University of Strathclyde

Biomedical Engineering

University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Integrated Masters degree where you'll study the development of new medical technologies and techniques which transform and improve the lives of patients.

Key highlights

  • Combines engineering, medicine and life and physical sciences
  • Includes classes from the taught MSc in Biomedical Engineering
  • Research or development project culminating in a submitted thesis
  • Part-time study possible for those working in industry or health service

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — or above
  • Scottish Highers: AAAA — Standard entry requirements *; or AAABB (Maths, Physics/Engineering Science and Biology) Minimum entry requirements **: ABBB or BBBBB (Maths, Physics/Engineering Science
  • Scottish Highers: AAAB — Standard entry requirements *; Maths, Physics/Engineering Science; Minimum entry requirements **: BBBB (Maths, Physics/Engineering Science
  • Scottish Advanced Highers — Maths and Physics recommended
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — Maths, Physics; Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths, Physics, and Biology
  • A-level: AAB-BBB — Maths, Physics; Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths, Physics, Biology
  • International Baccalaureate: 32-34 — Maths HL5, Physics HL5; Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Biology HL6
  • International Baccalaureate: 32-36 — Maths HL5, Physics HL5; Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Biology HL6
  • International qualifications — View the entry requirements for your country
  • Other qualification — Additional information: deferred entry is accepted SQA

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical engineer
  • Medical device research scientist
  • Clinical engineer
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • University lecturer in biomedical engineering

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £31,900

Admission

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