The first year will introduce you to the fundamentals of biomedical engineering and your chosen pathway. You’ll cover topics like programming, digital systems and microprocessors, maths, electronic systems and sensors, biomedical engineering design and key elements of life science. 

You'll continue to build upon your knowledge of key topics, with further modules in electronics, programming and fundamentals of cell biology and physiology.  

You’ll also apply your knowledge to design a health and wellness monitoring platform within a healthcare technology design project. 

You’ll undertake an individual project. You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules. 

You’ll undertake your industrial studies with one of our partner companies. 

This will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills that you’ve developed during the early years of your degree. You’ll gain vital experience towards becoming a professional biomedical engineer after graduation. 

The year in industry is assessed by academics and industry experts. During the year you will continue to have the support of the University, with regular contact and reduced fees while you are on placement. You will also receive a salary from the company for that year. 

You'll work on a group design project. This is compulsory, taken over the full academic year and may include students from other engineering disciplines.  

You’ll also have the freedom to tailor the degree to your liking by choosing from a wide variety of optional modules.