Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.

University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

BEngUndergraduate (Foundation)Engineering
Foundation Year

Course Highlights

  • Apply mechanical engineering to healthcare — medical devices, biomechanics and biomedical systems.
  • Study a double-accredited degree, recognised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
  • Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students.
  • Research-led teaching from staff across the Dubai and UK campuses.

What You'll Study

Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design work, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, design projects and exams, with the final degree weighted toward your later years.

Foundation Year

An integrated foundation year building the mathematics, science and academic skills for engineering degree study.

  • Mathematics I20 credits
  • Mathematics II20 credits
  • Physical Sciences20 credits
  • Data Handling and Skills10 credits
  • Academic English and Study Skills (STEM)30 credits

Year 1

Build the engineering fundamentals: mathematics, mechanics, materials, electrical engineering, fluids, computing and integrated design.

  • Engineering Mathematics 120 credits
  • Mechanics 120 credits
  • Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer20 credits
  • Electrical Engineering 120 credits
  • Engineering Materials10 credits
  • Introduction to Computing for Engineers10 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 1A10 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 1B10 credits

Year 2

Advance into mechanics, design, mechatronics, thermodynamics and a substantial design project.

  • Engineering Mathematics 220 credits
  • Mechanics 220 credits
  • Mechanical Design A20 credits
  • Mechatronics and Control Engineering20 credits
  • Thermodynamics and Fluids20 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 220 credits

Year 3

Specialise in biomedical engineering — medical device design, biomechanics and numerical methods — and deliver an individual project.

  • Individual Engineering Project30 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 320 credits
  • Medical Device Design20 credits
  • Musculoskeletal Biomechanics20 credits
  • Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering20 credits
  • Principles of Biomedical Engineering10 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: BBB-BCC at A Level, including Mathematics.
IB Diploma: 5,5,4 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 24 points overall.
English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.

Careers

The Careers Network in Dubai supports your progression into biomedical engineering, medical devices and healthcare technology, as well as the wider engineering, energy and consultancy sectors. Graduates have joined employers including Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and BP.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

BBB-BCC at A Level, including Mathematics (foundation entry)

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Integrated foundation year, Single honours

Tuition Fee

AED 134,922/yr

Tuition is AED 134,922 for the foundation year, then AED 149106 per subsequent year. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

EnquireView University of Birmingham Dubai

Related Programmes in Engineering

Civil Engineering BEng

BEng3 years

AED 149,106/yr

Civil Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

BEng4 years

AED 134,922/yr

Computer Engineering BEng

BEng3 years

AED 149,106/yr

Computer Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

BEng4 years

AED 134,922/yr

Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.