematics module in Science/Technology/Biological and Biomedical Science (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
NOTE: Biomedical Science does not have a Mathematicss module so applicants must have GCSE Maths C/4.
Overall profile of 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit in Science/Technology (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics is also required.
Alternative Mathematics qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered for the Mathematics requirement.
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.
GCSE pass at Grade C*/5 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent) if presenting only Design and Technology as the specified subject for this course OR GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent) if presenting another of the specified subjects for the course with or instead of Design and Technology.
and
GCSE Grades CC/44 or above in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in two of the following GCSE subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Technology and Design, Statistics (or equivalent).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
BBB to include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Sciences (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science.
or
BCC to include one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics.
See the GCSE subject and grade requirements below, including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is a minimum of 26 points to include 13 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 65% and 65% in Level 2 NICATS Mathematics module in Science/Technology/Biological and Biomedical Science (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
NOTE: Biomedical Science does not have a Mathematicss module so applicants must have GCSE Maths C/4.
Overall profile of 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit in Science/Technology (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics is also required.
Alternative Mathematics qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered for the Mathematics requirement.
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.
GCSE pass at Grade C*/5 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent) if presenting only Design and Technology as the specified subject for this course OR GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent) if presenting another of the specified subjects for the course with or instead of Design and Technology.
and
GCSE Grades CC/44 or above in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in two of the following GCSE subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Technology and Design, Statistics (or equivalent).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840