BEng (Hons.) Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering course at Kent University is a full-time, 3-year program that combines aspects of medicine and engineering. The course allows students to apply their engineering skills to develop new treatments and therapies which can save and improve lives. The program is accessible to students with qualifications in science and engineering subjects.Course Content: The curriculum of this program encompasses a range of concepts, from biomaterials, biomechanics and the medical device business. Students learn about how the human body works, develop new ways of diagnosing illness and disease, and design innovative medical devices. The program also allows students to develop their skills in mathematics and the biological sciences, enhancing the quantitative and problem-solving skills that are highly sought after in the profession.Key Modules: Some of the core modules that students will study throughout the course include Statistics and Probability, Circuit Theory, Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Medical Electronics, and Engineering and Business Management. Optional modules for further specialization are also available. Accreditations: The Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Kent is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). This accreditation illustrates that the course meets the high standards set by the engineering profession. Future Careers: Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to work in various sectors like the medical device industry, hospitals, research facilities, academia, or regulatory bodies. Many of our graduates find employment in large medical technology companies, while some go onto further study or start their own companies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.