MSc Biomedical Engineering
ApplyKey facts
- Start date: January & September
- Application deadline: Application deadlines for international students for September 2026 entry
Study mode and duration:
12 months full-time | 24 months part-time*, subject to entry qualifications.
*September entry onlyAccreditation: Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
specific pathways-only
Six pathways: find a specialisation to suit your own study needs
Study with us
Gain the knowledge and skills to develop new technologies that improve healthcare, from medical devices and diagnostics to data-driven and regenerative solutions.
At Strathclyde, you’ll study in one of the world's longest-established Biomedical Engineering departments, where teaching is shaped by world-leading research and close collaboration with clinicians, the NHS and industry.
- build a strong foundation in biomedical engineering through a flexible, multidisciplinary conversion programme
- apply your learning to real clinical challenges, informed by current healthcare needs
- develop expertise in emerging technologies, including AI, medical devices and tissue engineering
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UK University of the Year
Daily Mail University of the Year Awards 2026
Scottish University of the Year
The Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2026
Why this course?
Develop the skills to apply engineering principles to real-world healthcare challenges, from medical devices to data-driven diagnosis and treatment.
This MSc combines engineering, life sciences and clinical insight to give you both technical depth and practical understanding of modern biomedical engineering.
You’ll learn how technologies move from research to clinical use, with insight from academics, clinicians and industry. Teaching is informed by our strong research base and delivered by academics alongside industrialists, clinicians and visiting experts from the UK and overseas.
You’ll gain insights into real clinical needs and industrial environments, and build professional connections for your future career through the department’s strong connections with industry and the NHS.
Choose from six pathways
Choose from six specialist pathways to focus your degree in areas such as AI, medical devices, biomechanics or regenerative medicine.
Designed for graduates from both life sciences and engineering backgrounds, all pathways provide:
- core modules that build your biomedical engineering knowledge
- specialist modules aligned to your chosen pathway
- applied learning informed by current industry and clinical practice
Compare the pathways
On each of the pathways, you'll study the same core modules in fundamental biomedical engineering alongside modules related to your specialism.
The table below provides an 'at-a-glance' summary of each pathway or you can explore each pathway in detail ↓
| Pathway | Specialism focus | Career direction |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering* | Broad foundation across biomedical engineering, healthcare and applied engineering science | General biomedical engineering, flexible career pathways |
| Healthcare Artificial Intelligence | AI, machine learning, data analytics and medical imaging for healthcare applications | AI in healthcare, medical technology and research roles |
| Medical Devices | Design, development and regulation of medical, robotic and cardiovascular devices | Medical technology development and R&D |
| Biofluid Mechanics | Biological flows, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, computational modelling | Research roles and advanced engineering in healthcare and industry |
| Cell & Tissue Engineering* | Cell culture, biomaterials, biofabrication and regenerative medicine technologies | Research and development roles across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life science sectors |
| Biomechanics* | Human movement, rehabilitation technologies, prosthetics and orthotics | Healthcare technology and rehabilitation engineering |
*Accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
What you’ll study on the pathways
For the core MSc Biomedical Engineering, you'll study a selection of taught compulsory and elective modules totalling 120 credits.
For the five pathway options, you'll study the same taught compulsory modules, alongside focused specialist pathway and other elective modules, totalling 120 credits.
Passing all the modules allows you to progress to the MSc project (60 credits), which is undertaken between May and August. MSc projects involve an in-depth investigation on a topic of your choosing.
Biomedical Engineering
Build a broad understanding of biomedical engineering, combining engineering principles with biomedical science and clinical applications.
This flexible pathway supports careers across medical technology, healthcare systems, research and multidisciplinary engineering roles.
Biomedical Engineering with Healthcare Artificial Intelligence
Apply artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to healthcare challenges, including medical imaging, robotics and analytics.
You’ll develop practical skills across the AI pipeline, preparing you for roles in a fast-growing area of healthcare technology.
