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The Department of Biomedical Engineering serves as a global hub for advanced postgraduate education and cutting-edge research. Our program integrates engineering principles with medical, biological, and physical sciences. Graduate studies and investigations focus on applying engineering concepts and scientific approaches to medical and surgical challenges. We prioritize clinical research spanning fundamental discoveries to practical healthcare solutions. Our work involves strong partnerships with medical facilities, academic institutions, and industrial partners across Glasgow, the UK, and internationally. Students contribute significantly to groundbreaking research while benefiting from modern facilities and connections with industry leaders, scholars, and medical professionals. Our graduate programs offer research-based degrees including one-year options (MPhil, MRes) and three-year PhD studies. Research funding comes from various sources including government agencies, charitable organizations, and commercial partners worldwide. Career Support: The University's Career Service provides comprehensive assistance, from CV writing to interview coaching.
A first-class or upper second-class Honours degree in biomedical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, physical or life sciences.
English language requirements:
For students whose first language is not English, you must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score with no individual score lower than 5.5. TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18