Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

About This Programme

The BEng Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) with Integrated Foundation Year is a four-year programme at the University of Birmingham Dubai: a foundation year followed by the three-year degree at the meeting point of mechanical engineering and biomedical science. It gives a solid grounding in core mechanical engineering while preparing students for the fast-growing biomedical engineering sector. The foundation year is for students who need preparatory study to meet the degree's entry requirements. Students then build engineering expertise and specialist knowledge for biomedical engineering, with hands-on experience designing biomedical devices and systems, taught by staff from the Dubai and UK campuses and with the option to spend a year in Birmingham.

Course Highlights

• The University of Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, in the global top 100 and the top 10 UK universities.
• Graduates receive the same University of Birmingham degree as students in the UK.
• Teaching from staff on both the Dubai and UK campuses, with the option to spend a year in Birmingham.
• Research-led teaching on the latest developments in mechanical engineering.

What You'll Study

The course runs full-time over four years, including the foundation year, through lectures, tutorials, assignments, lab work, quizzes and project work supervised jointly by research-led academics and industry engineers. Each module is usually prepared by a team spanning the Dubai and UK campuses, with at least the module leader based in Dubai, and students receive the same teaching resources and assessments as students in the UK. Learning includes lectures, classes, case studies, online assignments and quizzes, presentations and self-directed study. Work is assessed by exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. Projects can be supervised by staff on either campus, jointly with other Schools, or with industry-based engineers. Teaching staff listed on the course page are Dr Archibong Eso Archibong, Programme Director; Dr Majid Malboubi, Head of Quality Assurance; Dr Imran Qureshi, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Dr Muhammad Naeem Shehzad, Assistant Professor; Dr Adel Abdel-Wahab, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; and Dr Hassan Ali, Associate Professor.

Entry Requirements

Careers

The degree gives specialised training for a wide range of careers, with professional skills to complement technical ability. The University says its mechanical engineering graduates are sought after in engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce, including at companies such as Aston Martin, BP, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Exxon Mobil and Mercedes High Performance Engines. The Careers Network Dubai offers information, advice and guidance to identify options, build skills and reach opportunities.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and listed as Active on the Commission for Academic Accreditation register as the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical). The course page's accreditation section names only the UAE Ministry, although one of its highlights also mentions the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

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