Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering (Placement year) in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,135.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Biomedical Engineering merges biological sciences with engineering, utilizing engineering concepts and materials for medical and healthcare applications. This field covers diverse areas including artificial organ development, robotic surgery systems, cutting-edge prosthetic devices, and pharmaceutical innovations.
Often called Bioengineers, these professionals pioneer medical breakthroughs by creating the specialized equipment utilized by physicians and medical researchers.
With technology playing an increasingly vital role in medical progress, the need for Biomedical Engineers continues to grow. By applying engineering solutions to biological challenges, this discipline has produced numerous groundbreaking medical advancements that save lives.
This dynamic field keeps advancing into emerging domains like tissue regeneration and restorative medicine, key research focuses in Ulster University's Engineering School.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
ABB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Science (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science.
or
BBC if presenting A Level Physics in addition to Mathematics.
NOTE:
Applicants for the MEng Hons Biomedical Engineering course, not eligible for entry to the MEng, will automatically be considered for entry to the BEng Hons Biomedical Engineering course both at offer making stage and once results have been received.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile minimum 27 points (13 at higher level) to include minimum grade 6 in HL Maths and grade 5 in another HL subject. Grade 4 in English Language is also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
MEng entry not available directly from Access course.
GCSE
For full time study, you must satisfy the general entry 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/4 or above in Mathematics
and
GCSE pass at Grades CC/44 in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in 2 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)
ABB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Science (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science.
or
BBC if presenting A Level Physics in addition to Mathematics.
NOTE:
Applicants for the MEng Hons Biomedical Engineering course, not eligible for entry to the MEng, will automatically be considered for entry to the BEng Hons Biomedical Engineering course both at offer making stage and once results have been received.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile minimum 27 points (13 at higher level) to include minimum grade 6 in HL Maths and grade 5 in another HL subject. Grade 4 in English Language is also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
MEng entry not available directly from Access course.
GCSE
For full time study, you must satisfy the general entry 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/4 or above in Mathematics
and
GCSE pass at Grades CC/44 in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in 2 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