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BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering Bachelor's degree at Strathclyde
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering at Strathclyde covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
BEng (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Study BSc Hons Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. From the provider’s course page.
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Strathclyde, based in John Anderson Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
9.2
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent87
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional100
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Engineering Analysis 1Compulsory
Module details
Introduction to Microsoft Windows-based PCs and relevant application software in engineering context. Microsoft Office applications, PTC Creo three dimensional modelling system, MathCAD and Matlab engineering software. Basic numerical methods.
- Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical EngineersCompulsory
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Basic knowledge of anatomical structure of major body systems and understanding of their physiological functioning.
- Biomedical EngineeringCompulsory
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Insight into prostheses & orthoses and artificial kidneys. Process of evolving design specification from knowledge of normal body function and matching of material properties to body environment.
- Analytical and Numerical Methods in Biomedical EngineeringCompulsory
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Essential and basic numerical and analytical techniques for biomedical engineering problems. Algebraic, geometric and calculus techniques.
- Molecular BioscienceCompulsory
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Basic knowledge and concepts of cell structure and function. Basic concepts underlying classical and molecular genetics, including techniques forming basis for study of molecular biology.
- Electronic and Electrical Principles 1Compulsory
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Foundational understanding of analysis and design of both analogue and digital electronic circuits.
- Electrical and Mechanical techniques and designCompulsory
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Practical and professional skills required of an engineer, underpinning theoretical concepts introduced elsewhere in Year 1 classes.
Year 2 8 modules
- Design and Engineering Applications 2Compulsory
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Understanding of design process and steps in establishing effective design procedures from inception through development to manufacture. Total Design concepts, Design Management and computer-based drawing. Experience of stripping and building engineering artefact and various measurement and instrumentation techniques.
- Engineering Mechanics in Biomedical EngineeringCompulsory
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Basic skills to analyse static and dynamic rigid body problems. Structural analysis and elementary stress analysis and introductory fluid mechanics knowledge for biomedical engineering.
- Cell and Molecular BiologyCompulsory
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Introduction to cytology and histology. Deeper understanding of cellular compartments and structures and their functions. Role of genetic analysis in elucidation of mechanisms of gene function.
- Electronic and Electrical Principles 2Compulsory
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Analysis and design of analogue circuits and systems used in electronics, energy & power systems, communications, control and analogue signal processing applications.
- Digital Electronic SystemsCompulsory
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Introduction to digital electronics and rudiments of digital signal processing systems.
- Mathematical Modelling and AnalysisCompulsory
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Competence in differential and integral calculus of functions of several independent variables and solution of ordinary differential equations.
- Engineering AnalysisCompulsory
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General approach to solving engineering problems involving mathematical modelling, numerical methods and application of computer software.
- Materials Engineering and DesignCompulsory
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Grounding in concepts of material science and engineering with reference to mechanical design and material selection.
Year 3 5 modules
- Practical BiomechanicsCompulsory
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Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of kinematic and kinetic analysis of human movement.
- Biomedical MaterialsCompulsory
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Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of synthetic materials used in different biomedical applications. Qualitative understanding of mechanical behaviour of variety of tissues.
- Physiological Systems in Health and DiseaseCompulsory
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Deeper understanding of key characteristics of physiological systems and interactions between them, both in health and disease.
- Fundamental ImmunologyCompulsory
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Fundamental concepts of immune system to form basis for further study.
- Instrumentation and MicrocontrollersCompulsory
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Techniques for system modelling based on block diagrams and transfer functions. Instrumentation and measurement as interdisciplinary engineering activity. Practical design, implementation and test experience of combined hardware/software systems with emphasis on measurement.
Year 4 12 modules
- Biomedical Engineering projectCompulsory
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Independent study of topic of choice in general field of Biomedical Engineering. May take form of extended literature review or involve experimental work.
- Research Methods in Biomedical EngineeringCompulsory
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Skills necessary to use mathematics and statistics tools including software in experimental design and data visualisation.
- Professional Studies in Biomedical EngineeringCompulsory
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Introduction to philosophy, ethics and methodology of research. Role of biomedical engineer in solution of clinical problems. Training in principles, assessment and application of safety procedures in areas relevant to medical physics and biomedical engineering. Awareness of importance of regulatory issues in medical device design and manufacturing.
