Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year (Hons) Swansea University

Overview

As you progress, your developing analytical and problem-solving abilities will combine with hands-on experience of industrial medical devices and instruments, establishing skills that are vital to employment in the wider industry.

Engineering at Swansea University has a strong reputation and attracts students from across the world.

• Medical Engineering is ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2020).
• Within six months of graduating, 97% of our Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduate DLHE).
• A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year. 

A selection of optional modules are offered in the later years of study, helping to closely align the degree with your interests.

Career

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering with a Foundation Year (Hons) degree from Swansea University are set on course for a range of exciting career opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

• Biomedical Engineer

• Clinical Engineer/Scientist

• Medical Research Scientist

• Rehabilitation Engineer

• Prosthetic Design Engineer

• Application Engineer in Medical Devices

• Bioinstrumentation Engineer

• Robotic Surgical Instruments

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.