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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Engineering prepares you to apply engineering principles to the development of technologies and solutions in a range of healthcare-related fields, including:

  • Medical devices
  • Implantable bionics
  • Drug delivery...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$41,000 per year / $55,000 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Engineering prepares you to apply engineering principles to the development of technologies and solutions in a range of healthcare-related fields, including:

  • Medical devices
  • Implantable bionics
  • Drug delivery systems
  • Medical imaging, radiotherapy
  • Orthopaedic devices
  • Robotic surgery
  • Cell and tissue engineering
  • Physical rehabilitation

As a biomedical engineer, you'll help to create new technologies that improve disease diagnosis, find new and better ways of patient monitoring. You'll learn how to revolutionise medical treatment and improve the quality of life of people with life-threatening or debilitating diseases and conditions.

*Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Who should choose this degree?

Students intending to progress to the Master of Biomedical Engineering choose this program as a stepping-stone.

Why study at UNSW?

When you study with UNSW you'll be studying at a global top 50 university that is recognised in Australia and abroad for teaching and research excellence.

This program enables you to expand your professional knowledge and skills in this exciting interdisciplinary field.

Program Code
5449
CRICOS Code
000845K
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
48
Indicative Enrolments
N/A
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission to this program requires one of the following: * A 3-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with honours and a minimum 65% average; or * A 3-year Bachelor degree in a biomedical health-related discipline* with honours (either embedded or as a single honours year) with a minimum 65% average and 2 courses of first-year university level mathematics or equivalent.

Admission pathways

8660 Biomedical Engineering

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Admission to this program requires one of the following: * A 3-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with honours and a minimum 65% average; or * A 3-year Bachelor degree in a biomedical health-related discipline* with honours (either embedded or as a single honours year) with a minimum 65% average and 2 courses of first-year university level mathematics or equivalent.

Admission pathways

8660 Biomedical Engineering

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

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Study locations

Kensington

Career pathways

Potential careers
  • Medical imaging
  • Radiotherapy
  • Orthopaedics
  • Telemedicine
  • Records management

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
78%
Overall satisfaction
80.5%
Skill scale
64.3%
Teaching scale
90.3%
Employed full-time
$110k
Average salary