


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.
Good to Know
Common Degree/Major Names
BEng | Bioengineering |
BSc | Bioinformatics |
BEng/MEng | Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering |
BEng | Biomedical Engineering |
BEng/MEng | Biomedical Systems Engineering |
BEng/MEng | Biomedical Technology |
BSc/BEng | Biotechnology |
BSc/BEng | Cell and Tissue Engineering |
BSc | Cellular and Molecular Medicine |
BEng | Circular Engineering |
BEng | Design Engineering |
BEng | Medical Engineering |
BSc | Medical Physics |
Useful Skills
Analytical | |
Attention to Detail | |
Data Manipulation | |
ICT | |
Idea Visualisation | |
Leadership | |
Listening | |
Practical (working with your hands) | |
Problem Solving | |
Research | |
Speaking (Verbal Communication) | |
Staying Motivated / Working Hard | |
Staying Positive (Resilience) |
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