University of Kent Biomedical Engineering – BEng (Hons)
vur Biomedical Engineering degree is designed for students with an equally strong interest in engineering and biology/medicine. Studying at Kent gives you hands-on experience in developing medical-electronic systems whilst learning alongside researchers with expertise in biological sciences. Through a combination of deep links into industry and our state-of-the-art facilities, Kent is the ideal place to prepare you for a successful career in biomedical engineering. Why study Biomedical Engineering at Kent:
- Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which can fast-track your career as a professional engineer
- You’ll build bioscience-related electronic devices, graduating as an engineer capable of designing complete solutions involving complex integrated systems
- Our graduates have gone to work at organisations including BAE Systems, RAF and CISCO
- Our teaching is based on cutting-edge research using case studies which incorporate hot topics with industry and emerging technologies
- Option to take a Year in Industry (UCAS: 05C3)
Course details
In the first year, you gain a broad foundation in biomedical engineering, including digital technologies, biochemistry, electronics, molecular and cellular biology, robotics and engineering mathematics. As you move through the course you will undertake laboratory-based practical work to help you develop a deep understanding of electronics and biology.
In the second and third year, you develop your skills and gain a strong understanding of biomechanics, human physiology, bioinformatics and genomics, medical physics, programming and product development. As your knowledge grows, you will complete a design or development-based engineering project.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules currently include
EENG3130 – Introduction to Programming (15 credits)
EENG3230 – Engineering Design and Mechanics (15 credits)
BIOS3070 – Human Physiology and Disease (15 credits)
EENG3050 – Introduction to Electronics (15 credits)
EENG3110 – First Year Engineering Applications Project (15 credits)
EENG3150 – Digital Technologies (15 credits)
EENG3180 – Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
EENG3190 – Engineering Analysis (15 credits)
Stage 2
Compulsory modules currently include
BIOS5130 – Human Physiology and Disease II (15 credits)
EENG5170 – Control and Mechatronics (15 credits)
EENG5770 – Entrepreneurship and Professional Development (15 credits)
EENG5160 – Biomechanics (15 credits)
EENG5150 – Physiological Measurements (15 credits)
EENG5610 – Image Analysis and Applications (15 credits)
EENG5620 – Engineering Group Project (15 credits)
EENG5190 – Introduction to Fluid Dynamics (15 credits)
Stage 3
Compulsory modules currently include
EENG6460 – Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
EENG6000 – Project (45 credits)
EENG6141 – Biomaterials (15 credits)
EENG6830 – Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) (15 credits)
EENG6760 – Digital Signal Processing and Control (15 credits)
Optional modules may include
EENG5220 – Design & Manufacturing Technology (15 credits)
EENG6770 – Communication Network and IoT (15 credits)
PHYS5130 – Medical Physics (15 credits)
EENG5090 – Virtual Reality (15 credits)