This programme, which is only offered full time, starts with a Stage 0 foundation year that provides the essential mathematical and scientific background necessary to progress to Programme Stage 1 of the BEng programme in Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering. The foundation year is studied at City and Islington College. The BEng programme is divided into three Programme Stages (Programme Stages 1, 2 and 3), each occupying a full academic year, which leads to a BEng degree.

The entry point to the BEng programme with foundation year is at the start of the foundation year. If you reach the required level at the end of the foundation year you can transfer to Programme Stage 1 of the Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering programme or to other eligible BEng Engineering programmes.

The core topics studied in the foundation year are Mathematics, Electrical Principles and Electronics, Electrical and Electronics Labs, Programming, and Engineering Science. You also study Biomedical, Personal Development and Study Skills and undertake a programme of laboratory tests at City St George’s University

You will have the opportunity to undertake a one-year placement before the final year of your programme. You will be given the opportunity to secure a role in a diverse range of companies from multinational organisations to small and medium sized (SMEs) including dynamic startup ventures both in the UK and internationally. The broad spectrum of roles available will enable you to focus on your interests whilst being exposed to new experiences and challenges.

Your placement should be approved by the Corporate Relations & Employability Unit (CREU).

You will need to source and apply for any placement opportunities independently however support and guidance will be provided throughout the application process by the CREU.

The placement year will be worth 120 credits and weighted at 10% of your final degree grade. Your placement grade will be based on the grades achieved on successful completion of IN3053 Professional Placement & Career Development module.