MSc Biomedical Engineering at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary Masters covering the key aspects of biomedical engineering to prepare students for the biomedical engineering sector. It is accredited by IMechE and IPEM as meeting the further learning requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses Biological Fluid Mechanics, Biophysics of Cells and Systems, Statistics for Biomedical Engineering, Energy in Biological Systems, Integrated Systems Design Project and the MSc Project, with options such as Medical Imaging, Biomechanics, Biosensors and Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Engineering.

Career pathways

Positions in rehabilitation engineering, biomaterials for reconstructive surgery, biosensors, device and implant design and biosignal processing; graduates have joined Pfizer, the NHS and Neuranics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline, Computing Science or Physical Sciences/Mathematics with at least 2 credit-bearing modules in Engineering Maths and/or Maths at an average grade of pass; Biology, Medicine or Life Science degrees with significant mathematics may be accepted. A 2.2 with an average 2.1 in accepted modules is exceptionally accepted. Not open to recent University of Glasgow MEng/BEng Biomedical Engineering graduates. Full CEng registration requires a CEng-accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) first degree. For applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT and other tests accepted; test must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start; requirement must be met in a single test). Applications: international and EU applicants apply in rounds, the last round closing 8 July 2027 (September 2027 entry); UK applicants by 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027/28). International & EU. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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