Biomedical Engineering, BEng (Hons), with industry placement

On the BEng Biomedical Engineering with Professional Experience programme, students collaborate with expert academics to build transferable skills and address disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in a rapidly evolving field. This four-year degree incorporates a year-long professional placement between the second and final years, alongside practical lab sessions that develop skills in techniques like immuno-fluorescent labelling, microscopy, DNA and protein analysis, EEG recordings, cell culture, aseptic methods, and analytical tools. In the 2023 National Student Survey, 93% of students in the department rated teaching staff as good or very good at explaining concepts.At the University of Reading, renowned research in neural engineering, rehabilitation, and medical technology offers opportunities for original projects in these areas during the final year. Sample modules include Anatomy and Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life, Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Technology, Robotics in Medicine and Prosthetics, Biomechanics and Soft Technologies, and Brain-Computer Interfaces and Assistive Technology. Note that modules are subject to approval and availability; check the course page for updates.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life

• Biomedical Sensors and Wearable Technology

• Robotics in Medicine and Prosthetics

• Biomechanics and Soft Technologies

• Brain-Computer Interfaces and Assistive Technology.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.