Biomedical Engineering with Medical Devices
Design and develop medical devices, from concept through to clinical application, including robotics, electronics and cardiovascular technologies.
You’ll gain insight into regulatory frameworks and product development, preparing you for roles in the medical technology industry and R&D.
Biomedical Engineering with Biofluid Mechanics
Explore the mechanics of biological flows, with applications in cardiovascular systems, respiratory function and drug delivery.
You’ll develop skills in fluid dynamics and computational modelling, supporting careers in advanced healthcare engineering and research.
Biomedical Engineering with Cell & Tissue Engineering
Study the science behind tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, including biomaterials, cell culture and biofabrication.
This pathway opens opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research and emerging areas of regenerative healthcare.
Biomedical Engineering with Biomechanics
Analyse human movement and biomechanics, with applications in rehabilitation, prosthetics, orthotics and sports performance.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in patient-centred design, preparing for roles in rehabilitation engineering and healthcare technology.
The following compulsory modules are for all students, regardless of the pathway you choose.
Foundation module
You'll take one of these modules based on your prior academic experience.
Medical Science for Engineering
20 credits
You'll be provided with instruction in key areas of human anatomy, physiology and cell biology relevant to the advanced study of bio and clinical engineering. You'll gain an understanding of normal biological function and control as derived from scientific and clinical evidence.
The module aims to educate you to use your knowledge of normal function to better understand pathology, disease diagnosis and treatment.
or
Engineering Science
20 credits
This module aims to provide instruction of fundamental engineering (mechanics of rigid bodies, mechanics of deformable bodies, mechanics of fluids and electronics) for life scientists who have no formal education in the engineering sciences.
Core modules
Professional studies in Biomedical Engineering
10 credits
This module aims to:
- provide an introduction to the philosophy, ethics and methodology of research
- outline the role that the bioengineer plays in the solution of clinical problems
- provide training in the principles, assessment and application of safety procedures in areas relevant to medical physics and biomedical engineering
- engender an awareness of the importance of regulatory issues in medical device design and manufacturing
Research Methodology
10 credits
This module aims to equip the students with the skills necessary to use mathematics and statistics tools including software in experimental design and data visualisation and analysis needed to progress in their research in Biomedical Engineering.
Biomedical Electronics
10 credits
This module aims to give the student a thorough introduction to the use of electronic circuits for the pre-conditioning, acquisition and display of biomedical signals and to provide an understanding of the components required in a basic biomedical measurement device.
Biomedical Instrumentation
10 credits
This module aims to give a detailed description of the principles and applications of a number of the most widely used biomedical instrumentation systems and devices found in the modern hospital environment.
This course will enable students to understand the diagnostic and research applications of the various instrumentation-related techniques currently available and to appreciate their limitations.
If you choose to follow one of the pathways, you must take the relevant modules for each.
Biomechanics
Prosthetics & Orthotics
10 credits
This module aims to demonstrate to you how biomechanical principles can be applied to the design, manufacture, fitting procedures and evaluation of prostheses, orthoses and other devices externally applied to the body of patients in need of rehabilitation.
It is hoped that you should be able to join manufacturing companies, research groups or clinical teams responsible for the delivery of such systems.
Clinical & Sports Biomechanics
10 credits
This module aims to provide you with the ability to appraise the role of biomechanics and biomechanical measurement techniques in the development and evaluation of clinical practice in rehabilitation and in the production and management of sports injuries. The module will also allow you to assess the role of biomechanics and biomechanical measurement in the improvement of human function and the optimising of sports performance. The module will focus on orthopaedic and neurological issues.
Introduction to Biomechanics
10 credits
This module aims to provide you with a tool set of analytical skills to enable you to undertake valid biomechanical analyses of human movement. This includes the science, engineering and mathematical skill to produce kinematic and kinetic analyses of human movement and the external and internal load actions experienced by humans during activity. The module will provide generic analysis skills but examples will focus primarily on human gait.
