Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is a two-year full-time degree that'll help you develop the specialised skills and knowledge to build a successful career in Biomedical Engineering and gain a recognised accreditation.
The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is a two-year full-time degree that'll help you develop the specialised skills and knowledge to build a successful career in Biomedical Engineering and gain a recognised accreditation. This degree is designed for students who don't have a formal engineering accreditation but have an undergraduate degree in engineering, health or medical sciences.
When you study the Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) you'll expand your knowledge, skills and develop job prospects through a specialised study in the area of Biomedical Engineering. In this degree, you'll learn about engineering applications in medicine including neuromodulation and bioinstrumentation, biomechanics and rehabilitation, tissue engineering, bioinformatics, as well as medical device design. As a part of your studies, you'll also complete an open-ended research project.
You'll be required to complete 60 days of industrial training in Biomedical Engineering and/or other Engineering fields, through this you'll receive industry exposure and professional practice. Your degree will include a compulsory Master's Thesis which adds a research component to your study. You'll graduate as an accredited Biomedical Engineer, with an Engineers Australia accreditation. After completing this postgraduate degree you'll meet national and international benchmarks to take your career to the next level.
This postgraduate degree offers four sub specialisations, choose from:
The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
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UNSW's School of Biomedical Engineering is one of the world's leading schools in the development of 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.
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
Admission to the standard 2-year program requires one of the following:
To confirm if your degree is accredited under the Washington Accord, please use the Qualification Checker on the Washington Accord homepage.
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
1 Year Program:
or,
Cognate Disciplines |
Examples of Relevant Work Experience |
Biomedical Engineering |
Medical Science Biomedical Services Biomedical Engineer Biomedical Technician Clinical Engineer Medical Device Development |
1.7 Year Program: If you have a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree not accredited under the Washington Accord in one of the cognate disciplines with a minimum 65% average*, including a final year capstone design or research project, and a project management course, you will be given 24 Units of Credit.
*Please note that Chinese degrees from non-211 universities will require a minimum 70% average.
Cognate Disciplines
Biomedical Engineering
Examples of Relevant Work Experience
Medical Science
Biomedical Services
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical Technician
Clinical Engineer
Medical Device Development
UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.
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:
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 non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
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:
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.
The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) gives professionals from engineering and cognate disciplines accreditation with Engineers Australia opening employment opportunities across the globe in:
Healthcare
Medical Sciences
Social assistance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence in Health
The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, this means the program meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of the evaluation and will likely receive full accreditation when a representative group of graduates have emerged.
This degree includes a practical component where you'll apply your knowledge in practical settings through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas.