Biomedical Engineering - BIOMBS8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles to develop technologies and solve problems in a range of healthcare-related fields such as implantable bionics, drug-delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering, records management and physical rehabilitation.
The specialisation in Biomedical Engineering comprises a suite of advanced disciplinary electives, disciplinary electives, undergraduate courses in anatomy and physiology and a research component. It provides a solid postgraduate coursework program (96 UOC total), for an engineering graduate to extend their knowledge into the field of biomedical engineering.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor of Engineering degree in an appropriate area of engineering with a minimum 65% average.* Students with at least 65% average at UNSW can progress from the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science into this program.
*NOTE: The minimum average required for entry is as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) click here.
The specialisation in Biomedical Engineering comprises a suite of advanced disciplinary electives, disciplinary electives, undergraduate courses in anatomy and physiology and a research component. It provides a solid postgraduate coursework program (96 UOC total), for an engineering graduate to extend their knowledge into the field of biomedical engineering.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor of Engineering degree in an appropriate area of engineering with a minimum 65% average.* Students with at least 65% average at UNSW can progress from the Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science into this program.
*NOTE: The minimum average required for entry is as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average. For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) click here.
Stream Structure
Disciplinary and foundational courses (Up to 24 UOC)
Up to 24 UOC of disciplinary courses are selected from relevant disciplines such as Electrical, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering on approval of the program authority. Up to 12 UOC foundational courses may be taken to provide necessary background and only with program authority approval. These could include one or two courses from:
Up to 24 UOC of disciplinary courses are selected from relevant disciplines such as Electrical, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering on approval of the program authority. Up to 12 UOC foundational courses may be taken to provide necessary background and only with program authority approval. These could include one or two courses from:
Advanced Disciplinary Courses (At least 30 UOC)
- BIOM9027 Medical Imaging (6 UOC)
- BIOM9060 Biomedical Systems Analysis (6 UOC)
- BIOM9311 Mass Transfer in Medicine (6 UOC)
- BIOM9332 Biocompatibility (6 UOC)
- BIOM9333 Cellular & Tissue Engineering (6 UOC)
- BIOM9410 Regulatory Req of Biomed Tech (6 UOC)
- BIOM9420 Clinical Laboratory Science (6 UOC)
- BIOM9432 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (6 UOC)
- BIOM9450 Clinical Information Systems (6 UOC)
- BIOM9510 Introductory Biomechanics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9541 Mechanics of the Human Body (6 UOC)
- BIOM9551 Biomech of Physical Rehabili'n (6 UOC)
- BIOM9561 Mech Properties of Biomaterial (6 UOC)
- BIOM9621 Biological Signal Analysis (6 UOC)
- BIOM9640 Biomedical instrumentation (6 UOC)
- BIOM9650 Biosensors and transducers (6 UOC)
- BIOM9660 Implantable Bionics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9670 Advanced Bionics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9701 Dynamics of Cardiovascular Sys (6 UOC)
- BIOM9711 Modelling (6 UOC)
Research related courses (18 UOC)
- BIOM9020 Masters Project (Half Time) (6 UOC)
- BIOM9021 Masters Project (Half Time) (6 UOC)
- BIOM9914 Masters Project (12 UOC)
Electives (24 UOC)
Must include 6UOC of engineering and technical management (ETM) courses from:
Must include 6UOC of engineering and technical management (ETM) courses from:
The remainder of electives may be chosen from advanced disciplinary courses from this specialisation, or another specialisation within the Master of Engineering Science program with approval from the stream authority.
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Biomedical Engineering) can obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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