About this course
This BEng Biomedical Engineering degree prepares you to tackle some of the biggest challenges in global healthcare. You’ll develop the skills to design software and hardware solutions to address real healthcare challenges. For example, you might explore ways to support an ageing population or improve rapid, remote diagnosis and treatment.
During your first year you’ll learn the core principles of electronics, computer science and life sciences. You’ll apply them to design and develop responsible healthcare technologies to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
Whether you design a wearable sensor that predicts heart failure or an AI system or algorithm that diagnoses disease quickly, you will graduate with the skills and awareness to improve healthcare through innovation.
On this 3-year biomedical engineering course you’ll have the opportunity to:
- design hardware and software systems that help monitor and control biological and physiological functions
- use simulation, design, and verification tools to design systems and to report on results
- work in our modern laboratories and facilities, equipped with industry-standard technology
- understand the clinical, safety and ethical issues in biomedical engineering, and how ideas can be taken to market
Choose your pathway
In your second and third years you’ll tailor your degree to your career ambitions by choosing one of the following pathways:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Southampton is a global centre for AI research, and this pathway allows you to learn from leading expertise in the field. You will learn to design and build intelligent algorithms that can analyse medical data, automate diagnostics, and work effectively with biomedical hardware. If you want to work in the growing MedTech software and data science sectors, this pathway is ideal.
Digital Health
We have one of the UK’s dedicated Digital Health research groups to teach you how to build the next generation of e-health and mobile health solutions. You will develop data science skills to turn the exponential growth of patient data into useful insights that can improve the quality of life. If you want to work on the digital transformation of healthcare records and the opportunities this creates across global health-tech industries, this pathway is ideal.
Electronic Systems
This pathway focuses on the physical electronic systems that make modern medicine possible. You will learn how to design and test circuits that directly interact with the human body, such as implantable and wearable sensors as well as high-resolution imaging systems. If you want hands-on design and innovation, and you’re interested in biosensors, diagnosis systems and rehabilitation technology, this pathway is ideal.
Mechatronics for Health
This pathway brings together mechanical, electrical, and control systems to create intelligent machines. You will learn the core science behind medical robotics and assistive technologies that help restore patient mobility and independence. If you’re interested in robotic surgery and advanced prosthetic engineering, this pathway is suited to you. Career opportunities include roles in robotics research, surgical systems engineering, remote surgery and rehabilitation technology development.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
Introducing Biomedical Engineering
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I think this course is really important because it actively builds upon medicine and applies it to see how it can build hardware and design software that can be used to improve and save lives around the world.
Course location
This course is based at Highfield.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
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Entry requirements
For Academic year 202627
A-levels
AAA including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics
A-levels additional information
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and and either biology, chemistry or physics (minimum grade B), plus grade A in the EPQ
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme as follows:
AAC including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either biology, chemistry or physics (minimum grade A)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in Physics, Biology or Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Diploma additional information
Applicants who have not studied the required subjects at Higher Level can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
International Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) statement
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
BTEC
RQF BTEC
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics.
We will consider the BTEC National Diploma if studied alongside A-levels in mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics.
We will consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering if studied alongside A-level mathematics.
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Additional information
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
QCF BTEC
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics
We will consider the BTEC Diploma if studied alongside A-levels in mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics.
We will consider the BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering if studied alongside A-level mathematics.
BTEC contextual
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted for this course.
Applicants with an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
Access Offer Contextual
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)
H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics, applied mathematics and either physics, physics and chemistry, chemistry or biology
Irish certificate additional information
Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
Irish Offer Contextual
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Scottish Qualification
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.
Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Welsh Baccalaureate
AAA including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics.
or
AA from two A-levels including mathematics and either biology, chemistry or physics, and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
Welsh Baccalaureate additional information
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Applicants who have not studied the required subjects can apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics Foundation Year
Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
T-Level
A Distinction overall, with A* in Core and Distinction in the Occupational Specialism, and grade A in A-level Mathematics
The following T levels are accepted:
- Healthcare Science
- Science
- Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
The following Occupational Specialisms are required:
- For the T level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing: either "Electrical and electronic engineering” or "Control and instrumentation engineering".
