Bioengineering Systems

Students who have completed the Bioengineering Systems major will be able to rigorously integrate the fundamental mathematics of systems modelling with the fundamental sciences of biology, chemistry and physics in the formulation and solution of problems involving biomedical systems. More specifically, core skills and knowledge that will be developed include: fundamental scientific comprehension that will lead to accurate mathematical modelling of biological and engineering systems, analytical and abstract thinking, problem-solving and design skills, ability to carry out laboratory experiments to confirm possible solutions to complex problems. At all levels of this major, we will ensure the development of excellent communication skills that will enable our graduates to deliver complex scientific information in a clear and concise fashion. The Bioengineering Systems major will open up pathways for students leading to accredited professional or scientific research careers in biomedical engineering (through further study in the Masters in Engineering or PhD programs respectively), applied mathematics, applied science, teaching, management and finance.

The objective of the bioengineering systems major is to contribute to the academic preparation of graduates who embody the University of Melbourne graduate attributes, as well as additional attributes more specific to the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Biomedicine.

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.

All three of:

Plus one of

Note: Bachelor of Biomedicine students completing this major should expect to complete BMEN30006 Fundamentals of Biosignals. The structure of the B-BMED course together with subject prerequisite sequences would normally prevent a B-BMED student from being eligible to enrol in ELEN30012 Signals and Systems. However, if a B-BMED student satisfies the prerequisites for ELEN30012, enrolment in and completion of that subject will contribute to this major.

In addition to these four core subjects, students must complete either MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics OR both of MAST20009 Vector Calculus AND MAST20030 Differential Equations at Level 2.