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Biomedical Engineering

BEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 15/09/2025 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

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Course summary

Develop new medical technologies and techniques which transform and improve the lives of patients.

Why Biomedical Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 8 in the UK for Biomedical Engineering (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
The BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
The MEng Biomedical Engineering degree is accredited by IPEM, IMechE and IET, on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Gain training in biomedical engineering as well as core mechanical and electrical engineering subjects.
Benefit from state-of-the art technology in one of the longest-established such departments in the world.
Prepare for a wide range of career opportunities in industry, academia, hospitals and government agencies.
Recent £15.5 million redevelopment of our Wolfson Building, providing modern and flexible teaching facilities and an enhanced experience for our students, including break out areas and student zones.

Your Career
Biomedical Engineering graduates can be found in areas such as education, research and development, medical device regulations, medical device sales, management, consulting, design and technology.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B830
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B830
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

Year 1 entry: ABB - BBB (Maths, Physics); Year 2 entry: AAA - ABB (Maths, Physics, Biology)

Scottish Higher - AAAB

Maths A, Physics/Engineering Science A

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 32 points

Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5 and Physics HL5; Year 2 Entry: 36-34 points (Maths HL6, Physics HL6 and Biology HL6)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BBBB

Maths, Physics/Engineering Science

Additional entry requirements

Audition

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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