About this course
Ulster University offers BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering - BEng programme in Biomedical Engineering. Based in Belfast, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,320 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A level BBB to include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Life & Health Sciences (single or double) or Double Award Science/Applied Science. or BCC to include one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics. See the GCSE subject and grade requirements below, including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented. International Baccalaureate Overall profile is a minimum of 26 points to include 13 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile. Access to Higher Education (HE) Overall profile of 65% and 65% in Level 2 NICATS Mathematics module in Science/Technology/Biological and Biomedical Science (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course). NOTE: Biomedical Science does not have a Mathematicss module so applicants must have GCSE Maths C/4. Overall profile of 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit in Science/Technology (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics is also required. Alternative Mathematics qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered for the Mathematics requirement. GCSE For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language. GCSE pass at Grade C*/5 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent) if presenting only Design and Technology as the specified subject for this course OR GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics (or equivalent) if presenting another of the specified subjects for the course with or instead of Design and Technology. and GCSE Grades CC/44 or above in Double Award Science OR in both GCSE Science and Additional Science OR in two of the following GCSE subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Technology and Design, Statistics (or equivalent). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
