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BEng (Hons) Medical Engineering (Industrial) Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

BEng (Hons) Medical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds. Medical engineering itself sits at the meeting point of mechanical, electronic and biological principles, and studying it as an industrial variant reflects the fact that much of the sector's innovation happens through collaboration between…

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About this course

BEng (Hons) Medical Engineering (Industrial) is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at the University of Leeds. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.

For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

9.1
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional92

Stronger evidence Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 92% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 6 modules
  • Computers in Engineering AnalysisCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This is an introductory module that aims to equip you with a practical set of computing skills using MATLAB and Arduino-based microcontroller systems, enabling you to solve engineering problems. Computing skills are increasingly important to engineers seeking to measure, analyse and control physical systems and are hugely valuable when you're working in industry.

  • Design and Manufacture 1Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Explore the engineering design of simple assemblies using an engineering methodology, including preparation of simple specifications, sketches and a solid model using a CAD system. You'll also get hands-on experience, manufacturing a simple mechanical prototype using workshop hand tools.

  • Thermofluids 1Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Discover the fundamental theories of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, along with their practical application. The module covers fundamental concepts of fluid statics and dynamics, as well as the conservation of mass, energy and momentum, applying these to engineering problems. In thermodynamics, you'll be introduced to real/perfect gases and thermodynamic cycles.

  • Solid MechanicsCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Learn the basic engineering principles required for analysing motion and the forces that produce it. You'll also develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of structural analysis and its application to the general field of engineering. You'll be able to apply structural analysis techniques to tackle typical dynamics and structural problems and produce solutions for applications in mechanical engineering.

  • Engineering MaterialsCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Develop a good understanding of engineering principles relating to structure-property relationships and how these can be controlled by various manufacturing methods including heat treatment. You'll learn how to distinguish between microstructure, crystal structure and other material aspects determined by intrinsic bonding.

  • Engineering MathematicsCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module covers the core mathematical concepts, notation and techniques – including skills in mathematical modelling and problem solving – all of which you'll need throughout your degree – and beyond.

Year 2 6 modules
  • Engineering MechanicsCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Learn how to estimate the safety of mechanical designs from the point of view of mechanics. Therefore, a wide range of mechanics topics (i.e., direct stress in asymmetric bending, shear stress, deflection, buckling, collapse, elasticity theory and reliability analyses) will be addressed. Moreover, the mathematical techniques (e.g. solving second order differential equations using analytical methods, solving differential equations numerically and vector calculus, etc.) necessary for the mechanics

  • Vibration and ControlCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Vibration control is the management of vibration energy to improve the performance and stability of mechanical devices and structures. This module will introduce you to the nature and significance of free and forced vibrations in machines and their frequency response. The module will also cover examples of open loop and feedback control and briefly introduce digital control systems. There'll also be extensive use of practical and computer simulation of control systems.

  • Design and Manufacture 2Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    The module includes team-based design and build activities involving the design and construction of, typically, a buggy. This can include solid mechanics and fluid mechanics principles, use of simulation, and use of controllers with sensors and actuators. A strip and rebuild of a simple mechanism such as a lock will introduce multi-objective design, and more specifically, design for assembly. Throughout the module, you'll also build transferrable skills, including the writing of reports, team wo

  • Economics and ManagementCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Explore the principles of business management, organisation and economics relevant to an engineering business enterprise.

  • Mechatronics and Measurement SystemsCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Learn the principles of mechatronics, including basic analysis and design of circuits (digital and analogue), sensor systems, actuator systems and computer interfacing, as well as simple mechatronic and measurement systems.

  • Thermofluids 2Compulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module expands your knowledge in the area of thermofluids. You'll also be introduced to new concepts in both fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. These give you a better understanding of the function of relevant engineering applications.

Year 4 5 modules
  • Individual Engineering ProjectCompulsory40 credits
    Module details

    This project gives you the chance to choose a project area from a variety of predefined areas and carry out your own research, bringing in the concepts you've learned from the core engineering science and design modules. This is your opportunity to really utilise and develop those professional skills, including project planning, risk assessment and management. You'll also apply critical analysis and detailed research, alongside building your communication skills. Recent level four projects have

  • Biomedical Engineering DesignCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Throughout this module, you'll design a medical device that is directly informed by local hospitals and addresses a real clinical need. You'll come up with your own solution, developing user needs, an Engineering Design Specification and a subsequent Conceptual design. This will be complemented by lectures in medical engineering science and medical regulations from internal staff and external consultants. You'll then develop the device from concept to prototype. The clinical problems change annu

  • Structure, Function and Repair of the BodyCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    Explore the basic concepts in human biology (including cells, tissues and organs) and discuss the key properties of these in terms of function in the whole organism. You'll also cover medical engineering approaches to repair the body following disease or injury.