- For the T level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing: either "Maintenance engineering technologies: Electrical and Electronic" or "Maintenance engineering technologies: Mechatronic" or "Maintenance engineering technologies: Control and Instrumentation" or "Light and Electric Vehicles".
Other requirements
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Find the equivalent international qualifications for our entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.
If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:
IELTS score requirements
- overall score
- 6.5
- reading
- 6.0
- writing
- 6.0
- speaking
- 6.0
- listening
- 6.0
If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before your course starts.
You might meet our criteria in other ways if you do not have the qualifications we need. Find out more about:
- skills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)
Find out more about our Admissions Policy.
Foundation year for engineering, physics, maths and geophysics
A foundation year will give you the skills and knowledge to progress to this course if you don't have the right qualifications for direct entry.
It could be the right option if you:
- have A levels, or equivalent international qualifications, in subjects other than the ones needed for direct entry
- have international qualifications in relevant subjects but not at A level equivalent
- have a BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject
- are studying an Access course in a relevant subject
- are a mature student with relevant experience or study
You'll also need to show that you have strong maths skills.
Find full details on our Engineering, Maths, Physics, Geophysics Foundation Year page.
Foundation programmes for international students
A foundation programme will give you the language skills and subject knowledge you need if you're not qualified for direct entry to your chosen undergraduate course.
You'll progress to your chosen course after successfully completing the foundation programme.
Find out more about undergraduate foundation programmes for international students.
Mature applicants
We welcome applications from learners of all ages. Students who are aged 21 and over at the start of their undergraduate course are defined as mature by the University of Southampton. We take a holistic assessment of the application looking for academic ability and commitment to study. Typical entry requirements, which may vary from discipline to discipline, includes for example, evidence of recent formal academic qualifications or professional qualifications, relevant work experience or volunteering. You may also be invited to attend an interview with an Admissions Tutor. For some degree programmes, there may also be a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirement. We accept many different academic qualifications. For more information, please contact the Admissions Team.
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
Course structure
The topics you study will depend on the pathway you choose.
In your first 2 years, you’ll study core and compulsory modules that cover key biomedical engineering topics, including electronics, programming and mathematics.
Alongside this, you will study modules that introduce the fundamentals of life science and show how these principles apply to engineering.
These modules introduce new concepts and strengthen your core knowledge. They ensure all students have a shared foundation by the end of the first year. In the second year, this knowledge is developed further through modules that focus on design and real world applications.
In year 3, you will complete an individual project, whichever pathway you choose. This runs throughout the year and gives you the opportunity to work with academic staff to develop a solution to a biomedical engineering problem.
Year 1 overview
The first year is shared across all pathways and introduces you to the fundamentals of biomedical engineering.
You’ll cover topics such as:
- key elements of life science
- digital systems and microprocessors
- analogue systems and sensors
- programming for hardware and software
- engineering maths
Year 2 overview
In year 2, you will begin to specialise in your chosen pathway and continue to build your knowledge of key topics.
You will study further modules in electronics, biomechanics, artificial intelligence, digital health, and the fundamentals of human biology and biomaterials.
You will also apply your learning through a series of healthcare focused group and individual design exercises throughout the year.
Year 3 overview
In your final year, you'll complete an individual project, where you will develop a solution to a biomedical engineering problem. You'll work with one of our academic staff and use our modern research facilities.
You will also have the opportunity to specialise further in your pathway by choosing from a range of optional modules. These cover a broad selection of topics across different biomedical engineering specialisations.
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Find out why, when and how we might make changes.
For entry in academic year 2026 to 2027
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules in year 1:
BIOM Part One Laboratory Programme
This module is the lab programme for all first-year students enrolled on the BIOM degree programme. It aims to give students the opportunity to apply the theory that they learn in their other modules, and to provide them with transferrable, subject-based ...
Biomedical Engineering Mathematics
This course is designed to develop fundamental mathematical skills which Biomedical engineers need in order to tackle a wide variety of engineering and design problems. There is a particular focus on developing an understanding of mathematics as a toolbox...
