Master of Biomedical Engineering
The Master of Biomedical Engineering 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.
The engineering disciplines within the scope of Biomedical Engineering include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Chemical Engineering. You will learn key skills in a range of healthcare-related fields such as implantable bionics, drug-delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopaedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, and cell and tissue engineering – as well as records management and physical rehabilitation.
Campus Information
Kensington
High St Kensington, NSW 2052 Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years Post Study work visa for international students completing a Masters at Sydney campus.
- 3 years Post Study work visa for international students completing Masters at Canberra campus.
- 3 years for Masters by Research.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
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.
- Course Code: 000929F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 07 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
73140 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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