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Tissue Mechanics
10 credits
This module aims to provide an introduction to the mechanical properties of human tissue using a PBL approach. With the aid of an existing finite element (FE) model of the knee, students will virtually dissect the knee joint identify the different tissue types in the knee. Discussion will take place to determine how to incorporate the material properties of the different tissues into the model. A Journal “club” will be used to discuss recent literature, informing and directing you to perform appropriate experimental methods to determine the mechanical properties. these can then be incorporated into the FE model. A fully working FE knee joint will be the objective of the module.
Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering
10 credits
You'll learn to describe the developments and advances in regenerative/repair medicine in terms of:
- source of cells
- cell expansion/seeding and bioreactor technology
- tissue scaffolds: design criteria, fabrication and characterisation
- clinical status of replacement tissues and organs
Biomaterials & Biocompatibility
10 credits
This module aims to:
- provide fundamental information on the properties of synthetic biomaterials, and how these are evaluated experimentally and from the literature
- outline how material properties are influenced by methods of processing
- explore with the aid of appropriate examples what is meant by biocompatibility; provide an overview of the host responses to and interactions with biomaterials, and how these interactions are assessed and influenced by surface properties
- introduce the principles of toxicology, identify the major toxic interactions with foreign chemicals and the protective mechanisms which enable us to survive most toxic insults. Assessment of the safety of materials according to the International Standards will be discussed
Healthcare Artificial Intelligence
Biomedical Artificial Intelligence
10 credits
This module will provide you with a theoretical background and practical skills in the application of key artificial intelligence (AI) methods to biomedical and healthcare applications, such as omics technologies, radiology and neurotechnology.
You'll develop a solid understanding of the ‘AI pipeline’, from data acquisition and pre-processing through to disease prediction, diagnosis and decision making. This will enable you to critically evaluate and apply cutting-edge AI methods to address diverse biomedical challenges.
Medical Robotics
10 credits
This module aims to introduce the concepts and the design of medical robotics and its applications in various medical disciplines including, interventions, surgery and rehabilitation.
The course focuses on fundamental principles such as kinematics, dynamics, control and artificial intelligent combined with medical applications and examples.
Biosignal Processing & Analysis
10 credits
This module aims to familiarise students with the fundamentals and concepts of signals and systems (both continuous-time and discrete-time), and to develop a framework for processing and analysing a variety of biomedical signals and images (biosignals), including electrocardiograms (ECGs) and magnetic resonance images.
You'll also develop valuable Mathcad and MATLAB signal/image processing skills, through non-compulsory self-study laboratory exercises.
Biofluid Mechanics
Haemodynamics For Engineers
10 credits
Haemodynamics is that branch of hydraulics which concerns the flow of blood in arteries; and insofar as the laws of fluid mechanics may be applied to the study of blood flow in arteries, knowledge of the structural and functional properties of the heart and circulation, and the flow characteristics of blood, is essential if these equations are to be applied appropriately. In presenting the fluid mechanics of the circulation in terms that are familiar to students of mechanical and electrical engineering, the module aims to give students an insight into the complexities of blood flow, and how the laws of fluid mechanics relate to the flow of blood in health and disease, and the design of cardiovascular prostheses and devices, in particular. The basic principles underlying the measurement of blood pressure and flow will be explored in relation the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
On completion of the module you're expected to be able to:
- identify appropriate governing equations and apply them to obtain solutions to clinical problems relating to the flow of blood in the body and in cardiovascular devices
- relate the physical properties of the vessel wall and whole blood to their structure and composition (visco-elastic behaviour; the role of formed elements of blood, etc.)
- understand the principles of operation of instrumentation used to measure blood pressure and flow, including the rheological properties of whole blood
Numerical Modelling In Biomedical Engineering
10 credits
This module aims to provide experience of using numerical modelling tools, in particular Matlab, in a Biomedical Engineering context. For those with no knowledge of matlab, some pre-class preparatory work will be required and expected.