  • Additive ManufacturingCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    This module will introduce you to key concepts of Additive Manufacturing and demonstrate the different techniques commercially available. You'll also cover the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field, including elements of research-led teaching. The course will also cover Additive Manufacturing for use in production development, rapid tooling and Reverse Engineering (RE) with case examples from a range of industrial sectors including automotive, medical and electronics. You'll learn t

  • Computational Fluid and Structural MechanicsCompulsory20 credits
    Module details

    In this module you'll develop the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of fluids problems and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of structural problems, using commercial software packages used in industry. Lecture sessions will cover the underpinning theory and quality control processes, while the computer-based practical sessions will establish software skills for the development, solution and interpretation of computational models includi

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

The course is built around six broad strands rather than a single fixed timetable, giving structure while leaving room for individual choice as students progress. Core theory covers the underlying engineering science that medical engineering depends on, while research & methods introduces the analytical and experimental techniques used to test and validate medical devices and systems. Applied practice translates that theory into hands-on work, and specialist options allow students to focus on areas such as those found across medical engineering more broadly, letting individual interests shape the later stages of the course. An independent project gives students the chance to work on a substantial piece of engineering work of their own, likely drawing on the industrial links built into the course, while professional skills threads throughout to build the communication, teamwork and workplace competencies that engineering employers expect. Together these strands mean that by the final year, students have moved from foundational science through to more self-directed, applied work.

Who it's for

This course suits people who are curious about how engineering can be applied to healthcare and human biology, and who like the idea of their technical work eventually touching real patients and clinicians rather than staying abstract. It will appeal to those who enjoy maths, physics and problem-solving but also want their engineering grounded in a practical, industrial setting rather than confined to a lab or lecture theatre. A good fit is someone who is comfortable with a long-term commitment, four years is longer than many engineering degrees, and who sees value in building professional skills and industry exposure alongside academic study, not just accumulating theory. Most students accepted onto Leeds engineering courses have typically held A-levels or equivalent qualifications, generally within the 192–207 UCAS tariff range, though this reflects what recent entrants have held rather than a fixed requirement. Day to day, studying this course will feel like a mix of technical coursework, applied project work and skills development, with an independent project later on giving room to explore a particular interest in depth. It's a good choice for someone who wants to graduate with both an engineering degree and a genuine sense of how that engineering operates in an industrial and clinical world.

Careers & job market

Medical engineering graduates move into a labour market where, across engineering courses nationally, around 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and about 80% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled. These figures relate to engineering graduates across the UK rather than to this specific course or university, but they give a useful sense of the sector's employability. National Graduate Outcomes and LEO data show starting salaries in the region of £29,000–£35,000 fifteen months after graduation, rising to roughly £26,775–£37,800 after three years and £33,150–£46,800 after five years, again, national figures reflecting a range of outcomes rather than any guaranteed salary tied to this course. Leeds also reports that around 88% of students continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed, which is a reasonable indicator of how manageable and engaging students generally find the course once they begin it. The independent project and professional skills strand built into the course are intended to leave graduates with material, both practical experience and a body of project work, to draw on when entering the medical engineering sector or related engineering fields.

University & format

The University of Leeds is a public, research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1904, and this BEng (Hons) Medical Engineering (Industrial) course is delivered full-time over four years, taught in English, under UCAS code HHH3. Leeds was and holds a Silver rating for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023, alongside its membership of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Degrees from Leeds are recognised nationally as a matter of course, being awarded by a properly constituted UK degree-awarding body. Beyond the core loan system, prospective students should check the university's own funding pages for details of any bursaries or scholarships they may be eligible for, as these can vary and are worth investigating alongside the standard finance package.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic Support
100%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
93%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entryA*AA typical offer · specific subject requirements

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

AccreditationIMechE

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of A*AA specific subject requirements. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent100% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 192 - 207 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Leeds's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent100%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Competitive entry

Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeHHH3quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code HHH3). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Leeds whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university

Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.

Check fees at University of Leeds →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 4 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All University of Leeds funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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Careers & earnings

What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£32,000£30,000 – £36,000140
3 years after£31,000£27,000 – £37,000465
5 years after£38,500£32,500 – £48,000485

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

92%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
88%
find their work meaningful
86%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,000
£29,000 – £35,000
After 3 years LEO
£31,000
£26,775 – £37,800
After 5 years LEO
£38,500
£33,150 – £46,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £48,500

National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

92 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

82% working4% working and studying6% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 58% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
  • Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 320; response rate: 66%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Engineering & manufacturing firms
  • Automotive & aerospace
  • Energy & utilities
  • Defence & consultancies

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.1 out of 10: NSS 91.1% · in work or study 92% · continued 90%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of Leeds

All students34,580
International31.5%
Aged 25+13.6%

Engineering and technology across the UK

Students176,530
Aged 25+23%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around The University of Leeds

3,846 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 1125Shoplifting 724Other Theft 322Public Order 319Anti Social Behaviour 305

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Engineering right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to University of Leeds from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by University of Leeds; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Leeds’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Leeds and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 192 - 207 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by the University of Leeds. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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