Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) BEng (Dubai)

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.

In Year 3, students complete a Medical Device Design module worth 20 credits, where they design a functional biomedical device and test it in the university lab. Throughout the programme you attend lectures, tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions, and work on integrated design projects that develop both mechanical engineering and biomedical knowledge.

Weekly you will study core mechanical subjects such as Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Mechatronics, while also covering specialised topics like Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering. Projects and group design studies give you experience of teamwork, problem-solving and the commercial, legal and safety considerations of developing medical technologies.

Graduates receive a Bachelor of Engineering degree recognised in the UAE and by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.