Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to developing technologies and solving problems in a diverse range of health care related fields e.g. implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering, records management, physical rehabilitation and others.

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, candidates with a medical/biological science background may study basic engineering courses such as mathematics, mechanics, electronics and computing. Candidates without a biomedical background may take courses in physiology and/or anatomy. All candidates then choose electives from the list below. The program also offers candidates scope for original research into the application of engineering principles and technology to health care delivery.

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

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

The program is very flexible and 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 at postgraduate level and a minimum of 48 units must be from the courses listed below. Examples of some suggested program scheldues can be viewed at the GSBmE websitehttp://www.gsbme.unsw.edu.au

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

Semester 1

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

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