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    Biomedical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng
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    Biomedical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

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    United Kingdom, Sheffield

    University RankQS Ranking
    105

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    H67H

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,570  / year(s)
    Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

    Biomedical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

    About

    Course description

    Why study this course?

    Number one in the Russell Group for bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering

    According to the National Student Survey 2024, the University of Sheffield is ranked number one in the Russell Group in the subject of bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.

    Unique, state-of-the-art facilities

    Use unique biomedical spaces such as the bio mammalian and bio bacteria labs, along with the Microfabrication room, Electronics clean room and the Pilot Plant in The Diamond.

    Top 5 for bioengineering and biomedical engineering in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

    We're also one of the longest-running biomedical engineering departments in the country.

    Broadest choice of specialisms

    From your second year, you can choose between four specialisms: Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices and Systems, Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering, or Biomanufacturing.

    Global Engineering Challenge

    Join teams of students to solve engineering problems in developing countries – pushing you to develop you as a professional engineer and enhancing your career prospects.

    Be at the forefront of the rapidly growing medical technology sector, learning to save and improve lives through this well-established course.

    Our team of industry experts and academics has been teaching at Sheffield for over a decade. They’ll show you how disciplines from across the field of engineering can be used to heal the human body. We teach you how to give people a healthier and more fulfilling life, using technology like tissue engineering, biotechnology, mechanics and robotics.

    The BEng offers flexibility to tailor your course to your interests. Your first year gives an introduction to bioengineering, at the end of which you’ll choose one of four specialisms for the rest of the course:

    • Biomedical Engineering: use engineering principles to safeguard and enhance human health.
    • Medical Devices and Systems: develop novel devices and improve clinical engineering systems.
    • Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering: applying materials engineering and cell biology principles to repair damaged body tissues and organs.
    • Biomanufacturing: apply chemical engineering and cell biology principles to the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and biologically active substances.

    On the placement year, you'll work in an engineering, medical or healthcare company. While placements are not guaranteed and are your responsibility to source, you’ll receive plenty of support from our dedicated placement team. We have links with world-famous companies such as Siemens, AstraZeneca and Nestlé, who also join us on campus for employability fairs and networking sessions.

    The final year culminates in an individual project, where you’ll work with an academic on your chosen specialism.

    Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

    Standard offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    AAB
    including Maths and a science

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    ABB including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB including Maths and a science + B in AS or A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    34 with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers
    AABBB + AB in Maths and a science
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AA in Maths and a science
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (covering sufficient Maths and science units), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
    Other requirements
    • Science subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Statistics

    Access Sheffield offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    ABB
    including Maths and a science

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    ABB including Maths and a science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB including Maths and a science + B in AS or A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    33 with 5 in Higher Level Maths and a science
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers
    ABBBB + AB in Maths and a science
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AB in Maths and a science
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (covering sufficient Maths and science units), with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
    Other requirements
    • Science subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Statistics

    English language requirements |

    You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

    Pathway programme for international students

    If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

    If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Graduate careers

    School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

    Our graduates have become professional engineers who design medical instruments, repair body tissue and solve clinical problems through research. They work closely with materials scientists, physicians, dentists, therapists and technologists to help benefit human health. The transferable skills gained on the course have also enabled graduates to take up careers in law, finance, scientific writing and other fields.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 30,570 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    Biomedical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

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