Biomedical Engineering with Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)

University of Surrey

**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:You don’t have the grades for a full degree courseYou have non-traditional qualifications or experienceYou’re starting university after some time away from educationYou’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation year student**During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.**Why choose this course**Our BEng and MEng courses are taught by leading academics, drawing on more than 50 years’ experience of training biomedical engineers.You’ll have access to our fantastic facilities, which include:- Clinical-grade human movement lab- Latest design software and computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tooling equipment within our Design Centre.- State of the art material characterisation and testing facilities.Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.This gives students work experience opportunities with leading organisations such as GE Healthcare, DePuy Synthes, 3M, Abbott, Renishaw Neuro Solutions.Our BEng and MEng are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).**What you will study**With a strong focus on clinical applications, our biomedical engineering courses explore a broad curriculum. This includes human movement, biosensors, prosthesis design, biomedical signal processing and implant technology, among other topics.You can apply to study for either a BEng or Meng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters.

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