Digital Systems
To introduce digital system design, the principles of programmable logic devices, the implementation of combinational and sequential circuits, and the principles of hardware design using industry standard hardware design tools.
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
This module will introduce students to the disciplines of biomedical engineering (BME). This module is organized into 4 blocks. The first block provides an overview of the key challenges in health and wellness, discussing ethical and security consider...
Programming I (BIOM)
To introduce the student to the concepts of programming using the C programming language, with an emphasis on programming for embedded systems.
Sensor Interfaces
This module will introduce you to the mathematical techniques needed to describe and analyse linear and simple non-linear electronic circuits. The module explains the properties of ideal circuit elements and the tools & techniques required to analyse a wi...
You must also choose from the following modules in year 1:
Applied Biomechanical Mathematics
This course explores the use of mathematics as a toolbox for engineers to calculate, model, visualise and design physical systems. The focus is on solving physical problems via equations, both analytically and numerically using computation, along with dev...
Programming II (BIOM)
The aim of this module is to teach the students object-oriented programming techniques using Java.
Year 2 modules
You must study the following modules in year 2:
Algorithms and data
This second-year module builds on students’ mathematical and coding skills gained at an introductory level. Through this module, students build on the knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles and practical skills necessary for developing eff...
Artificial Intelligence
This module aims to give a broad introduction to the rapidly-developing field of artificial intelligence.
Biomechatronics
The module aims to provide an integrated understanding of the representation and analysis of dynamical systems (electrical and mechanical), their solution and practical implementation in diagnosis and health monitoring for biomedical engineering problems ...
Control and Systems Engineering
This module guides students through the development of knowledge and understanding of linear continuous-time systems. It then introduces the basic analysis and design tools for electronic system control and provides opportunities to develop practical desi...
Digital Health Principles
In this second-year module on digital health principles, students will build on their Level 4 introductory biomedical knowledge, understanding of digital systems, and computational skills. Through this module, they will learn essential digital health prin...
Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Biomaterials
This module develops an understanding of the foundational principles of cell biology, delving into the cell structure, functions, and molecular processes, and diversity. Additionally, the course will introduce biomaterials, focusing on their types, proper...
Fundamentals of Physiology and Anatomy
The module will provide students with an understanding of the basic human anatomy (study of the structure) and physiology (study of the function). The students will learn the coupling of structure with function through a series of lectures and labs. The ...
Hardware Design for Biomedical Engineering
Conventional laboratory experiments are useful mainly to assist understanding or analysis. Because they are of necessity stereotyped, they are of limited usefulness when a circuit or system must be designed to meet a given specification. The majority of e...
Semiconductor Devices and Sensors
This module will introduce the concepts of semiconductor materials, devices, and sensors. You will develop a detailed understanding of the design, operating mechanisms and fabrication technology of semiconductor electronic/power electronic devices, optoel...
Signal Processing
To develop knowledge of the fundamentals of Signals and Systems. To introduce the concepts of signal transforms, system convolution and linear operations. To introduce the concepts of randomness in signals and systems. To provide a comprehensive found...
Software Design for Biomedical Engineering
Conventional laboratory experiments are useful mainly to assist understanding or analysis. Because they are of necessity stereotyped, they are of limited usefulness when a circuit or system must be designed to meet a given specification. The majority of e...
Statistical Modelling I
Simple linear regression is developed for one explanatory variable using the principle of least squares. The extension to two explanatory variables raises the issue of whether both variables are needed for a well-fitting model, or whether one is sufficien...
Year 3 modules
You must study the following modules in year 3:
Advanced Databases
This module builds on the first year Data Management module to give students a deeper and broader view of the issues involved in database management systems, some of the most complex software in common use.
Biosensors and Diagnostics
A biosensor is a device that translates a biomolecular binding event into an electrical or optical signal that can be quantified and recorded. Biosensors come in many different formats, from complicated nanofabricated mechanical transducers to simple but...
Machine Learning Technologies
Machine Learning is about extracting useful information from large and complex datasets. The module will cover the practical basis of how learning algorithms are can be applied. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory-bases sessions. Exclusions...
