Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

at University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

Biochemistry is the study of the composition, metabolism and function of biological systems at a molecular level. Biochemistry and the related field of molecular biology provide important advances in understanding the molecular basis of life and its role in the disease process.

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. This area explores the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease.

The opportunity to choose specific degree combinations will allow you to go into specialist biomedical science areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular research, immunopharmacology, industrial immunology, drug research, biochemistry, microbiology and bacteriology.

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• Our Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading centre for research focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines
• Study how drugs and other chemicals affect the functions of the body and underpins the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease
• Develop understanding of the molecular basis of life, and how alteration of these molecular pathways leads to disease processes
• This joint Honours degree course combines biochemistry and pharmacology and is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• We're ranked Top 10 in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy and Biological Sciences in the Complete University Guide 2021

French is a major international language. It's the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language.

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

Education is essential if you wish to study initial teacher education courses. We offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of Scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, equity and inclusion.

Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education).

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subjects.

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• French is the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language
• With our joint honours education degree, you'll develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond
• Experience research-informed, evidence-based teaching by internationally-recognised professionals
• On completion of the degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary/Secondary

Chemical engineers play a vital role in finding solutions to 21st century challenges, such as providing people with clean water, medicines, food and fuel.Our graduates design and operate industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products, minimising their environmental impact.

Other projects include a team-based Frontiers of chemical engineering project in Year 1 and various research projects throughout other classes.

Based in Strathclyde Business School’s highly-acclaimed Department of Marketing, the course curriculum draws on leading academic experts from across the Business School. The course also benefits from the University's established relationships with industry and the involvement of industry partners in the development and delivery of the programme. This approach ensures that Digital Marketing Management meets the changing needs of the digital workplace and enables you to acquire the latest knowledge, best practice and the specialist skills to develop your career in digital marketing.

The eMarketing in Practice class is developed and delivered in collaboration with digital marketing professionals from a leading digital media agency. Experts will share their knowledge of digital marketing in practice, offering you an understanding and hands-on experience of established digital media, as well as emerging media.

The extent of industry collaboration and involvement in our Digital Marketing Management programme makes it an exceptional choice for your career progression.

In the Digital Transformative Project, you'll take part in a Digital Marketing Clinic where local businesses will present their digital marketing challenges and operational issues. You'll assist a business to develop a formal solution via a digital transformation plan.

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• Strathclyde’s MSc in Digital Marketing Management (DMM) has been developed in collaboration with industry in response to a growing need for graduates with digital marketing skill
• gain an understanding of digital technologies and their application for business purposes
• learn about digital marketing in practice with hands-on experience of established and emerging digital media
• benefit from the involvement of industry partners

Today’s media industry expands beyond traditional print and broadcast journalism. It includes professional bloggers and vloggers, freelance writers and editors, podcasters, people working in entertainment TV, radio, or film, creators of video games and interactive apps, promoters of ideas and products, and many others.

The most successful professionals in today’s media are not only highly skilled in reporting, writing, editing and pitching their material, but they're also excellent communicators online and offline, and problem-solvers. They're innovative and entrepreneurial, bold and curious, open-minded and collaborative. These are also some of Strathclyde’s core values, which guide our own teaching, research, and public engagement.

Social Policy examines the ways in which societies distribute resources and develop services to meet individual and social needs. Key social policy issues examined include poverty; economic, race, age and gender inequality; social justice health; education; criminal justice and housing.

It utilises a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to improve our understanding of how societies organise their resources to meet individual and social needs and how they measure progress in these areas. 

This programme gives you the opportunity to learn more about the social and economic challenges facing Scottish society and place these in a broader international perspective. It draws on disciplines such as history, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, psychology, social anthropology and politics.

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• Ranked third in the UK for Communication & Media Studies (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020)
• Learn the skills and practices of contemporary journalism in a digital, multimedia era
• Learn about the social and economic challenges facing both Scotland and the UK
• Enjoy our programme of visiting speakers from the world of broadcasting, publishing, communication and newspapers
• Engage in useful learning in a broad professional context, which includes a critical understanding of the media industry
• Acquire technical and professional skills in journalism, communication, information design and management

Studying a BA (Hons) in Accounting at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.

Ranked 1st for Accounting & Finance in the Complete University Guide League Tables 2022, we're also the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).

• Learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information
• Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• One of only 108 business schools in the world to be triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA (MBA Today, July 2021)

Our BA Hons in Accounting allows you to study accounting in combination with a range of business subjects.

In the majority of combinations, accounting is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. You may be offered possible exemptions to other professional bodies eg Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

An in-depth understanding of economics and law will complement your accounting studies and prove valuable to employers.

You’ll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information. You’ll also explore how accounting can be developed to meet the needs of society and provide information to investors.

French is a major international language. It's the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language.

Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.

We also offer some of the best teaching in Human Resource Management (HRM) in both Scotland and the UK

Human Resource Management (HRM) is about the relationship between employers and employees and the ways in which people are managed in the workplace.  

This covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.

Study with us

• French is a major international language. It is the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language. 
• Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

The Department of Marketing at Strathclyde is recognised as one of the leading centres of marketing education and research in the UK.

This course will help you develop the skills for a variety of marketing and management careers. You’ll understand customer requirements, added-value products and services and the role of communications in customer satisfaction.

Business Law covers the general principles of commercial law and business legal regulations. These include company law, competition law and human rights law.

Business Law can only be studied as a second subject as a Joint Honours option

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• Develop skills for a variety of marketing and management careers
• Study in a leading UK centre of marketing education
• Gain an insight into the way law affects organisations
• Benefit from the opportunity to take part in student competitions to win paid internships
• Broaden your knowledge through guest lectures by leading industry experts
• Strathclyde Business School has a strong reputation for effective working with business, industry and the public sector

Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).

Today's media industry expands beyond traditional print and broadcast journalism. It includes professional bloggers and vloggers, freelance writers and editors, podcasters, people working in entertainment TV, radio, or film, creators of video games and interactive apps, promoters of ideas and products, and many others.

Education is essential if you wish to study initial teacher education courses. We offer you the chance to develop knowledge of the education systems of Scotland and beyond, looking at issues including policy, social justice, equity.

Combining education with other subjects provides opportunities for those who wish to work in professions associated with education, but who don't wish necessarily to become teachers. Please note that this course doesn't allow you to qualify as a teacher, though joint honours Education graduates will be able to explore postgraduate routes into teaching careers (via the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education).

Study with us

• Opportunity to put education theory into practice in a community placement and enhance your employability
• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the education systems of Scotland and beyond
• Experience research-informed, evidence-based teaching by internationally recognised professionals
• Learn the skills and practices of contemporary journalism in a digital, multimedia era.

Studying with us you'll learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.

Accounting at Strathclyde is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland in the majority of study combinations, as well as offering possible exemptions to other professional bodies, eg Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

In response to employers, studying Hospitality & Tourism Management here at Strathclyde gives you the chance to study this subject in the context of management, strategy, marketing, enterprise, economics and ethics.

This degree will prepare you for leadership roles in this dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.