IELTS: 6.0 (Writing and Speaking no less than 6.0)
TOEFL 72 (Speaking and Writing no less than 18)
Cambridge: B2
PTE: 50
Design systems that enhance the quality of human life.
Get the skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and maintain systems and equipment that are used in all aspects of health care. You will gain a solid education in both engineering and medical science, along with important practical skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team.
Why study Biomedical Engineering at Flinders
Flinders biomedical and materials engineering research ranks above world standard – 2015 Excellence in Research Australia rankings
Choose a specialisation in mechanics-based or electronics-based biomedical engineering
Expand your practical experience with a range of extra-curricular projects with real-world applications
Graduates have won Monash Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships, Churchill Fellowships and Menzies Scholarships
On-campus Medical Device Research Institute and Medical Device Partnering Program bring together some of the leading minds in biomedical engineering and related disciplines
Course aims
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
a strong understanding of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of biomedical engineering systems
an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of (biomedical) engineering
an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
well developed written and oral communication skills
structured engineering work experience
the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
an ability to undertake a substantial research-oriented project
preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
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Graduates often work in multidisciplinary teams with health professionals and medical specialists and may find themselves in a variety of areas including the design and production of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment in hospitals, devices to assist in home-based health care and rehabilitation, and sensory and control systems.
Potential occupations include:
biomedical engineer
clinical support specialist consultant
customer support engineer
pathology field service engineer
instrumentation engineer.
Potential employers include:
hospital trusts
medical equipment manufacturers
university research departments
other research units and rehabilitation or health charities.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
