Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

Biomedical engineers bridge the gap between technology, medicine and biology. In this specialisation, students choose to focus on areas including biomechanical engineering, bioengineering, bio-informatics, bio-cellular engineering, biosignals, neuro-engineering or clinical engineering.

They benefit from the reputation of the University and the School of Engineering for biomedical innovation, in particular, for the development of the bionic ear. Graduates can expect to work in the biotechnology, biomedical or pharmaceutical industries, in research and innovation, in the health services or in government and consulting.

• 100 points of foundation study tailored to individual students who enter from non-Engineering backgrounds; and
• 200 points of mainly engineering discipline specific study at the level of depth required to practice as a professional engineer upon graduation, including a 25-point capstone project completed in the final year of study.

From 2011, students entering with appropriate engineering background may be granted up to 150 point of credit. For example, students entering from the University of Melbourne new generation Bachelor of Science with an 'Engineering Systems' major will be granted 100 points of credit for the foundation year. Credit will also be granted to students who have
completed a specified breadth sequence in the new generation Bachelor of Commerce or appropriate electives as part of any major in the new generation Bachelor of Science. Students entering from another institution may also be awarded credit in this way.

As the Master of Engineering commences in 2010 only the first year of the structure and available subjects are shown. For further information about structures and subjects see: http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/Postgrad/MEng/me_biomedical.html

Core and elective requirements in the Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

First year common core subjects in the Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

First year core subject - Chemistry background

Students must select one of the following core subjects from the list below in the first year of the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) if the student's background is in Chemistry

First year core subject - Biology background