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Biomedical Engineering
- BEng (Hon)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 29/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- King’s College London
Course summary
Our Biomedical Engineering BEng course has been designed to train the next generation of biomedical engineers working in healthcare research and development. Upon completion you will go on to specialise in medical engineering, medical physics or apply for further study in Medicine.
Key benefits
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You’ll gain an excellent foundation in maths, physics, programming and biology which opens doors to many careers including clinical engineering, healthcare research or further study in medicine.
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You’ll be taught by world-class academics and clinical researchers – King’s is an international leader in Medical Engineering education.
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You’ll have access to fantastic state-of-the-art resources such as St. Thomas’ Hospital, which has its own MRI and PET facility that can be used in the later years of your degree.
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The course is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc. In addition, the course meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/biomedical-engineering-beng
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H160
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H160
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Mathematics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 36 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 9 at Merit.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction in one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Science, Engineering, or similar - to be considered.
An Access to Higher Education Diploma in Mathematics will also be accepted, and must include at least 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.
Scottish Higher - ABB
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers in one sitting and two Scottish Advanced Highers.
We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers in one sitting.
We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Must include grade A in an Advanced Higher in Mathematics, and grade A in an Advanced Higher in one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels.
Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and grade 5 in Higher Level in one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics.
Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.
IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Where our online prospectus asks for a specific subject grade at A-level, we require H1 in the individual subject for an A*, H2 in the individual subject for an A and H2 in the individual subject for a B
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
Must include grade D3 in a Principal subject in Mathematics, and grade D3 in a Principal subject in one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Physics.
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects.
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: Mathematics and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Maths or Physics.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band D.
Band D https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At King’s we don’t just use your grades to assess your application. We recognise that not everyone has the same educational journey and that some students have had to overcome challenges to achieve their grades.
Contextual offers are made to applicants who may have experienced barriers that have impeded their academic progress. Contextual offers may be up to two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements found on the course pages.
Learn more on the King's College London, University of London website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/index
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
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