Part III Individual Project Phase 1
The Part Three Individual Project gives students the opportunity to gain both detailed knowledge and practical experience in a more focussed area than generally possible elsewhere in their degree programme. Most projects are in the nature of a challenging...
Part III Individual Project Phase 2
The Part III Individual Project gives students the opportunity to gain both detailed knowledge and practical experience in a more focussed area than generally possible elsewhere in their degree programme. Most projects are in the nature of a challenging e...
You must also choose from the following modules in year 3:
Advanced Computer Architecture
This module covers the development of modern computer architectures for servers, workstations, hand-held devices, signal processing and embedded systems from the introduction of the four-stage RISC pipeline to the present day.
Advanced Databases
This module builds on the first year Data Management module to give students a deeper and broader view of the issues involved in database management systems, some of the most complex software in common use.
Advanced Partial Differential Equations
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) occur frequently in many areas of mathematics. This module extends earlier work on PDEs by presenting a variety of more advanced solution techniques together with some of the underlying theory.
Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics
To cover in some depth those areas of circuitry likely to be used between an analogue signal source and a digital signal processing system, making maximum use of available integrated circuits. This fits in with our overall programme of providing a broa...
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Large-scale approaches at the molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological level are revolutionizing biology by enabling systems-level questions to be addressed. In many cases, these approaches are driven by technologies that allow the components of bio...
Biomaterials
A biomaterial can be described as a material used in a biomedical device intended to interact with biological systems. The selection of an appropriate biomaterial is critical to the performance of an implant. For a hip replacement, properties such as good...
Biosensors and Diagnostics
A biosensor is a device that translates a biomolecular binding event into an electrical or optical signal that can be quantified and recorded. Biosensors come in many different formats, from complicated nanofabricated mechanical transducers to simple but...
Cloud Application Development
During the first two years of the degree students gain experience in a variety of 'traditional' programming languages in procedural, functional and object-oriented flavours. This module addresses the design and use of scripting languages for a contemporar...
Computational Biology
Modern biology poses many challenging problems for the computer scientists. Rapid growth in instrumentation, and our ability to archive and distribute vast amounts of data, has significantly changed the way we attempt to understand cellular function, and ...
Computer Vision
The challenge of computer vision is to develop a computer based system with the capabilities of the human eye-brain system. It is therefore primarily concerned with the problem of capturing and making sense of digital images. The field draws heavily on ma...
Control System Design
- To develop skills for design of linear multivariable control systems by pole placement. - To introduce basic nonlinear system analysis and design methods.
Digital IC and Systems Design
This module aims to provide a coherent introduction to digital VLSI design in CMOS, and to give students a broad understanding of the main principles required for system-on-chip design. Advanced techniques such as timing analysis and asynchronous design w...
Embedded Networked Systems
With rapid popularity and advancements in technologies like the internet-of-things (IoT) and network-on-chip (NoC), the ability to connect and network embedded devices is becoming ever more commonplace, and a feature of most electronic devices. This modul...
Engineering Replacement Body Parts
Do you want to find out how stem cells are being used to help treat disease and allow us to live better, for longer? And are you interested in the controversy surrounding them? Do you want to find out what tissue engineering is, and how scientists are ...
Fluids and Mechanical Materials
- To outline the basic principles underlying the behaviour of fluids. - To provide knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. - To provide knowledge and understanding of structure of polymers and composites and how this determin...
From Data to Dynamical Model: System Identification
The main problem in system identification is deriving mathematical models of dynamical systems (for transfer function, state-space) from data. Such problem arises for example in control, when the complexity of a model or lack of physical insight prevent t...
Global Health
The global health module is an exciting opportunity to examine the factors associated with emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases such as the recent outbreak of Ebola and Swine Flu that quickly spread around the world, and non-communicable diseases ...
Machine Learning Technologies
Machine Learning is about extracting useful information from large and complex datasets. The module will cover the practical basis of how learning algorithms are can be applied. You will gain hands-on experience in laboratory-bases sessions. Exclusions...
