University of Strathclyde

BEng Biomedical Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

The BEng Hons Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is a four-year full-time undergraduate course. It is a programme that combines different parts of engineering with biological and medical sciences.

This programme teaches students about real-world medical devices like prostheses & orthoses, artificial kidneys, instrumentation, microcontrollers, and more. Students learn through lectures, lab work, projects, and sometimes placements or visits. The course includes visits to clinical centres and talks from outside experts.

Assessments are done through written exams, assignments, presentations, and individual or group projects. The course is approved by the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Entry requirements

International students for this course must submit academic transcripts and certificates. They also need a personal statement, a reference letter, and a passport copy.

Grade Requirements:

  • The standard entry requirements for this course are an A in Maths, Physics or Engineering Sciences and an A and a B in two other subjects in Highers (or equivalent qualification in your country).

  • The minimum entry requirement is a B in Maths, Physics or Engineering Science, and in two other subjects.

  • For those with A-Level (or equivalent qualification), they need an A in Maths and a B in Physics and 3 other subjects to gain admission to year one. For year 2, applicants should have an A in Maths, Physics, and Biology, and an A and a B in three other subjects.

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English will show proof of English ability by having at least a 6.0 overall score in IELTS. Other English tests that can be used instead of IELTS are TOEFL (overall score of 80), PTE Academic (54 overall score), and Cambridge English Qualifications (169 overall score).

  • For those who do not meet the English requirements, they have the option of taking the university’s preparatory programme.

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000

  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme acquire skills and knowledge to work as: 

  • Biomedical Design Engineer

  • Clinical Engineer

  • Medical Device Test Engineer

  • Prosthetics & Orthotics Engineer

  • Product Development Engineer

Cost of study

International students’ tuition fee is £30,250.

Admission

International students who wish to study the BEng Hons Biomedical Engineering at Strathclyde can apply through the university’s admission portal or UCAS. A great option is to contact our experienced professional consultants to get free help and guidance throughout the admission process.

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