Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering BEng

Tuition is 23,200 GBP per year.

From the tactile precision of a motion tracking suite to the strategic complexity of medical device design, this programme immerses you in the interdisciplinary world of biomedical engineering. Based in Birmingham, you will develop the technical agility needed to solve pressing healthcare challenges, blending rigorous engineering principles with the biological insights required to create life-changing technologies.

This course is built for those ready to bridge the gap between engineering theory and clinical application. You will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Solidworks, Matlab, and Labview, operating within a dedicated Maker Lab and engineering workshop. Beyond the lab, you will engage with a network of over 100 industry partners, hospitals, and medical device forums, ensuring your education is grounded in the current realities of the sector.

Professional Integration & Innovation

Accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the curriculum embeds the 'Aston Power Skills'—a suite of competencies covering AI, digital innovation, inclusive leadership, and environmental sustainability. Whether you are modeling human physiology or navigating the financial governance of clinical equipment, you are trained to be an entrepreneurial, socially responsible engineer capable of transforming modern healthcare.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.