Case studies will be presented from the departmental research portfolio that require the use of numerical modelling. These case studies will be explained in detail, together with a methodology of the required numerical modelling to answer the research question. Students will be expected to write their own code to answer the research question, to appropriately graphically present results and to interpret the results in context.
On completion of the module you're expected to be able to:
- design numerical modelling tools to solve research-related problems in the field of Biomedical Engineering
- create appropriate methods of data presentation of structured data
- interpret numerical solutions to address research question(s) in the context of the presented case studies
Cardiovascular Devices
10 credits
This module aims to:
- give students a broad overview of cardiovascular devices used in the clinical setting for the treatment of a range of clinical conditions
- demonstrate and develop an understanding of the clinical, design and regulatory challenges involved in developing devices for this clinical sector
- offer some insight into the pathologies underlying the need for cardiovascular device technologies
Medical Devices
Cardiovascular Devices
10 credits
This module aims to:
- give students a broad overview of cardiovascular devices used in the clinical setting for the treatment of a range of clinical conditions
- demonstrate and develop an understanding of the clinical, design and regulatory challenges involved in developing devices for this clinical sector
- offer some insight into the pathologies underlying the need for cardiovascular device technologies
The Medical Device Regulatory Process
10 credits
This modules aims to give you an understanding of the regulatory pathway and requirements to deliver a new medical device to the marketplace from concept to clinical use.
You'll understand the complexity of the regulatory requirements internationally, the importance of the maintenance of technical files, and pre and post- certification vigilance.
Medical Robotics
10 credits
This module aims to introduce the concepts and the design of medical robotics and its applications in various medical disciplines including, interventions, surgery and rehabilitation.
The course focuses on fundamental principles such as kinematics, dynamics, control and artificial intelligent combined with medical applications and examples.
Choose:
- six modules from the list below for the MSc Biomedical Engineering
- three modules for any of the specialist MSc pathways
Some modules also appear within pathway requirements – you won’t take the same module twice.
Please note: the below is an indicative list of modules, reflecting the curriculum in the current year. These are subject to change but are likely to include:
Introduction to Biomechanics
10 credits
This module aims to provide you with a tool set of analytical skills to enable you to undertake valid biomechanical analyses of human movement. This includes the science, engineering and mathematical skill to produce kinematic and kinetic analyses of human movement and the external and internal load actions experienced by humans during activity. The module will provide generic analysis skills but examples will focus primarily on human gait.
Prosthetics & Orthotics
10 credits
This module aims to demonstrate to you how biomechanical principles can be applied to the design, manufacture, fitting procedures and evaluation of prostheses, orthoses and other devices externally applied to the body of patients in need of rehabilitation.
It is hoped that you should be able to join manufacturing companies, research groups or clinical teams responsible for the delivery of such systems.
Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering
10 credits
You'll learn to describe the developments and advances in regenerative/repair medicine in terms of:
- source of cells
- cell expansion/seeding and bioreactor technology
- tissue scaffolds: design criteria, fabrication and characterisation
- clinical status of replacement tissues and organs
Tissue Mechanics
10 credits
This module aims to provide an introduction to the mechanical properties of human tissue using a PBL approach. With the aid of an existing finite element (FE) model of the knee, students will virtually dissect the knee joint identify the different tissue types in the knee. Discussion will take place to determine how to incorporate the material properties of the different tissues into the model. A Journal “club” will be used to discuss recent literature, informing and directing you to perform appropriate experimental methods to determine the mechanical properties. these can then be incorporated into the FE model. A fully working FE knee joint will be the objective of the module.
Clinical & Sports Biomechanics
10 credits
This module aims to provide you with the ability to appraise the role of biomechanics and biomechanical measurement techniques in the development and evaluation of clinical practice in rehabilitation and in the production and management of sports injuries. The module will also allow you to assess the role of biomechanics and biomechanical measurement in the improvement of human function and the optimising of sports performance. The module will focus on orthopaedic and neurological issues.
