Overview

Throughout the Biomedical Engineering BEng course from the University of Reading you will engage in practical lab-based classes enhancing different practical skills. You will also experience techniques such as immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture and aseptic technique and analytical methods.

Career opportunities:

This Biomedical Engineering degree at the University of Reading is geared towards a career in the biomedical sector. You will learn how to design and execute experiments, work in teams, use statistics and computing to interpret data and write essays and reports. You will also develop transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, giving you the advantage in a competitive job market.
Students studying biomedical engineering have pursued careers in a range of fields, including research, pharmaceutical development, clinical engineering, and software development.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy & Physiology
Biocybernetics
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Digital and Embedded Technologies

Biomedical Systems Design and Project Management
Signal Processing
Sensors and Transducers for Biomedical Engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.

Language

English

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125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Physiology View 42 other Bachelors in Physiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

ABB, including grade B in Mathematics or Physics, or BBB including grade B in Mathematics or Physics and a second science.
Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology.

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall, including 5 in Maths or Physics at higher level.
30 points overall, including 5 in Maths or Physics and in another science, both at higher level.

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDD (Modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)

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Tuition Fees

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30650 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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