Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

Biomedical Engineering applies engineering principles to the human body, in pursuit of an advanced and personalised style of future healthcare. Combining engineering with the instrumentation used in modern medicine promises to generate important new technologies which touch, and extend, all our lifetimes.<br/><br/>Our degree prepares you for a rewarding career across a range of sectors, working to design and innovate the medical technologies of tomorrow. You will gain core engineering skills while learning about anatomy, physiology and communication with clinicians. As you progress, your developing analytical and problem-solving abilities will combine with hands-on experience of industrial medical devices and instruments, establishing skills that are vital to employment in the wider industry.<br/><br/>Our Biomedical Engineering degrees cover three main themes; Biomechanics and Matertials will explore the development and analysis of materials for strength and biocompatibility; Instrumentation will cover the quantification of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques; and Bioprocess, which details the important physical, chemical and biological process within the human body.<br/><br/>Throughout your studies you will benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities, including electrical engineering instruments to build and test medical devices, and biomechanical modelling units to optimise implant technologies.<br/><br/>You will study alongside our thriving research community, such as the Biomedical Engineering Simulation & Testing (BEST) Lab, a fantastic space for interdisciplinary researchers to grow ideas from concept through to manufacture, instrumentation, and testing.<br/><br/>The Foundation Year for this programme can give you an exciting introduction to higher education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful in your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education, or are returning to education after a gap. Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress onto Year 1 of your degree..