BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Biomedical Engineering, combining biomedical engineering with core mechanical and electrical engineering subjects. Core topics include Circuit Design, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Engineering Design. Blood salvage technology developed by the department is in use in hospitals worldwide. The course includes an independent final-year project with optional experimental work.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (Maths, Physics) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths, Physics, and Biology) IB: Year 1 entry: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Biology HL6)
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 40%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Modules
- 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
- 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
- Practical Biomechanics
- Biomedical Materials
- Physiological Systems in Health and Disease
- Fundamental Immunology
- Instrumentation and Microcontrollers
- Elective
- Biomedical Engineering project
- Research Methods in Biomedical Engineering
- Professional Studies in Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Biomedical Electronics
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Is BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Does BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.