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MEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MEng Biomedical Engineering is the five-year integrated Masters version of the biomedical engineering degree, combining biomedical engineering with core mechanical and electrical engineering. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering & Technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering  |  Duration: Five years (Years 1 to 5)  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, anatomy, physiology and molecular bioscience with specialist biomedical engineering classes. Year 3 applies knowledge in areas such as biomechanics and biomedical materials. Year 4 is an individual research project with research methods and professional studies. Year 5 is a major group project with advanced study in areas such as medical device design, tissue engineering and robotic orthopaedic surgery.

Career pathways

Graduates mainly go on to work in research and development, medical device regulation and medical device sales.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Highers (standard entry): AAAA or AAABB (Maths, Physics/Engineering Science and Biology); minimum entry ABBB or BBBBB (Maths, Physics/Engineering Science). Advanced Highers in Maths and Physics recommended. A-levels: Year 1 entry AAB-BBB (Maths, Physics); Year 2 entry A*AA-AAB (Maths, Physics, Biology). International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5); Year 2 entry 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Biology HL6). International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (Faculty of Engineering undergraduate standard). Deferred entry accepted. SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted instead of Higher Mathematics; both IB Higher Level Mathematics pathways are accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: Five years (Years 1 to 5)

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