Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is a two-year full-time degree that'll help you develop the specialised skills and knowledge to build a successful career in Biomedical Engineering and gain a recognised accreditation. This degree is designed for students who don’t have a formal engineering accreditation but have an undergraduate degree in engineering, health or medical sciences.

When you study the Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) you'll expand your knowledge, skills and develop job prospects through a specialised study in the area of Biomedical Engineering. In this degree, you’ll learn about engineering applications in medicine including neuromodulation and bioinstrumentation, biomechanics and rehabilitation, tissue engineering, bioinformatics, as well as medical device design. As a part of your studies, you’ll also complete an open-ended research project.

You’ll be required to complete 60 days of industrial training in Biomedical Engineering and/or other Engineering fields, through this you’ll receive industry exposure and professional practice. Your degree will include a compulsory Master's Thesis which adds a research component to your study. You’ll graduate as an accredited Biomedical Engineer, with an Engineers Australia accreditation. After completing this postgraduate degree you’ll meet national and international benchmarks to take your career to the next level.

This postgraduate degree offers four sub specialisations, choose from:

• Biomechanics
• Bioinstrumentation
• Cellular and Tissue Engineering
• Bioinformatics, Imaging and Computation

^{The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.}

^{*Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023}

UNSW’s School of Biomedical Engineering is one of the world’s leading schools in the development of functional materials and implantable bionics, devising innovative solutions for their application. Breakthroughs include bionic eyes, regenerative bone implants and enhancements to prosthetic limbs for athletes.

You’ll have access to world-class biomedical facilities, including an electronics and bioinstrumentation design laboratory, ISO Class 7 cleanroom and implantable bionics laboratories with quality management systems, PC2 cell and tissue culture laboratories for novel biomaterials and neural interface technologies, surgical facilities implementing GLP, and microscopy and microanalysis equipment.

Other benefits of studying with UNSW Engineering include:

• More postgraduate specialisations and engineering opportunities than any other Australian university, meaning you can explore and pursue diverse careers

• UNSW’s School of Biomedical Engineering has industry partnerships with leading health organisations, including the Australian Heart Foundation and the Australian Institute of Sport

• We champion entrepreneurship. You’ll graduate ready to use your passion in engineering to drive solutions in healthcare and medicine

• Over 500 active and comprehensive research projects per year to upgrade your skills or extend your knowledge

• The program is designed with flexibility at its core. You can continue to work while you study, shaping an engineering degree that suits your lifestyle and goals

4-year (or more) non-accredited degree in the below cognate disciplines plus successful completion of one level 1 Physics course or equivalent and two level 1 Mathematics courses or equivalent.

Cognate disciplines include:

• Medicine
• Medical Science
• Physiotherapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Dentistry
• Science (majoring in biology, biotechnology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, chemistry, data science, genetics, pathology, neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, materials science, physics, vision science, or their equivalents).

Other engineering backgrounds are also accepted and are assessed case by case.

A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor’s degree is mandatory.