MEB Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

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Overview

The Master of Engineering (Biomedical) requires 2 year 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

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in either half of the year as long as requisites are met

2. With the permission of the Course Coordinator MMEDxxxx topics that are appropriate to the student’s program of study may be substituted in exceptional circumstances

3. Students who can demonstrate equivalent work experience may apply for credit. If the completed work experience is recorded as 0 units students may be granted an exemption from ENGR9405 (4.5 units) but will be required to take an alternative topic. It is recommended that students undertake their placement between November and February after the completion of year 1

4. Students who have already completed studies with considerable overlap with topics listed above should choose alternative topics in discussion with the Course Coordinator

5. Prior to undertaking the Masters Thesis students should discuss thesis ideas with a suitable supervisor, and the thesis must be undertaken over a minimum of two semesters

Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units

Core27 Units

First half9 Units

Second half18 Units

Option9 Units

Year 236 Units

Core27 Units

First half13.5 Units

Second half13.5 Units

Project Option Topics9 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally hold at least one of the following:

Flinders University Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science with a major in Biomedical Engineering
Equivalent progress in the Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)
A relevant Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Science
An equivalent overseas qualification

Students without such a qualification should apply for the Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical) or the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science.

However the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Students who have completed a relevant Washington Accord accredited Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may receive up to 36 units of credit towards the Master of Engineering (Biomedical).

English Language requirements

Aims

The course specialisation has been designed to provide graduates with:

A strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects 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
The ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
An ability to undertake research in engineering
An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
Preparation for future management roles

The course specialisation 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:

Competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex biomedical engineering systems

Demonstrate a deeper understanding of some areas of biomedical engineering

Apply skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner

Communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies

Work professionally as an individual and in a team

Understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge has been developed

Develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied

Engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of biomedical engineering

Demonstrate knowledge of the research process, and be able to conduct research in engineering

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Contribute successfully to project management

11.

Plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge

12.

Apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation

Student progression rules

Students must have achieved a GPA of at least 5 to be able to undertake the Masters Thesis topics. Students who do not receive the required GPA will instead take the Masters Project topics.

Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree program are required to have completed at least an 18 unit postgraduate research component.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

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