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Master of Biomedical Engineering
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
This discipline focuses on the adaptation and application of engineering principles to biomedicine. Graduates solve problems in a range of healthcare-related fields such as implantable bionics, drug-delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopaedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering. They are also involved in records management and physical rehabilitation.
Structure
The program is flexible in structure. Candidates must complete a program totalling 72 units of credit, with a minimum 48 units of credit at postgraduate level. Students may take other courses, including undergraduate, to fill in their background knowledge.
Subjects
- Biomedical engineering
Standard entry requirements
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with a minimum average of 65%. A 4-year Bachelors degree in a biomedical health-related discipline with honours (either embedded or as a single honours year) with a minimum average of 65% and 2 semesters of first-year university level mathematics or equivalent. A graduate diploma in biomedical engineering (such as UNSW Graduate Diploma 5449 or equivalent) with a minimum average of 65%
Study pathways
If the candidate's degree is not in an acceptable discipline, or was of less than 4 years full-time study, a bridging or qualifying program is usually required. This is normally arranged by enrolment in the Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Engineering with the possibility of transferring to the Master program after completion of certain requirements.
