Biomedical engineering is a rapidly growing field that has a broad range of applications across all healthcare disciplines. Biomedical engineers work with scientists and other healthcare professionals to design, develop, and manage technologies that can improve patient outcomes and reduce costs within the medical industry. With an increasing demand for biomedical engineers in South Africa, it’s important to choose your university carefully. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is your only option for studying biomedical engineering at an undergraduate level.