Anatomy & Physiology
10 credits
This module aims to provide you with the basic knowledge of the anatomical structure of the major body systems, together with an understanding of their physiological functioning. This knowledge is fundamental to understand and to develop specific topics that will be taught later in the course.
Biomaterials & Biocompatibility
10 credits
This module aims to:
- provide fundamental information on the properties of synthetic biomaterials, and how these are evaluated experimentally and from the literature
- outline how material properties are influenced by methods of processing
- explore with the aid of appropriate examples what is meant by biocompatibility; provide an overview of the host responses to and interactions with biomaterials, and how these interactions are assessed and influenced by surface properties
- introduce the principles of toxicology, identify the major toxic interactions with foreign chemicals and the protective mechanisms which enable us to survive most toxic insults. Assessment of the safety of materials according to the International Standards will be discussed
Cardiovascular Devices
10 credits
This module aims to:
- give students a broad overview of cardiovascular devices used in the clinical setting for the treatment of a range of clinical conditions
- demonstrate and develop an understanding of the clinical, design and regulatory challenges involved in developing devices for this clinical sector
- offer some insight into the pathologies underlying the need for cardiovascular device technologies
Biomaterials & Biocompatibility
10 credits
This module aims to:
- provide fundamental information on the properties of synthetic biomaterials, and how these are evaluated experimentally and from the literature
- outline how material properties are influenced by methods of processing
- explore with the aid of appropriate examples what is meant by biocompatibility; provide an overview of the host responses to and interactions with biomaterials, and how these interactions are assessed and influenced by surface properties
- introduce the principles of toxicology, identify the major toxic interactions with foreign chemicals and the protective mechanisms which enable us to survive most toxic insults. Assessment of the safety of materials according to the International Standards will be discussed
Cardiovascular Devices
10 credits
This module aims to:
- give students a broad overview of cardiovascular devices used in the clinical setting for the treatment of a range of clinical conditions
- demonstrate and develop an understanding of the clinical, design and regulatory challenges involved in developing devices for this clinical sector
- offer some insight into the pathologies underlying the need for cardiovascular device technologies
Rehabilitation Technology
10 credits
This module aims to provide students with the evidence and rationale for embedding technology into rehabilitation practice considering the technological, design and cultural barriers to adoption.
The module will teach the following:
- broad principles of rehabilitation including strengthening, flexibility, neuroplasticity and motivation (3 weeks)
- application of design techniques (e.g. user centred design) to rehabilitation technology (1 week)
- the gamification of rehabilitation activities, role of competition and fun (1 week)
- principles of motor learning (1 week)
- body worn sensors to provide movement feedback (0.5 weeks)
- virtual reality in rehabilitation (0.5 weeks)
- robotics in rehabilitation (0.5 weeks)
- brain Computer interface technology (0.5 weeks)
- barriers to adoption (1 week)
- case studies from neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. (2 weeks)
On completion of the module you're expected to be able to:
- justify the use of rehabilitation technologies within a modern health service
- apply understanding of rehabilitation principles to the design of technologies
- analyse the design features of rehabilitation technologies
- appraise currently technologies within a specific area of rehabilitation in terms of efficacy and usability
Numerical Modelling In Biomedical Engineering
10 credits
This module aims to provide experience of using numerical modelling tools, in particular Matlab, in a Biomedical Engineering context. For those with no knowledge of matlab, some pre-class preparatory work will be required and expected.
Case studies will be presented from the departmental research portfolio that require the use of numerical modelling. These case studies will be explained in detail, together with a methodology of the required numerical modelling to answer the research question. Students will be expected to write their own code to answer the research question, to appropriately graphically present results and to interpret the results in context.
