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Biomedical Engineering - 8660

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 72
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Biomedical Engineering (Specialisation)
 
  

Program Description

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.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

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

Program Structure

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
Semester 2
Notes:
  1. For students with an engineering or physical sciences background ANAT2511 Fundamentals of Anatomy, PHSL2121 Principles of Physiology 1A and PHSL2221 Principles of Physiology 1B are highly recommended. (Not applicable to candidates in programs 8538 or 5445).
  2. 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.
  3. The BIOM9914 Masters Project is offered, subject to school approval, and is usually taken in the final semester.
  4. 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

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