Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH10
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £31000 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26500 - £33000 | £26500 - £37000 | £29500 - £42500 |
All CAH10 courses of University of Strathclyde
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27855 | £24571 | £28403 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £18500 - £31500 | £21984 - £37274 |
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Course Description
Develop new medical technologies and techniques which transform and improve the lives of patients.
Why Biomedical Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 6 in the UK and Number 1 in Scotland for Biomedical Engineering (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering courses of University of Strathclyde
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
| 35% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 20% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £27500 | year 1 |
| International | £27500 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B830
University Rankings
of University of Strathclyde
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 78% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £17150 | 115 | Nottingham |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 92% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27500 | 222 | Glasgow |
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Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 71% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 118 | Bradford |
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Biomedical Engineering including a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Kent | 63% | 5% | 40% | £9250 | £22700 | 84 | Canterbury |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | 71% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £22180 | 131 | Bradford |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Dundee | 70% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £23100 £24300 | 176 | Dundee |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Reading | 77% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £27650 | 132 | Reading |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 82% | 16% | 20% | £9250 | £13920 £14580 | 97 | London |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 73% | 0% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 121 | Hull |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Aston University | 60% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £20650 | 141 | Birmingham |
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FAQ about Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Strathclyde
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £29000 15 months after graduation, £31000 3 years after graduation and £36000 after graduation.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (35%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (20%), Protective service occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)
- 60 graduates rated the course 92. This means that 92% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Strathclyde achieved the highest ranking for Engineering. It is ranked #219 in (Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Strathclyde.
- Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Strathclyde.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 222 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Biomedical Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024