Strathclyde is a vibrant multicultural community with students from over 140 countries. Glasgow is world-renowned for the warmth, friendliness and humour of its people. We love welcoming visitors to our city and we're proud of our slogan - 'People Make Glasgow'! This hospitality was recognised by Rough Guides readers in 2016, who voted Glasgow the world's friendliest city.
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The Department of Biomedical Engineering Welcomes International Students
What is biomedical engineering?
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering knowledge and skills to human biology, healthcare and medicine.
At the University of Strathclyde our goal is to engineer solutions to global healthcare challenges.
Areas of expertise
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Rehabilitation Engineering
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Surgical Robotics
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Medical Devices
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Prosthetics & Orthotics
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Neurorehabilitation
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Cell & Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
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Physiological Modelling
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Biosensors, Instrumentation and Analysis
Study with us
Undergraduate:
Postgraduate Taught:
- Biomedical Engineering (MSc)
- Medical Devices (MSc)
- Biofluid Mechanics (MSc)
- Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSc)
Postgraduate Research:
Online Distance Learning:
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Why Strathclyde?
As a leading technological university, we have a thriving international community.
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Living in Glasgow?
Glasgow is Scotland's biggest & most cosmopolitan city.
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Research opportunities
Take a look at our research opportunities
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Scholarship opportunities
Take a look at Strathclyde's current scholarship opportunities
We're one of only two UK Universities offering training in prosthetics and orthotics