You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Australia is a leading country in the development of medical research and technology. By studying biomedical engineering, you can be part of these exciting and rewarding fields of work.
You'll learn how to work across clinical medicine, healthcare and the technologies that support these fields. You’ll help people affected by health conditions and the health professionals who support them.
In completing studies in biomechanics, medical electronics, mathematics, and engineering science, our graduates are well trained to work in the medical technology and biotechnology industries, producing assistive technologies, implantable devices for rehabilitation applications, lab-on-a-chip diagnostics and biomaterials.
You will have access to world-leading researchers and 3D-printing facilities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, the Micro Nano Research facility and the 3DBioFab, placing you at the interface of cutting-edge technologies and advances in biomedical science.
CRICOS Code: 079597B
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Program Structure
Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Science
Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice
Creative Engineering CAD
Introduction to Engineering for the Human Body
Digital Fundamentals
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
AND{If you have not completed VCE Maths Methods or VCE Specialist Maths or equivalent, you must complete the following course:
Course Title
Introduction to Engineering Mathematics
ORIf you have completed VCE Maths Methods or VCE Specialist Maths or equivalent, complete the following course:
Course Title
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Biomedical Engineering System and Design
Mathematics for ECE
Electronics
Engineering Computing 1
Biomedical Computer Aided Design
Physiological Flows
Signals and Systems 1
Biomedical Chemistry and Structural Materials
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title
Biomedical Engineering Design and Practice 1
Biomedical Engineering Design and Practice 2
Research Methods for Engineers
Biomedical Signal Analysis
Biomaterials
Biomechanics
Biomedical Instrumentation
Implant Engineering and Assistive Technology
Year Four of Program
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title
Engineering Capstone Project Part A
Engineering Capstone Project Part B
Work in one of Australia’s largest research and government funded industries and help improve the lives of others.
There are exciting careers available in the vibrant and expanding medical technology and biotechnology industries, producing assistive technologies, implantable devices for rehabilitation applications, lab-on-a-chip diagnostics, biomaterials and more.
You'll work in:
hospitals (servicing and optimising equipment)
medical device manufacturing
implant engineering
defence
nanotechnology
biotechnology
start-up companies.
You could also be employed as a regulator in government organisations, or as a researcher for government, universities or private companies.
You’ll find significant support provided by governments to start your own company and may work in private medical and pathology laboratories.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
