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Biomedical Engineering

Engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science are all continuing to transform medicine, from the design of ground-breaking artificial organs to the development of stem cell research and keyhole surgery.

A relatively new engineering discipline, biomedical engineering degrees combine the study of mathematics, biology and medicine to discover the techniques in which engineering can be used to solve medical problems. If you’re interested in exploring the combination of engineering and medicine to design and create innovative healthcare equipment to change people’s lives, this course could suit you.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Biomedical Engineering

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
Cardiff University
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects
Carleton University
Canada
City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Imperial College London
UK
A campus university in the city
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
We focus on STEM (Science, technology, Engineering and Maths)
University of Kent
UK
Our main campus is surrounded by beautiful woodlands and overlooks the charming city of Canterbury.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Our students are encouraged to become global citizens, think independently & develop original ideas
University of Leeds
UK
Campus university in the heart of a city
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We offer a wide variety of single honours and interdisciplinary programmes
Queens University
Canada
Conveniently located beside Lake Ontario and walking distance to downtown.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Medical-Doctoral Research University
University of Reading
UK, Malaysia
Suburban Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Not given by institution
Single subject and extensive joint honours
University of Rochester
USA
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Research university with a flexible curriculum
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc
Medical Physics
BSc
Bioinformatics
BSc
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
BSc
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
BEng
Circular Engineering
BEng/MEng
Biomedical Systems Engineering
BEng/MEng
Biomedical Technology
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Useful Skills

Idea Visualisation
ICT
Practical (working with your hands)
Analytical
Data Manipulation
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Teamwork
Leadership
Staying Positive (Resilience)
Research
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