Biomedical Engineering (including foundation year)BEng (Hons)

In addition to the university's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of 88 UCAS points
• GCSE qualifications in both English language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Both assessed coursework and examinations will be used to test your understanding of the Biomedical Engineering degree course content. The assessment methods used will vary between different modules and will be decided based on the specific learning objectives being assessed.

Assessed coursework examples:

• Problem sheets
• Laboratory reports (may be individual or part of your portfolio)
• Practical demonstrations
• Oral presentations
• Poster presentations

Examinations:

• In-class progress tests
• Unseen written examinations

You'll have the opportunity to prepare for these assessments through formative assessments, such as problem sheets, online diagnostic tests and mock examinations. This gives you a chance to test your understanding of the course content before you complete that summative assessments that count towards your final mark.

This course includes modules accredited by the institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS).

Although the majority of modules in the course are part of other courses accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Computer Society (BCS). However, this course will be put forward for accreditation by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Chartered Engineering status after the first cohort graduate.

As an accredited degree, students on this programme are subject to the standards set by the UK Engineering Council in relation to compensation. A maximum of 30 credits can be compensated across the programme excluding the final year individual project module. The minimum module mark for which compensation is allowed is no more than ten percentage points below the nominal module pass mark. If these conditions are violated the degree awarded will be a BSc. This compensation regulation will not apply to the foundation year of the programme.

The Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree with foundation year allows you to achieve a highly sought-after qualification, while developing transferrable skills and knowledge. This leaves you well-prepared to begin your career in the diverse biomedical engineering field.

As a graduate of this Biomedical Engineering course with a foundation year, you should have the expertise to fulfil a range of entry-level roles in this field confidently and competently. This could be in a one of many areas, from assistive technology, to rehabilitation, to robotics and more. 

There are also a range of advanced academic pursuits open to Biomedical Engineering graduates. You may choose to study for a relevant master's degree or take part in PhD research before beginning your working career. Towards the end of your course, your tutor will be happy to discuss all options with you.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

This is a four-year degree course with a built-in foundation year (Year 0). It's the perfect route into university if you don't meet the necessary entry requirements for the standard undergraduate degree. You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the three-year course.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.