Manufacturing and Materials
This module manufacturing and materials is intended to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between design, manufacturing processing and materials properties. This module discusses various manufacturing methods including casting, forming, we...
Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration
The module provides an overview of relevant topics in mechanical power transmission and methodology of vibration analysis for such mechanical assemblies. The main objective of the module is to learn methods of analysis and design of machines and their ...
Natural Language Processing
This module gives students an introduction to natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and an understanding of how to implement NLP applications.
Operational Research
The module introduces the operational research approach for modelling and solving engineering and management problems.
Orthopaedic Biomechanics
This module will provide an insight into the engineering based problems faced in orthopaedic biomechanics, through a detailed study of intact lower limb and the lower limb pre- and post- total joint replacement. You will gain an understanding of the struc...
Principles of Neuroscience
This module conveys the concept of neuroscience as an integrative discipline by providing a description of mammalian nervous system function from molecular aspects of synaptic signalling to information integration and system level processing. Lectures ...
Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
This module gives a broad introduction to development of real-time and embedded systems
Security of Cyber Physical Systems
The course requires to understand C code, assembly language, x86 architectures and memory allocation (a refresher will be provided).
Signal and Image Processing
Signal processing is an essential part of human life and of modern industrial systems. As humans we see and hear and process signals. This is the same in electronic systems: we sense and then process signals. We need to be able to understand these signals...
Learning and assessment
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- lectures
- classes and tutorials
- coursework
- individual and group projects
- independent learning (studying on your own)
Academic support
You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.
Course leader
Russel Torah is the course leader.
Careers and employability
Employability skills
This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.
The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:
- Research
- Critical thinking
- Commercial awareness
- Self-management
- Confidence
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- EDI leadership
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Resilience
The employability and enterprise skills you'll gain from this course are reflected in the Southampton skills model. When you join us you'll be able to use our skills model to track, plan, and benefit your career development and progress.
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Career pathways
Graduates commonly work in a range of organisations or sectors including:
Information and Communication,
Education,
Public Administration and Defence,
Scientific and Technical,
Manufacturing.
- Prosthetic device engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Rehabilitation engineer
- Biomechanical engineer
- Biomaterials engineer
- Physiological modeller
- Research scientist
- Medical technology developer
- Biotechnologist
- Nanotechnologist
- University lecturer
- Management consultant
- Data analyst
- Financial analyst
- Science teacher
- Project manager
- Manufacturing engineer
- Medical laboratory assistant
- Biomedical support worker
- Associate Practitioner
- Account executive
- Medical writer
- Biomedical engineer
- Secondary school teacher
- Data engineer
- Software engineer
- Research coordinator
Job prospects for BEng Biomedical Engineering graduates
*Example graduate job titles and job prospect statistics taken from The Graduate Outcomes Survey, which gathers information about the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after finishing their course.
Work experience opportunities
Choosing to do work experience is a great way to enhance your employability, build valuable networks, and evidence your potential. Learn about the different work and industry experience options at Southampton.
Careers services and support
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:
- work experience schemes
- CV and interview skills and workshops
- networking events
- careers fairs attended by top employers
- a wealth of volunteering opportunities
- study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.
Your career ideas and graduate job opportunities may change while you're at university. So it is important to take time to regularly reflect on your goals, speak to people in industry and seek advice and up-to-date information from Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise professionals at the University.
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £9,535.
- EU and international students pay £31,000.
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and standard exams.
Find out how to:
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.
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Bursaries, scholarships and other funding
If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £36,200 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.
If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.
Get in touch for advice about student money matters.
Scholarships and grants
You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies.
We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from under-represented backgrounds.
Support during your course
The Student Hub offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student.
How to apply
What happens after you apply?
We will assess your application on the strength of your:
- predicted grades
- academic achievements
- personal statement
- academic reference
We'll aim to process your application within 2 to 6 weeks, but this will depend on when it is submitted. Applications submitted in January, particularly near to the UCAS equal consideration deadline, might take substantially longer to be processed due to the high volume received at that time.
Equality and diversity
We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
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