Melbourne School of Engineering

Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

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The term ‘Biomedical Engineering' refers to the design and operation of devices or processes which involve humans, as well as the application of engineering skills to the design of novel bioproducts, including pharmaceuticals (depending on specialisation).

The Masters in Biomedical Engineering will particularly suit students seeking to make a career in the biomedical industries including hospitals, private biomedical companies both locally and overseas, consultants, regulatory authorities, and in new fields made possible by advances in biotechnology (including tissue engineering, personalised medicine and bioinformatics). It will also prepare students for a career in biomedical science, should they wish to go into more a laboratory based career.

Career outcomes

Demand for biomedical engineers in the workplace remains strong with significant growth in job opportunities expected over the next 10 years and the US Department of Labour predicts 15% employment growth in biomedical engineering, the largest growth of all engineering disciplines.  Graduates would seek employment in biomedical industries such as hospitals, as consultants and in private biomedical companies both locally and overseas such as Stryker, General Electric, Resmed and Cochlear.  Careers in new fields made possible by advances in biotechnology including tissue engineering, personalised medicine and bioinformatics and biomedical science.

Duration

Two years full-time.

Entry Requirements

University of Melbourne Graduate

Degree in Science (Bioengineering Systems), Bachelor of Biomedicine (Bioengineering Systems) or Commerce (with biomedical Engineering discipline specific sequence of subjects ) with at least a 65% avearage in the final two years of study.

non-University of Melbourne Graduate

An engineering undergraduate degree in the appropriate discipline or undergraduate degree and graduate diploma in an appropriate discipline or undergraduate degree and graduate diploma in an appropriate discipline and at least one year of documented relevant professional work experience with at least a 65% avearage in the final two years of study.

A H2B average in an approved engineering undergraduate degree will be sufficient to gain entry into the second year of the accredited program.

Alternative English Language (international)

International students and students whose prior qualifications are from an overseas university where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to University includes:

Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the 24 months of either

• TOEFL: at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper-based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay rating of at least 4.5 (computer based –or-
• IELTS at least 6.5 (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module)

This course accepts applicants through the UMELBP program (550 TOEFL with a TWE of 4 or an overall band score of 6 in IELTS at a sitting in the 24 months preceding the application may be selected for entry into a 24 month masters provided they take, as a component of the elective work, the subject Advanced English as a Second Language 1 or equivalent in the first semester of study).

Pathways

Pathways to the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) include:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine (Bioengineering Systems) (3 years) pathway into the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) (2 years)
• Bachelor of Science (Bioengineering Systems) (3 years) pathway into the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) (2 years)
• Bachelor of Commerce * pathway into the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) (2 year)

Note: Bachelor of Commerce students need to enrol in a specified sequence of Engineering subjects that will lead to the professional Master of Engineering.

Course Structure

This sample is provided as a guide only. There are numerous different possibilities available, and subject availability will vary from year to year.

Further information:

• Engineering Future Students - Frequently Asked Questions