- Biomedical InstrumentationCompulsory
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Detailed description of principles and applications of widely used biomedical instrumentation systems and devices found in modern hospital environment. Diagnostic and research applications of instrumentation-related techniques.
- Biomedical ElectronicsCompulsory
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Use of electronic circuits for pre-conditioning, acquisition and display of biomedical signals. Components required in basic biomedical measurement device.
- Computer Aided Engineering DesignElective
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Computer aided design, analysis and simulation methods over range of engineering problems. Practical experience of industry standard engineering simulation and analysis software.
- Sports Injury and RehabilitationElective
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Understanding of injury mechanisms of different tissues of body. Ability to assess protective equipment and evaluate current rehabilitation practice.
- Advanced topics in Human movementElective
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Three dimensional analysis of movement and biomechanical signal processing.
- Assistive TechnologiesElective
- Control PrinciplesElective
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Basic concepts, mathematical tools and design methods of classical control theory. Analysis and design tools in control engineering. Closed loop control system design using industrial three-term (PID) controllers. Advanced control methods and time-domain approach to control analysis and design. Application of control theory in industrial applications.
- Robotics: systems and controlElective
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Overview of robotic engineering. Important principles in design, control, construction and use of robots in different environments and tasks. Hands on exercises in design and control issues associated with robot mechanisms.
- Advanced Mechanics and dynamicsElective
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Analytical techniques for solution of engineering problems with important dynamic behaviour. Practical experience in designing lightweight structures with sufficient strength and stiffness to prevent failure by buckling. Aerospace themed or similar design, construct and test activity.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This BEng (Hons) course focuses on the design, analysis and development of medical devices and systems that improve patient care. You'll progress from engineering fundamentals to specialist biomedical applications. In your first year, you'll study engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, and design skills including CAD and workshop practice. Year 2 typically builds discipline-specific knowledge through circuits and systems, engineering analysis and computing, alongside a group design project completed to industry standards. By year 3, you'll choose from specialist options such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, or energy and sustainability. Throughout, you'll develop professional engineering practice, safety, ethics and sustainability, culminating in a substantial individual project that forms the degree's centrepiece. A Chartered (CEng) pathway is also available.
Who it's for
This course suits those with strong science and mathematics foundations. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications, with typical UCAS tariffs between 192 and 207 points. If you're interested in applying engineering principles to healthcare and medical technology, this programme provides the technical and practical grounding to pursue that path.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 80% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £29,000–£35,000 at 15 months; after three years, £26,775–£37,800; and after five years, £33,150–£46,800.
University & format
The University of Strathclyde is a public university founded in 1796, located on the John Anderson Campus in Glasgow. This BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree is delivered full-time over 4 years, taught in English. Strathclyde is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 86%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
AccreditationIET, IMechE
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent80% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 192 - 207 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Strathclyde's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 80% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
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Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeB830quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B830). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Strathclyde whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
International£31,900 / yr
Provider fee page. Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Strathclyde →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Strathclyde funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship15% reduction in tuition fees
self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning September 2026
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £27,000 | £24,000 – £30,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £28,000 | £25,000 – £32,000 | 40 |
| 5 years after | £33,000 | £28,000 – £38,500 | 35 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
55%
in highly skilled work or study
100%
continue past their first year
75%
find their work meaningful
60%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£27,000
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£28,000
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£33,000
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £48,500
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working15% working and studying5% in further study55% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
This course £33,000Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
16th percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Birmingham City UniversityBEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering£33,000Birmingham City UniversityBEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year£33,000London South Bank UniversityBEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year)£33,000London South Bank UniversityBEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering£33,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Other Health ProfessionalsSOC 2020 225 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,902
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 40; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £27,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 86.6% · in work or study 90% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Strathclyde
All students22,225
International18.8%
Aged 25+28.6%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Strathclyde from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £31,900 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Strathclyde offers the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (15% reduction in tuition fees) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Strathclyde and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 192 - 207 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Strathclyde. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 55% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £27,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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