BEng Biomedical Engineering with International Foundation

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Combining your preparation studies with your BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree in a single four-year study plan.

If you don't meet the minimum entry requirements for this programme, you should apply for the Exeter International Foundation.

Key Information

A single study plan, meaning you can apply for one visa for the full duration of the programme.
Continue directly to Year 1 of your undergraduate degree, provided you meet the academic requirements after the first year of your study plan.
Work on projects that let you design, prototype and test solutions to real-world biomedical engineering challenges.
Progress to a UK top 15 general engineering degree (The Complete University Guide 2026).
Prepare for careers in sectors such as medical device manufacturing, healthcare technology and academic research, where you’ll help address pressing health issues like ageing and chronic disease.

Course Details

BEng Biomedical Engineering with International Foundation

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.

Academic Requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 18th June 2027

Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 2nd April 2027
Term 3: 19th April 2027 - 18th June 2027

Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 27th August 2027

Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 2nd April 2027
Term 2: 19th April 2027 - 11th June 2027
Term 3: 21st June 2027 - 27th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 19,950.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 270.00 - 365.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 21,070.00 - 21,165.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Units

Core Engineering (Mechanics, Materials and Electronics)

15 Credit Units

Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing

30 Credit Units

English Language and Study Skills for Engineering

30 Credit Units

Multi-Disciplinary Challenge Project

30 Credit Units

Elective modules

Fundamentals of Mechanics and Materials

15 Credit Units

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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BEng Biomedical Engineering with International Foundation

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

BEng Biomedical Engineering with International Foundation

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Elective modules

Progression