Biomedical Engineering - 8660
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
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)
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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.
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 schedules can be viewed at the GSBmE website
The core biomedical engineering content may be selected from the following options:
Semester 1
The core biomedical engineering content may be selected from the following options:
Semester 1
- BIOM9311 Mass Transfer in Medicine (6 UOC)
- BIOM9332 Biocompatibility (6 UOC)
- BIOM9333 Cellular & Tissue Engineering (6 UOC)
- BIOM9510 Introductory Biomechanics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9551 Biomech of Physical Rehabili'n (6 UOC)
- BIOM9621 Biological Signal Analysis (6 UOC)
- BIOM9640 Biomedical instrumentation (6 UOC)
- BIOM9670 Advanced Bionics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9701 Dynamics of Cardiovascular Sys (6 UOC)
- BIOM9711 Modelling (6 UOC)
- BIOM9914 Masters Project (12 UOC)
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- BIOM9027 Medical Imaging (6 UOC)
- BIOM9060 Biomedical Systems Analysis (6 UOC)
- BIOM9410 Regulatory Req of Biomed Tech (6 UOC)
- BIOM9420 Clinical Laboratory Science (6 UOC)
- BIOM9432 Introductory Polymer Chemistry (6 UOC)
- BIOM9450 Clinical Information Systems (6 UOC)
- BIOM9541 Mechanics of the Human Body (6 UOC)
- BIOM9561 Mech Properties of Biomaterial (6 UOC)
- BIOM9650 Biosensors and transducers (6 UOC)
- BIOM9660 Implantable Bionics (6 UOC)
- BIOM9914 Masters Project (12 UOC)
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics (6 UOC)
Notes:
- 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).
- 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.
- The BIOM9914 Masters Project is offered, subject to school approval, and is usually taken in the final semester.
- Latest program and course information may be found at the Biomedical Engineering website
Academic Rules
(a) Entry requirements
To enter a student must have one of these qualifications:
To enter a student must have one of these qualifications:
- A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with honours (WAM >= 65) or
- A 4-year Bachelors degree in a biomedical health-related discipline* with honours (either embedded or as a single honours year) (WAM >= 65).
- A graduate diploma in biomedical engineering, such as 5449 – Engineering (Biomedical Eng) offered by the GSBmE or the equivalent.
* Examples include medicine, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, veterinary science.
(b) Course requirements
To complete the program a student must pass a total of 72 UoC of courses comprising:
(b) Course requirements
To complete the program a student must pass a total of 72 UoC of courses comprising:
- 48 UoC (minimum) selected from the courses listed above.
- 24 UoC (maximum) selected from the courses listed above or other relevant postgraduate or undergraduate courses.
These might include:
- ANAT2511 Fundamentals of Anatomy
- PHSL2121 Physiology 1A
- PHSL2221 Physiology 1B
- Courses from the Faculty of Engineering technical management courses (GSOE9xxx).
- For all non BIOM9xxx courses, written approval must be obtained from GSBME prior to enrolling.
- Students may undertake a 12 UoC masters research project (BIOM9914).
(c) Administration
A student's program will be administered by the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.
A student's program will be administered by the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Computing Requirements
All software required for coursework is provided on the computers in the School's computer laboratory. Students may find it convenient to buy their own computer and software so they can work at home.
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