BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year - Part-time

University of Bolton

Bachelor's degree

In Bolton

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bolton

  • Duration

    6 Years

If you’re skilled in science and want to make a difference in the healthcare industry, our Biomedical Engineering with foundation year degree course could give you the opportunity to fulfil your goals and reach your full potential. Incorporating elements of engineering, health, biology and sport, biomedical engineering is concerned with the design, development and technical support of medical equipment used by the healthcare industry.

The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of engineering, biology and mathematics. It’s designed to prepare you for degree level study.

This course aims to provide you with a good grounding in biomedical engineering principles and related subjects like biomechanics, application of engineering materials and product design. Run in collaboration with the University’s specialists in human movement science, the course also presents opportunities to learn more about how biomedical engineering supports rehabilitation for a diverse population, from general public patients, to professional athletes.

We offer access to the latest technology, high-specification laboratory equipment and the chance to work with internationally recognised research teams. You’ll also benefit from varied teaching and interactive learning opportunities designed to help you develop and apply problem solving, modelling and analytical skills, based on theory and practice.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bolton (Greater Manchester)
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Deane Road, BL3 5AB

Start date

On request

About this course

Biomedical engineering is a rapidly evolving field in which engineering principles and technology are applied to medical and biological problems in healthcare, rehabilitation, and advanced materials. As a BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation year graduate, you should have developed a broad skill set, including excellent communication abilities, spatial and three-dimensional conceptual awareness, commercial awareness, attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Teaching and education
Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
Materials engineering
Medical physics
Medical administration
Research and development
Clinical science
Medicine
Consultancy
Technical writing

Your Level 3 subjects must include mathematics or a science subject; for instance, A-level Biology/Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science/Engineering. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and Science. Please note that Health and Social Care is not acceptable as a science subject.

We’re in the process of obtaining accreditation of the BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation year programme from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Key Features:
You’ll have the opportunity to access advanced technology, such as our 3D motion capture system (with ground reaction force platforms), isokinetic dynamometer, mass spectrometer, 3D printing, teaching robot, composite materials manufacturing cell, engineering simulation software and confocal microscope.
Working with internationally recognised research teams, you’ll explore subject areas like materials, medical devices and biological systems in depth, witnessing real life applications of biomedical devices in sports science and rehabilitation contexts.
You’ll be introduced to topics that explore the principles and influencing factors of medical engineering and the wider multidisciplinary engineering context, such as issues of ethics and economics.
On successful completion of this course, you’ll be awarded a BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering with foundation year.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Engineering
  • Skills and Training
  • Systems
  • Biomedical
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Design
  • Biology
  • Medical training
  • Medical
  • IT Development
  • Electrical
  • Healthcare
  • Industry
  • Basic IT training
  • University
  • Basic IT
  • Basic
  • Problem Solving
  • Technology
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Simulation
  • Project
  • Monitoring
  • Physiology
  • Mechanics
  • Imaging
  • Part Time
  • Materials
  • Teaching
  • Human Biology
  • Access
  • Rehabilitation

Course programme

Modules

Modules listed below are a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules as part of the course.

  • Foundation Mathematics
  • Foundation Mechanics
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Skills 101
  • Engineering Principles
  • Chemistry of Life
  • Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering
  • Introduction to Biomechanics
  • Medical Sensory Devices and Measurement
  • Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
  • Biomedical Engineering Projects and Systems
  • Biomedical Engineering Modelling & Analysis
  • Medical Instrumentation and Control
  • Intermediate Biomechanics
  • Technology in Advanced Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Group Project and Investigation
  • Biomechatronics and Medical Devices
  • Medical Equipment Technology
  • Simulation of Medical Engineering Systems
  • Advanced Biomechatronic Systems
  • Advanced Biomechanics
  • BEng Individual Project
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
  • Molecular and Synthetic Bioengineering
  • Management and Enterprise in Engineering
Teaching, Learning And Assessment

We deliver a varied course programme of theoretical and practical lessons, lectures and workshops designed to give you a comprehensive overview of the biomedical engineering profession. We’ll guide you through the principles of your subject in structured lectures and build on this knowledge with tutorials, which will test your problem solving skills. In many cases, lessons are interactive, incorporating elements of discussion and feedback.

Working with case studies based on real events and problems, you’ll be encouraged to develop and apply skills in practical workshops and within a laboratory setting, where you’ll be expected to perform experiments and deepen your understanding of the biomedical engineering discipline.

Assessments take the form of coursework, mini projects and both individual and group assignments, as well as design reports, presentations and examinations. You’ll also be required to develop and maintain an electronic Personal Development Plan, which will form the basis of your Professional Development Plan – required when you apply for membership of associated professional bodies.

Disclaimer

The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.

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