On completion of the module you're expected to be able to:
- design numerical modelling tools to solve research-related problems in the field of Biomedical Engineering
- create appropriate methods of data presentation of structured data
- interpret numerical solutions to address research question(s) in the context of the presented case studies
Haemodynamics For Engineers
10 credits
Haemodynamics is that branch of hydraulics which concerns the flow of blood in arteries; and insofar as the laws of fluid mechanics may be applied to the study of blood flow in arteries, knowledge of the structural and functional properties of the heart and circulation, and the flow characteristics of blood, is essential if these equations are to be applied appropriately. In presenting the fluid mechanics of the circulation in terms that are familiar to students of mechanical and electrical engineering, the module aims to give students an insight into the complexities of blood flow, and how the laws of fluid mechanics relate to the flow of blood in health and disease, and the design of cardiovascular prostheses and devices, in particular. The basic principles underlying the measurement of blood pressure and flow will be explored in relation the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
On completion of the module you're expected to be able to:
- identify appropriate governing equations and apply them to obtain solutions to clinical problems relating to the flow of blood in the body and in cardiovascular devices
- relate the physical properties of the vessel wall and whole blood to their structure and composition (visco-elastic behaviour; the role of formed elements of blood, etc.)
- understand the principles of operation of instrumentation used to measure blood pressure and flow, including the rheological properties of whole blood
Biosignal Processing & Analysis
10 credits
This module aims to familiarise students with the fundamentals and concepts of signals and systems (both continuous-time and discrete-time), and to develop a framework for processing and analysing a variety of biomedical signals and images (biosignals), including electrocardiograms (ECGs) and magnetic resonance images.
You'll also develop valuable Mathcad and MATLAB signal/image processing skills, through non-compulsory self-study laboratory exercises.
Medical Robotics
10 credits
This module aims to introduce the concepts and the design of medical robotics and its applications in various medical disciplines including, interventions, surgery and rehabilitation.
The course focuses on fundamental principles such as kinematics, dynamics, control and artificial intelligent combined with medical applications and examples.
Biomedical Photonics
10 credits
This module will equip you with an understanding of biophotonics and biomedical optics, of how these technologies can be used for medical diagnostics, and of the future directions of this domain.
You'll develop a fundamental understanding of light transport through biological tissue, of diagnostic methods and of cutting-edge classical and quantum optics applications in the clinic, thus preparing you to leverage current techniques and to adopt next generation approaches for medical diagnostics.
The Medical Device Regulatory Process
10 credits
This modules aims to give you an understanding of the regulatory pathway and requirements to deliver a new medical device to the marketplace from concept to clinical use.
You'll understand the complexity of the regulatory requirements internationally, the importance of the maintenance of technical files, and pre and post- certification vigilance.
Biomedical Artificial Intelligence
10 credits
This module will provide you with a theoretical background and practical skills in the application of key artificial intelligence (AI) methods to biomedical and healthcare applications, such as omics technologies, radiology and neurotechnology.
You'll develop a solid understanding of the ‘AI pipeline’, from data acquisition and pre-processing through to disease prediction, diagnosis and decision making. This will enable you to critically evaluate and apply cutting-edge AI methods to address diverse biomedical challenges.
MSc Project
60 credits
This project aims to provide an opportunity for you to experience the challenges and rewards of sustained, independent study in a topic selected from a wide range of research areas within the general field of Biomedical Engineering.
It will involve you in a number of processes which include:
- justification of the selected topic
- selecting, devising and applying appropriate methods and techniques
- anticipating and solving problems which arise
- displaying knowledge of background literature
- evaluating and reporting the conclusions of the study
The project may take the form of an extended literature review or involve experimental work. This project work will have been supported by a compulsory research methods module and specialist knowledge classes throughout the year designed to assist with technical aspects of methodology and analysis.
The project undertaken by those on each of the specialised pathways must be related to that specialisation.
Learning & teaching
Instructional classes include:
- lectures
- laboratory sessions & demonstrations
- practical exercises
You’ll also have the opportunity to attend seminars given by visiting experts from the UK and overseas.
This mix of teaching methods helps you develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills.
Assessment
Assessment includes a combination of coursework, practical assignments and your MSc project, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world problems.
