Biomedical Engineering

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield

Qualification

Degree

Length

4 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Robin · your guide

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About this course

Biomedical Engineering is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field linking engineering and medicine to improve health and quality of life. The foundation year builds your maths, science and practical skills, preparing you to progress onto the BEng degree. Biomedical Engineering is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field linking engineering and medicine to improve health and quality of life.

The foundation year builds your maths, science and practical skills, preparing you to progress onto the BEng degree. This course is no longer taking applications for 2026-27 entry. View 2027-28 entry or find another undergraduate course .

We are ranked number one overall in the subject of bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering, and for teaching on my course and learning opportunities (National Student Survey 2025). Ranked second in the UK for biomedical engineering (general engineering category), according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. We are also proud to be one of the longest-running biomedical engineering programmes in the country, with a strong legacy of excellence in the field.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

48-63 pts3%

96-111 pts2%

112-127 pts12%

128-143 pts22%

144-159 pts15%

160-175 pts9%

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192-207 pts8%

208-223 pts5%

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