Clinical Technology BSc (Hons)

Overview

Develop the skills you need for a career as a clinical technologist, capable of applying your knowledge to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients. You will learn:

• to design and manufacture medical equipment
• tissue engineering and wound repair for making artificial organs
• application, repair, and maintenance of medical devices
• to carry out physiological measurements, such as ECG, EMG, BMI, spirometry, and skin analysis

You will specialize in three areas - renal technology (dialysis), rehabilitation engineering (prosthetics / orthotics), and medical technology/engineering.

Technological innovation in the field of medicine and healthcare is accelerating at an enormous pace. The modern hospital is now the center of a technologically sophisticated healthcare system, and this requires equally technologically sophisticated staff. This means you’ll be highly employable as a graduate.

A placement year in industry, taken in year three of the programme, enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.

Professional Accreditation

The BSc (Hons) in Clinical Technology is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). It's recognized by the UK Engineering Council as leading to partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with some further learning required.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104 UCAS tariff points
• A levels: BCC to include Maths or a Science subject
• T levels: Merit or higher in Science, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Science or Health subject
• Applicants on Access Programmes: 104 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science
• International Baccalaureate Requirements: 104 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in Maths and English
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted)
• English language requirements: Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

Foundation Year Entry

• If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, our Foundation Year in Engineering and Digital Technologies has a route to Clinical Technology BSc (Hons)
• Foundation Year entry requirements: 64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 3 and a Maths qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4

Transferring from Another University

• Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript, all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications
• Module descriptors must include learning outcomes
• Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September

Your Learning Journey

• All module information is for 2025 entry, and is subject to change
• First Year:
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Design, Build and Test (Biomedical and Clinical Technology)
  • Electronics and Mechanics (Biomedical Engineering)
  • Mathematics for Clinical Technologists
  • Clinical Instrumentation and Imaging
  • Radiology and Radiation Engineering
• Second Year:
  • Clinical Movement Analysis
  • Embedded Electronics
  • Functional Anatomy and Human Physiological Measurements
  • Healthcare Technology Project
  • Applied Epidemiology
  • Cell and Tissue Biology
• Third Year: Study abroad or placement year
• Final Year:
  • Individual Research Project
  • Medical Ethics and Quality Management
  • Integrated Design
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetics
  • Optional: Biomaterials with Implant Design and Technology, Renal Technology

Professional Placement

• A placement year allows you to apply your academic learning within a wide range of industries, including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors
• You will gain hands-on experience, develop skills such as communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, and build a professional network that will benefit your future career

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

• You’ll learn through a combination of formal and informal lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals, workshop skills sessions, guest lectures and seminars, and group and individually assessed projects

Fees, Finance, and Scholarships

• Tuition fee:
  • UK: £9,535 (sandwich year: £954)
  • International: £24,456 (sandwich year: £2,446)
• Additional course costs: While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student
• Funding your studies: It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student
• Scholarships: Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU, and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances, or economic hardship

Career Prospects

• There is strong demand in the NHS for graduates with the right mix of technical and clinical abilities
• Clinical technologists are intimately involved in many aspects of healthcare, and are instrumental in bridging the gap between clinicians and engineers
• They don’t work directly with patients, but with the technology used to support patient care

Career Opportunities

• The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes
• Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work, and graduate vacancies
• Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website

Study Abroad

• A study abroad year is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons, build connections with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and strengthen your skills and experience to make you stand out in the job market
• We have opportunities for students to study, work, or volunteer in more than 150 countries across the world and will support you every step of the way

Support for Your Studies

• At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being, and future ambitions
• We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment
• In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies

Our Facilities

• Our biomedical engineering facilities include a bioaerosol test facility for performing microbiological experiments, and a cell/tissue engineering lab for in-vitro culturing of tissues and wound repair

Transparency Statement

• Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies
• Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching
• Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them

How to Apply

• Applications for courses starting in September 2025 are not yet open
• You can begin to apply for this course with UCAS from 14 May 2024
• Learn about how to apply, UCAS, and the application process
• See key dates on the UCAS website

University of Bradford

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