Biomedical Engineering

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.

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