Master of Biomedical Engineering
The Master of Biomedical Engineering is designed to provide students from engineering and the quantitative science disciplines with a transition pathway to the exciting and growing field of biomedical engineering.
This course will facilitate a transition to the biological and health sciences through a series of subjects that:
- reinforce key understanding of physical processes in the context of biological systems,
- serve to orient the student in the biological sciences so as to undertake further self directed learning, and
- provide in-depth understanding in a selected number of subjects.
Objectives
That a graduate of the program should:
- have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology and the ability to apply these to problems in medicine and biology;
- possess a broad knowledge base of their chosen discipline and of other disciplines so as to facilitate effective communication with other professionals with whom engineers routinely communicate;
- have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems and the ability to interpret the results in the appropriate biomedical context;
- possess analytical, problem-solving and, where relevant, design skills, appropriate for living systems;
- have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to contribute substantially to society;
- have acquired a sense of professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community;
- understand the social, cultural, global responsibilities of the professional engineer.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements- A four year bachelors degree in an engineering discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent;
OR
- An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent, and at least three years of documented professional or work experience since graduation related to the undergraduate degree.
The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
English language requirements
All students at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University’s English language entry requirements. For details, see www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/english
Duration
One year, (100-points). Part time study available to local students
Further information:
- For course structures and subjects, download the full University Handbook listing as a pdf; or view the listing on the Handbook website
- Links to application forms and fees information is available on our admissions page
Enquire Now
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
- Our course advisors will respond to your online enquiry.