Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)

The Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical) equips students with the skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and maintain systems and equipment that are used in all aspects of health care.

Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on practical skills and teamwork. Graduates often work in multi-disciplinary teams with health professionals and medical specialists in hospitals and public and private sector organisations. They use their professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex systems with particular emphasis on biomedical systems. This includes the design or production of a wide range of sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment in hospitals and devices to assist in home-based health care and rehabilitation, including prosthetic and biomechanical devices. You will be provided with study in both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering, and the course builds on your previous experience and knowledge. Topics cover areas such as physics, materials, mechanics, mathematics, project management and innovation, and a masters research project.

Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:

• An engineering degree
• A science degree
• A computer science degree
• A medical science degree
• An Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
• An equivalent overseas qualification.

In addition, students are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognized prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics), and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in chemistry and physics). Some basic knowledge of other relevant sciences will be assumed.

Previous study in biology and basic human physiology is assumed.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100