Biomedical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Biomedical Engineering integrates biomedicine, electronics, and digital health technologies to address future healthcare challenges. Students will master the principles of medical technologies, enabling them to design, develop, and implement innovative products. The programme begins with foundational studies in electronics, programming, and life sciences, followed by specialisation in one of four areas: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Electronic Systems, or Mechatronics for Health. Subsequent years build on this through pathway-specific modules, an individual project, and options from Medical Engineering, fostering a unique skill set. The University of Southampton's interdisciplinary expertise provides access to advanced facilities like a high-resolution 3D imaging centre and the Centre for Hybrid Biodevices, preparing graduates for the global health technology sector.Typical modules span: Year one (Biomedical Engineering Design, Programming, Sensor Interfaces, Mathematics, and options like Applied Biomechanical Mathematics); Year two (Signal Processing, Design, Semiconductor Devices and Sensors); and Year three (Individual project, Advanced Databases, Biosensors and Diagnostics, Robotic Systems, plus options such as Machine Learning and Global Health). Assessment includes written exams, in-class tests, design and programming exercises, oral presentations, laboratory assessments, and group work.

Typical modules include: Year one: Biomedical Engineering Design; Programming; Sensor Interfaces; Mathematics and optional modules that include Applied Biomechanical Mathematics; Biological molecules. Year two: Mandatory modules include; Signal Processing; Design; Semiconductor Devices and Sensors. Year three: Indvidual project; Advanced databases; Biosensors and Diagnostics; Robotic systems plus additional modules that include Machine Learning for Resource Constrained Systems; Natural Language Processing; Engineering Replacement Body Parts; Global Health.