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MEng Biomedical Engineering

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Biomedical engineering is a rapidly expanding industry, with the National Health Service and industrial and academic research and development advancing to meet the increasing healthcare demands.

Studying with us, you'll gain broad training in modern biomedical engineering and learn about human anatomy and physiology complexities. You will also study core mechanical and electrical engineering subjects.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and is one of the oldest such departments in the world, with expertise and excellence in teaching and research.

General Eligibility

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)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory classes

  • Engineering Analysis 1

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Analytical and Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering

  • Molecular Bioscience

  • Electronic and Electrical Principles 1

  • Electrical and Mechanical techniques and design

2 Year 2

Compulsory classes

  • Design and Engineering Applications 2

  • Engineering Mechanics in Biomedical Engineering

  • Cell and Molecular Biology

  • Electronic and Electrical Principles 2

  • Digital Electronic Systems

  • Mathematical Modelling and Analysis

  • Materials Engineering and Design

3 Year 3

Compulsory classes

  • Practical Biomechanics

  • Biomedical Materials

  • Physiological Systems in Health and Disease

  • Fundamental Immunology

  • Instrumentation and Microcontrollers

  • Elective

4 Year 4

Compulsory classes

  • Biomedical Engineering project

  • Research Methods in Biomedical Engineering

  • Professional Studies in Biomedical Engineering

  • Biomedical Instrumentation

  • Biomedical Electronics

Elective classes

Choose two from the list

  • Computer Aided Engineering Design

  • Sports Injury and Rehabilitation

  • Advanced topics in Human movement

  • Assistive Technologies

  • Control Principles

  • Robotics: systems and control

  • Advanced Mechanics and dynamics

5 Year 5

Compulsory classes

  • Biomedical Engineering group project

  • Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation in Biomedical Engineering

Elective classes

Choose 7 from List A and B.  At least 4 must be chosen from List A.

List A
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics

  • Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering

  • Tissue Mechanics

  • Clinical and Sports Biomechanics

  • Bio-signal Processing and Analysis

  • Biomaterials and Biocompatibility

  • Cardiovascular Devices

List B
  • Engineering composites

  • Advanced Digital Signal Processing 

  • Advanced microcontroller applications

  • Image and video processing 

  • Control techniques

  • Clinical Biochemistry

  • Medical Genomics

  • Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry

  • Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research

  • Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology 

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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