UNSW Handbook Program - Biomedical Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering - 8660

Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	Contact: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
	Typical UOC Per Session: 24
	Min UOC Per Session: 3
	Max UOC Per Session: 27
	Min UOC For Award: 72
	Award(s):
	Master of Biomedical Engineering (Specialisation)

Program Description

The MBiomedE degree program is designed to cater for students with either a medical/biological science or engineering/physical science background.

In the early part of the program, students with a medical/biological science background are expected to study basic engineering subjects such as mathematics, mechanics, electronics and computing, whilst students without a biomedical background should take courses in physiology, anatomy, pathology or biochemistry. All candidates then choose electives from the core biomedical engineering electives and may also undertake an optional 12 unit if credit research project(Masters Thesis).This project may be conducted either at the UNSW or in a hospital or other external organization. The course of study offers scope for original research into the application of engineering principles and technology to medical problems.

Period of candidature: The normal period is three academic sessions (full-time) or six academic sessions (part-time) from the date of enrolment. The maximum period of candidature is six academic sessions (full-time) and twelve academic sessions (part-time). In special cases extensions may be granted.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Please contact the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering for information regarding the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

Program Structure

The program offers some flexibility in the early stages whereby students from different backgrounds may undertake introductory courses to broaden their knowledge of either biomedical or physical sciences. Candidates must complete a program totaling 72 units of credit, 48 of which must be for the study of subjects at graduate level. A minimum of 48 units must be from subjects offered by the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering (ie. any courses with BIOM9 prefix). A candidate is not permitted to continue in the program if they fail in more than 18 units of credit.

The core biomedical engineering content may be selected from the following options:

Session 1

BIOM9060 Biomedical Systems Analysis (6 UOC)
BIOM9332 Biocompatibility (6 UOC)
BIOM9420 Clinical Laboratory Science (6 UOC)
BIOM9430 Electromedical Standards (6 UOC)
BIOM9510 Introductory Biomechanics (6 UOC)
BIOM9621 Biological Signal Analysis (6 UOC)
BIOM9640 Biomedical instrumentation (6 UOC)
BIOM9701 Dynamics of Cardiovascular Sys (6 UOC)
BIOM9914 Masters Project (12 UOC)

Session 2

BIOM9012 Biomedical Statistics (6 UOC)
BIOM9027 Medical Imaging (6 UOC)
BIOM9311 Mass Transfer in Medicine (6 UOC)
BIOM9333 Cellular and Tissue Engineerin (6 UOC)
BIOM9410 Regulatory Req of Biomed Tech (6 UOC)
BIOM9432 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (6 UOC)
BIOM9450 Clinical Information Systems (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)
BIOM9650 Biosensors and transducers (6 UOC)
BIOM9914 Masters Project (12 UOC)

Notes:

For students with an engineering or physical sciences background ANAT2511 Fundamentals of Anatomy, PHPH2121 Principles of Physiology 1A and PHPH2221 Principles of Physiology 1B are highly recommended. (Not applicable to candidates in programs 8665 or 5445).
BIOM9510 Introductory Biomechanics is for students with no mechanics background and is assumed knowledge for those taking BIOM9541 Mechanics of the Human Body and/or BIOM9551 Biomechanics of Physical Rehabilitation in Session 2.
The BIOM9914 Masters Project may be taken concurrently with coursework during either session.
Latest program and course information may be found at the Biomedical Engineering website (http://www.gsbme.unsw.edu.au).

Academic Rules

Please refer to Program Structure and contact your school office for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Area(s) of Specialisation

Biomedical Engineering