Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) - 4 years requires 4 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

Student guidance

Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Honours Program36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Pre-requisites
Assumed knowledge
Dual offer
English Language requirements

Aims

The course specialisation has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • A strong understanding of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering, particularly those relevant to the systematic development of biomedical engineering systems
  • An awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of (biomedical) engineering
  • An ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • Well developed written and oral communication skills
  • Structured engineering work experience
  • The ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • An ability to undertake a substantial research-oriented project
  • Preparation for future management roles as professional engineers

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Proficiently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex biomedical engineering systems
2.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the biomedical engineering discipline and a deeper understanding of some areas of biomedical engineering
3.
Apply your skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
4.
Communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
5.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team
6.
Understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
7.
Develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
8.
Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of biomedical engineering
9.
Contribute successfully to project management
10.
Plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge
11.
Apply skills adopted through the thesis and advanced discipline topics to postgraduate level research or advanced industrial investigation

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation