BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation year is an undergraduate degree in the Automotive Engineering domain. The programme features a foundation year designed to establish grounding in engineering, biology, and mathematics before progressing to advanced study. The first year covers core subjects through Foundation Principles 0, Foundation Principles 1, Engineering Study Skills, and Engineering Technology. Subsequent years build competence via modules such as Principles of Biomolecular Science, Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering, Introduction to Biomechanics, Medical Sensory Devices and Measurement, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Biomedical Engineering Projects and Systems, Biomedical Engineering Modelling & Analysis, Medical Instrumentation and Control, Intermediate Biomechanics, Technology in Advanced Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment, Group Project and Investigation, Biomechatronics and Medical Devices, Medical Equipment Technology, Simulation of Medical Engineering Systems, Advanced Biomechatronic Systems, Advanced Biomechanics, BEng Individual Project, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Management and Enterprise in Engineering, and Molecular and Synthetic Bioengineering.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant mathematics, engineering or science-related subjects are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and preferably Science. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 51%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 45%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Principles 0
- Foundation Principles 1
- Engineering Study Skills
- Engineering Technology
- Principles of Biomolecular Science
- Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Medical Sensory Devices and Measurement
- Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
- Biomedical Engineering Projects and Systems
- Biomedical Engineering Modelling & Analysis
- Medical Instrumentation and Control
- Intermediate Biomechanics
- Technology in Advanced Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment
- Group Project and Investigation
- Biomechatronics and Medical Devices
- Medical Equipment Technology
- Simulation of Medical Engineering Systems
- Advanced Biomechatronic Systems
- Advanced Biomechanics
- BEng Individual Project
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Management and Enterprise in Engineering
- Molecular and Synthetic Bioengineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.