Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) - 2022/3

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year
DipHE Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year
CertHE Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year
Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UFH12005 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY UFH12005 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Other internal and / or external reference points

For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering programme specification.

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Programme Leader

TAYLOR Alison (Maths & Phys)

Date of production/revision of spec

23/09/2023

Educational aims of the programme

  • The Foundation Year in Engineering and Physical Science aims to prepare students for the first year of an Engineering or Physics degree by reinforcing and consolidating relevant advanced level material in mathematics and science, developing digital literacy, extending practical laboratory skills, and supporting independent learning.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Foundations of mathematics, physical science, and computing. K
Fundamentals and principles of chosen degree programmes in engineering and physical sciences. K
Generic approaches of engineering design and problem solving. K
Applications and technological implications of scientific principles and concepts. K
The impact that the activities of engineers and scientists may have on social, environmental, ethical, economic, and commercial considerations. K
Identify relevant principles in physics and engineering problems C
Apply analytical skills by using basic mathematical and statistical techniques C
Research and evaluate information and apply it to given problems C
Apply problem-solving strategies to different scenarios and formulate solutions C
Interpret data, accounting for possible incompleteness of data, experimental and statistical error C
Exercise independent thought and judgement. C
Formulate simple computer models C
Display creativity and innovation in solving unfamiliar problems. C
Reflect on own learning development C
Communicate ideas effectively for different audiences P
Apply mathematical and statistical skills to real-world projects P
Work safely in the laboratory P
Use equipment correctly P
Observe and record results accurately P
Formulate hypotheses P
Design & carry out experiments, identify sources of error and limitations P
Use research methods in an individual project. P
Work and interact effectively as part of a group T
Manage time effectively and work towards deadlines T
Communicate effectively through formal reports and oral presentation T
Communicate complex information in a clear and concise fashion T
Use structured approaches for idea generation and problem solving T
Undertake independent investigations T
Construct logical arguments T
Find relevant information; cite and list the sources T
Use general IT tools including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MATLAB T
Demonstrate awareness of professional development and employability skills T
Manage own learning T

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3

Module Selection for Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3

For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering programme specification.

Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3

Module Selection for Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3

For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering programme specification.

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics N
Professional Training Year (PTY) N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) N
Dual degree N

Other information

Students are required to complete and pass all modules; the pass mark for each module is 50%, aggregated across the different units of assessment. The overall aggregate mark required to progress from the Foundation Year into Year 1 (Level 4) of the degree programme is 50%, as this is closer to the normal University entry requirements for Year 1 (Level 4). Students who pass all modules but fail to achieve a level aggregate of 50% will be unable to progress and will not be permitted to retake any assessments in order to improve their mark; they will be issued with a transcript of their marks but will be ineligible for any award. The Foundation Year in Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
is available only in full time and sandwich (thick) mode of study.

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.