Mechanical Eng/Biomed Eng - 3683
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 5 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
Min UOC For Award: 240
UAC Code: 425950
Domestic Entry Cut-off: 91.05 
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Engineering (Major)
Master of Biomedical Engineering (Major)
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Program Description
This dual degree program is specifically designed for undergraduate students wishing to pursue a career in Biomedical Engineering. 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 program is integrated to provided fundamental engineering skills with an undergraduate focus on Mechanical Engineering and specialist postgraduate level training in Biomedical Engineering.
At the end of the program successful candidates will graduate with a Bachelor in Engineering and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering. Students are expected to perform at a credit average (65%) or better in their first three years to be permitted to continue with the Masters part of the program. Students who do not satisfy this requirement can revert to the Bachelor of Engineering program.
At the end of the program successful candidates will graduate with a Bachelor in Engineering and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering. Students are expected to perform at a credit average (65%) or better in their first three years to be permitted to continue with the Masters part of the program. Students who do not satisfy this requirement can revert to the Bachelor of Engineering program.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please see Rules
Program Structure
Year 1 (Flexible)
Choose ONE of:
Choose ONE of:
- MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
- MATH1231 Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
- MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
- PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC)
- PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC)
Plus these following 2 courses:
- ENGG1000 Engineering Design (6 UOC)
- MMAN1300 Engineering Mechanics (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
- COMP1911 Computing 1A (6 UOC)
- COMP1917 Computing 1 (6 UOC)
- ENGG1811 Computing for Engineers (6 UOC)
Plus choose 2 Electives from the Year 1 Elective List
BIOM1010 is a recommended elective in this program. Some courses in the stream assume prior knowledge of Chemistry equivalent to HSC Chemistry. Students without any prior Chemistry should choose CHEM1001. If students with HSC chemistry want to do more chemistry, they should choose CHEM1011 as an elective.
BIOM1010 is a recommended elective in this program. Some courses in the stream assume prior knowledge of Chemistry equivalent to HSC Chemistry. Students without any prior Chemistry should choose CHEM1001. If students with HSC chemistry want to do more chemistry, they should choose CHEM1011 as an elective.
- ENGG1811 is recommended for the Mech Stream.
- CVEN1300 is an acceptable alternative for MMAN1300.
- Not all courses are offered in both semesters but students should complete 24 UOC in each semester.
Year 2
- MATH2019 Engineering Mathematics 2CE (6 UOC)
- MMAN1130 Design and Manufacturing (6 UOC)
- MMAN2400 Mechanics of Solids 1 (6 UOC)
- MMAN2700 Thermodynamics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9420 Clinical Laboratory Science (6 UOC)
- ELEC1111 Elec & Telecomm Eng (6 UOC)
- MMAN2300 Engineering Mechanics 2 (6 UOC)
- MMAN2600 Fluid Mechanics (6 UOC)
Year 3
- MECH3610 Advanced Thermofluids (6 UOC)
- MMAN2100 Engineering Design 2 (6 UOC)
- MMAN3210 Engineering Experimentation (6 UOC)
Plus
Or
- Biomedical Engineering Elective (6 UOC)
Year 4
- MECH4320 Engineering Mechanics 3 (6 UOC)
- MMAN3400 Mechanics of Solids 2 (6 UOC)
- Biomedical Engineering Elective (6 UOC)
- General Education (6 UOC)
- BIOM5001 Thesis Part A (6 UOC)
- MECH3110 Mechanical Design 1 (6 UOC)
- MECH3540 Computational Engineering (6 UOC)
- MMAN4000 Professional Engineering (6 UOC)
Year 5
- Biomedical Engineering Electives (12 UOC)
- Mechanical Engineering Elective (6 UOC)
Plus
- BIOM9914 Masters Project (12 UOC)
Or
- Biomedical Engineering Electives (12UOC)
Biomedical Engineering Electives
For a full list of Biomedical Engineering Electives, refer to the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering in the Postgraduate Handbook and see the GSBmE website
General Education Requirements
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Academic Rules
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Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Professional Recognition
The Institution of Engineers, Australia, recognises the Bachelor of Engineering components of the BE/MBiomedE courses as meeting the examination requirements for admission to graduate and corporate membership. In addition, examination requirements are met for membership of the Institution’s College of Biomedical Engineering. The degrees are accorded substantial or complete recognition by overseas engineering institutions.
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