Biomedical Engineering

Overview

This is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. And thanks to our close links to the NHS and medical device companies, you’ll be right on the pulse of future trends in medical technology.

Biomedical engineering deals with the development of medical devices. Particularly those related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine used to replace or regenerate cells, tissues and organs. Through a blend of virtual learning systems and traditional teaching, you'll develop the techniques to solve these complex problems.

By taking the Biomedical Engineering programme from University of Hull , you’ll get hands-on with medical tech, including endoscopy and ultrasound. You’ll test biomaterials and medical devices, such as prosthetics and orthotics. You’ll practise taking physiological measurements through EMG and ECG. You'll learn practical dissection skills in the lab to gain a complete understanding of human anatomy and the medical engineering issues which may arise for surgeons. And you’ll also spend time in local hospitals getting first-hand experience of biomedical engineering in practice.

Future prospects

Our courses give you the skills to succeed in an industry worth more than £300 billion (Kalorama, 'The Global Market for Medical Devices', 2017).

Medical engineers often work in hospitals, research facilities and regulatory agencies. Major medical device companies, such as Smith & Nephew (who have their Advanced Wound Management base right here in Hull) and Johnson & Johnson, employ graduates to design and deliver projects. Many of our students receive offers of employment even before they graduate.

Our BEng degree is a recognised qualification towards Chartered Engineer status. And our MEng qualification fully meets the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer status.

Take a look at our facilities

• Medical Engineering Lab

There’s significant ongoing investment in engineering, resulting in new specialist medical engineering teaching and research labs.

• FabLab

You’ll also get access to our FabLab – with the latest 3D printers, laser scanners and cutters, and CNC machines – where you can digitally fabricate models and prototypes.

• Health and Human Performance Lab

The £1.5 million Health and Human Performance Laboratory is part of our sports science department. It’s a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and research in the field of biomechanics.

• Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).