Nottingham Trent University
Biomedical Engineering
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H163
Level
Bachelor
Duration
5 years
Campus
Clifton Campus
Intl. Tuition
£17,950 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H163
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Course Overview
Biomedical Engineering at Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Biomedical engineers work at the interface of engineering and healthcare, developing medical devices, diagnostic systems and prosthetics for MedTech firms, NHS trusts, research hospitals and companies such as Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers and Philips.
Student life (indicative)
Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
35,435
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
16.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
71.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,860
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Biomedical Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Biomedical Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Biomedical Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Biomedical engineering
- Engineering and production
- Engineering design
- Engineering
- Bioprocess engineering
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
35,435
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
16%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Thriving student social scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
71%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,860
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Biomedical engineers work at the interface of engineering and healthcare, developing medical devices, diagnostic systems and prosthetics for MedTech firms, NHS trusts, research hospitals and companies such as Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers and Philips.
- Biomedical engineers work at the interface of engineering and healthcare, developing medical devices, diagnostic systems and prosthetics for MedTech firms, NHS trusts, research hospitals and companies such as Medtronic, Siemens Healthineers and Philips.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Design
- Law
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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