Biomedical Engineering (Bioengineering Systems)
The term ‘biomedical engineering’ refers to the design and operation of devices and processes that involve humans, and the application of engineering skills to new medical treatments, instruments and machines. Biomedical engineers are responsible for innovations such as pharmaceutical delivery and the ‘Bionic Eye’.
Careers
Graduates will enter careers in the biomedical industries including hospitals, private biomedical companies both locally and overseas, consultants, regulatory authorities and in biotechnology.
Biomedical Engineering study options
Undergraduate study: New Generation Degrees
Bioengineering Systems is offered in the following New Generation Degrees, leading to the Master of Engineering (Biomedical)
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Bioengineering)
Bachelor of Science (Bioengineering)
Bachelor of Commerce (with Engineering breadth sequence in Bioengineering)
- More information is available from the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) page
Professional entry: Master of Engineering (Biomedical)
The professional Master of Engineering (Biomedical) can be studied by graduates of any degree with suitable Maths & Science. It provides professional accreditation as an engineer*. The Melbourne Model sets designated pathways in undergraduate "New Generation" degrees that provide automatic credits for the Masters program.
- Find out more about the professional entry Master of Engineering (Biomedical)
Specialised Masters: Master of Biomedical Engineering
This one-year specialised program is designed for Engineers and Scientists seeking to change or deepen their specialisation.
- Find out more about the Specialised Master of Biomedical Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering: Biomedical Engineering
The Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering is used to qualify students for further graduate study in a related area to their previous Engineering degree and to provide foundation studies for students who have an Engineering degree and who want to expand or update their knowledge. It is particularly useful for students returning to tertiary study after time away from an academic environment.
- More information is available from the University Handbook
Research Degrees
Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.
- Find out more about the Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Find out more about the PhD in Engineering
Further information
- Admissions/how to apply
- Enquire Now
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.