The lecturers are specialists in their fields, and the Department has partnerships with other institutions, such as the University of Glasgow and the NHS.
This means that some of my lectures are delivered by experts with real-world experience.
Entry requirements
| Academic requirements/experience | Normally a first or second-class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant engineering, physical science, medicine, life science or a profession allied to medicine. Given the programme structure for January entry, those with a life science degree will require a satisfactory level of mathematics/engineering/physical sciences experience. Applicants with a life science degree background seeking January entry are encouraged to email the Engineering Admissions Team before applying for further advice. Contact: eng-admissions@strath.ac.uk |
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| English language requirements | For admission to the course, candidates must demonstrate English language skills of IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, or equivalent in an alternative recognised language test. If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page to view the full list of accepted, recognised language test providers. |
Pre-Masters preparation course
The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course held at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland) who do not meet the academic entry requirements for a Masters degree at University of Strathclyde.
Upon successful completion, you'll be able to progress to this degree course at the University of Strathclyde.
Fees & funding
All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Annual revision of fees
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.
The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study and any annual increase will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year. This cap will apply to fees from 2026/27 onwards, which will not increase by more than 10% from the previous year for continuing students.
| Scotland | £12,550 |
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| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £12,550 |
| Republic of Ireland |
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process. |
| International | £32,800 |
| Additional costs |
Total: £125 |
| Available scholarships | British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
Scholarships available for September 2026
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
We are delighted to offer our Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study for applicants to postgraduate taught degrees starting in September 2026. The scholarship award of £6,000 will be deducted from tuition fees.
Dean's International Excellence Awards
We also have a limited number of Dean’s International Excellence Awards for postgraduate taught applicants joining the Faculty of Engineering in September 2026. These scholarships are worth between £9,000 and £12,000 and will be offered to exceptional applicants at postgraduate taught level only.
How can I fund my course?
Scottish postgraduate students
Scottish postgraduate students may be able to apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students, a living cost loan. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from England
Students ordinarily resident in England may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance England. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Northern Ireland
Postgraduate students who are ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland may be able to apply for support from Student Finance Northern Ireland. The support is a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Wales
Students ordinarily resident in Wales may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance Wales. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
International students
We've a large range of scholarships available to help you fund your studies. Check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Careers
Graduates work across healthcare, medical technology, biotechnology and research, applying engineering expertise to improve patient outcomes and develop new technologies.
How much could I earn?
Entry-level salaries for medical engineering technicians in the NHS range from £29,970 to £36,483 (Band 5). You can then progress to Band 6 where salaries are between £37,338 and £44,962. With significant experience, salaries can range from £46,148 to £52,809 (Band 7). Salaries may reach higher than this if head of department or consultant level is reached.
Biomedical engineers' salaries in the private sector are comparable to those in the NHS. Depending on experience and level of responsibility, they can range between £21,000 and £50,000.
Income figures are intended as a guide only with figures taken from Prospects (accessed March 2025).
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Application deadlines for international students for September 2026
During the application process, you're required to upload the following supporting documents. If these are not provided, we'll not be able to process your application:
- certified individual semester mark sheets/academic transcript showing subjects taken and grades achieved for all qualifications
- if still studying, provide individual semester mark sheets to date
- certified degree certificate for all qualifications
- if still studying, provide this after completing the qualification
- provide evidence of suitable English language proficiency if English is not your first language, or you're not from a “UKVI recognised "Majority English Speaking" country”; check the University’s language requirements
- if you have been out of full-time education for over two years, provide a CV, detailing employment history, organisations worked for and a brief description of roles and responsibilities
- a copy of your passport containing your photo and passport number
- a copy of your sponsor letter/scholarship award (if appropriate)
- names, job titles and email addresses for two nominated referees
Start date: Sep 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Start date: Sep 2026
Biomedical Engineering
Start date: Jan 2027
Biomedical Engineering (January intake)
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