Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) - 2025/6
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Biomedical Engineering |
| DipHE | Biomedical Engineering |
| CertHE | Biomedical Engineering |
Professional recognition
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UFH12004 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UFH12006 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Engineering (Bachelor)
Other internal and / or external reference points
The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes: UK-SPEC (Engineering Council UK)
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Mechanical Engineering Sciences
Programme Leader
HILDITCH Mary (Mech Eng Sci)
Date of production/revision of spec
15/11/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- The overarching aim of the BEng in Biomedical Engineering is to provide a broad education engineering in the early stages of the programme with opportunities for the student to specialise in the later stages. The programme is designed to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application of Biomedical engineering principles via the study of Biomedical Specific modules. An individual project will be chosen by the student in Year 3 allowing them to assist with professional career development as a graduate engineer within industry or to serve as a precursor to academic research.
- To ensure that our BEng programmes partly meet the education requirements for Chartered Engineer status thereby allowing our graduates to work towards obtaining professional recognition.
- To produce graduates equipped with subject specific knowledge and transferable skills aligned to the Surrey Pillars of graduate attributes and graduates capable of planning and managing their own life-long learning to equip them for roles in industry, in research, in development, in the professions, and/or in public service.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems | KCP | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C1 |
| Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles | KC | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C2 |
| Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed | KC | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C3 |
| Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems | KCPT | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C4 |
| Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate to include consideration of applicable health + safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards | KP | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C5 |
| Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems. | KC | BEng (Hons) | C6 |
| Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts | PT | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C7 |
| Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct | PT | BEng (Hons) | C8 |
| Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity | PT | BEng (Hons) | C9 |
| Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks | PT | BEng (Hons) | C10 |
| Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion | PT | BEng (Hons) | C11 |
| Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems | PT | BEng (Hons) | C12 |
| Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations | KC | BEng (Hons) | C13 |
| Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems | PT | BEng (Hons) | C14 |
| Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights | KT | BEng (Hons) | C15 |
| Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team | PT | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C16 |
| Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences | PT | Ord, BEng (Hons) | C17 |
| Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD | KPT | BEng (Hons) | C18 |
| Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to broadly-defined problems. | K | DipHE | |
| Analyse broadly-defined problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles | KT | DipHE | |
| Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address broadly-defined | KCP | DipHE | |
| Design solutions for broadly-defined problems that meet a combination of user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health + safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal and environmental matters, codes of practice and industry standards | CPT | DipHE | |
| Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to broadly-defined problems | PT | DipHE | |
| Recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion | PT | DipHE |
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 three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
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 four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
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 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG2092 | HUMAN BIOLOGY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2097 | BIOMECHANICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2123 | CONTROL | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2124 | NUMERICAL METHODS & APPLIED PROGRAMMING | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2125 | DESIGN SKILLS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2135 | DEFORMATION AND VIBRATION OF STRUCTURES | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2136 | DESIGN, MAKE AND EVALUATE | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2137 | ELECTRONICS AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
n/a
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG3162 | GROUP DESIGN PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG3163 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG3168 | BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG3169 | ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3173 | CLINICAL REHABILITATION | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3045 | MEDICAL IMAGING | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3206 | MATERIALS SELECTION IN MECHANICAL DESIGN | Optional | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Semester 2: choose 1 of the 2 listed optional modules
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG2092 | HUMAN BIOLOGY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2097 | BIOMECHANICS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2123 | CONTROL | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2124 | NUMERICAL METHODS & APPLIED PROGRAMMING | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2125 | DESIGN SKILLS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2135 | DEFORMATION AND VIBRATION OF STRUCTURES | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG2136 | DESIGN, MAKE AND EVALUATE | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG2137 | ELECTRONICS AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
n/a
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG3162 | GROUP DESIGN PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG3163 | INDIVIDUAL PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
| ENG3168 | BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG3169 | ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3173 | CLINICAL REHABILITATION | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| PHY3045 | MEDICAL IMAGING | Optional | 15 | 2 |
| ENG3206 | MATERIALS SELECTION IN MECHANICAL DESIGN | Optional | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Semester 2: choose 1 of the 2 listed optional modules
Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year
Students taking the PTY Year must choose one of module ENGP012, ENGP019 or ENGP020
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | Y | |
| 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) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
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