MEng Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is all about tackling medical challenges with cutting-edge technology, meeting the ever-growing needs of the healthcare sector.

At the University of Glasgow, you’ll enjoy:

• Strong connections with industry and the NHS, including partnerships with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury.
• Courses that cover medical device regulation and entrepreneurship, setting you up to launch your own business
• Membership in engineering societies like GUBMES, GUBiosense, and Handprints.
• Hands-on experiences, including hospital visits and real-world case studies.
• A six-month research or industry placement in your final year, which could even take you abroad.

Programme Structure

Years 1–3: You'll establish a solid foundation in both biomedical and general engineering, diving into subjects like maths, materials, mechanics, biomaterials, biomedical systems, and medical imaging. The courses are interdisciplinary and include lab work and projects.

Year 4: Get involved in a multidisciplinary design project and select from exciting topics such as tissue engineering, ultrasound, robotics, and AI.

Year 5: Engage in a comprehensive research project, whether in industry, at a hospital, or even overseas. You’ll also have the chance to choose advanced modules in areas like computational modeling, energy in biological systems, and advanced imaging.

You can study abroad in Year 3 or complete your MEng project internationally through our extensive global partnerships in academia, clinical settings, and industry.