Medical Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons) at Swansea University
| Medical Engineering with a Foundation Year, BEng (Hons) at Swansea University | |
| Course Duration | 4 years |
| Course Intake | Sep |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 20,050 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6 |
| TOEFL | 0 |
| PTE | 0 |
Medical Engineering applies engineering principles to the human body, in pursuit of an advanced and personalised style of future healthcare.
Combining engineering with the instrumentation used in modern medicine promises to generate important new technologies which touch and extend all our lifetimes. You can be at the heart of it.
The integrated Engineering Foundation Year programme can lead to any full engineering degree. It is not a qualification in its own right, but the first year of a four-year BEng degree.
This degree prepares you for a rewarding career across a range of sectors. You will gain core engineering skills while learning about anatomy, physiology and communication with clinicians.
As you progress, your developing analytical and problem-solving abilities will combine with hands-on experience of industrial medical devices and instruments, establishing skills that are vital to employment in the wider industry.
WHY MEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR AT SWANSEA?
Engineering at Swansea University has a strong reputation and attracts students from across the world.
- General Engineering is ranked 9th in the UK by The Guardian Good University Guide 2018
- Within six months of graduating, 97% of our Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduate DLHE)
A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year.
A selection of optional modules are offered in the later years of study, helping to closely align the degree with your interests.
MEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Medical Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of exciting career opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Clinical Engineer/Scientist
- Medical Research Scientist
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Prosthetic Design Engineer
- Application Engineer in Medical Devices
- Bioinstrumentation Engineer
- Robotic Surgical Instruments
Swansea University Highlights
| Type of learning | On-campus |
| Type of degrees | Bachelors, Masters |
| No. of campuses | 2 |
| Application Season | Various intakes round the year |
| On-campus housing | Available |
| Financial Aid | Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Work Study | Available for international students |
Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.
Swansea University Tuition Fee
The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is:
- Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
- Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.
Swansea University Cost of living
Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.
Private Residence Costs
| Expenditure | Cost per week | Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | 80.00 – 110.00 | 3200.00 – 4400.00 |
| Meals | - | 2,000 to 3,000 |
| Contents Insurance | 2.75 | 110.00 |
| Broadband | 4.60 | 184.00 |
| Travel Costs | 9.00 | 360.00 |
Swansea University Course Costs
| Course Costs | Costs per Week | Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Books | 8.36 | 334.40 |
| Printing and Binding | 1.10 | 44.00 |
| Course Equipment | 1.75 | 70.00 |
| Field Trips | 1.35 – 30.00 | 54.00 – 1200.00 |
| Swansea University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 15,500 |
| Postgraduate | 15,500 |
| Swansea University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 9,500 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 9,750 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Swansea University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 79 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 88 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Swansea University University Contact Details |
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| Swansea University Address |
| Singleton Park,Swansea Singleton Park SA2 8PP |
| Swansea University Email |
| study@swansea.ac.uk |
| Swansea University Phone |
| +44 1792 205678 |