Biomedical Engineering
BEng (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Develop new medical technologies and techniques which transform and improve the lives of patients.
Why Biomedical Engineering at Strathclyde? Ranked Number 2 in the UK for Medical Technology (Complete University Guide 2021). 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.
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.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £28000 | £31500 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £25500 - £38500 | £29000 - £44000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25789 | £24649 | £28518 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22377 - £29789 | £19237 - £30298 | £22054 - £34375 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Biomedical Engineering, BEng (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
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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
| 25% | Other Health Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Year 1 entry: ABB - BBB (Maths, Physics); Year 2 entry: AAA - ABB (Maths, Physics, Biology)
Maths A, Physics A,
Maths HL5, Physics HL5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| EU | £23050 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| International | £23050 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £23050 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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 with the exception of the MPharm and Integrated Masters courses; MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. 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.
The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.
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:
January 1, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #312
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Engineering
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- #2
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
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About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University College London | 82% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £31200 | 171 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 115 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17550 | 118 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Middlesex University | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14000 | 98 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Clinical Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 91% | 20% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | 151 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23050 | 209 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) (with a placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | 86% | 10% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | 138 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020