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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Master of Biomedical Engineering

  • Masters (Coursework)

As a Biomedical Engineer, you'll help create new technologies that improve disease diagnosis, find new and better ways of patient monitoring, revolutionise medical treatment and improve the quality of life for people with life-threatening or debilitating diseases and...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.7 - 1.7 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$41,000 per year / $84,500 total

About this course

Overview

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

You'll gain the expertise to enact change in influential areas of human health, applying engineering principles to develop technologies and solutions in a range of healthcare-related fields that improve human lives, including:

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

This unique field brings together many engineering disciplines, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering and chemical engineering.

Designed for students with a medical, biological science, physical science or engineering background this degree consolidates and specialises your knowledge in biomedical engineering.

*Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Key features

The Master of Biomedical Engineering is a 1.7-year full-time or part-time equivalent, postgraduate degree offered at Australia's leading engineering faculty.

This degree caters for students with either a medical/biological science or engineering/physical science background who want to further their education in this unique area. It is designed to apply engineering principles to developing technologies and problem solving in a diverse range of health care related fields.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

UNSW's School of Biomedical Engineering is one of the world's leading schools in the development of novel functional materials and implantable bionics, devising innovative solutions for their application. Breakthroughs include bionic eyes, regenerative bone implants and enhancements to prosthetic limbs for athletes.

By studying with us, you'll have access to world-class biomedical facilities, including an electronics and bioinstrumentation design laboratory, ISO Class 7 cleanroom and implantable bionics laboratories with quality management systems, PC2 cell and tissue culture laboratories for novel biomaterials and neural interface technologies, surgical facilities implementing GLP, and microscopy and microanalysis equipment.

Other benefits of studying with UNSW Engineering include:

  • More postgraduate specialisations and engineering opportunities than any other Australian university, meaning you can explore and pursue diverse careers
  • UNSW's School of Biomedical Engineering has industry partnerships with leading health organisations, including the Australian Heart Foundation and the Australian Institute of Sport
  • We champion entrepreneurship. You'll graduate ready to use your passion in engineering to drive solutions in healthcare and medicine
  • Over 500 active and comprehensive research projects per year to upgrade your skills or extend your knowledge
  • The program is designed with flexibility at its core. You can continue to work while you study, shaping an engineering degree that suits your lifestyle and goals
Program Code
8660
CRICOS Code
000929F
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
72
Indicative Enrolments
56
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission to this program requires one of the following:

  • 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with a minimum 65% average; or
  • 4-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; or
  • Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (such as 5449 UNSW Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering) with a minimum 65% average; or
  • Completion of 36 UOC of the 5449 UNSW Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum 65% average with no fails.

*Health-related disciplines including medicine, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, veterinary sciences.

Admission pathways

5449 Engineering (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:

  • 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with a minimum 65% average; or
  • 4-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; or
  • Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (such as 5449 UNSW Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering) with a minimum 65% average; or
  • Completion of 36 UOC of the 5449 UNSW Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering with a minimum 65% average with no fails.

*Health-related disciplines including medicine, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, veterinary sciences.

Admission pathways

5449 Engineering (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

Future careers

Biomedical engineers study across engineering, medicine and biology. This broad experience enables biomedical engineers to find employment in hospitals, government bodies, industry or academic areas. Specific industry sectors where you can grow your career include:

  • Healthcare
  • Social assistance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Wholesale trade
  • Manufacturing

Roles completed by Biomedical Engineers include the design of medical instrumentation and prostheses; involvement in the development, manufacture and testing of medical products; and the management of technology in the hospital system. Our graduates have gone on to work for leading companies, including:

  • ResMed
  • Cochlear
  • Philips
  • Garvan Institute of Medical Research
  • CSIRO

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