Biomedical Engineering including a Foundation Year
University of KentBiomedical Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is DDD.
A-Level Entry
DDD
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
72 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Biomedical Engineering
Business and research environments need engineers who can design complete solutions involving complex integrated systems. Biomedical Engineering at Kent educates engineers that can develop systems used in medical practice and biology research.
This cross-disciplinary programme is designed for students with an equally strong interest in engineering and biology/medicine. Drawing from our established expertise in engineering technologies and from the research synergies with the School of Biosciences, this degree produces engineers with a solid knowledge in biology and medical science.
Foundation year
If you don't have the right grades to enrol directly on to our BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree, you could opt to start your studies with our Foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree pathway.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Your Future
Our graduates find employment in a huge range of sectors such as aerospace and automotive industries, the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence, construction and building services, energy utilities, government agencies, manufacturing industries, medical engineering, oil and gas industries, process industries, the public sector, research establishments and transport including road and railways.
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Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Canterbury
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Biomedical sciences, Biology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £32,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