Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)
Flinders University
Program Overview
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
- devices to assist in home-based health care and rehabilitation, including prosthetic and biomechanical devices.
Adelaide, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 39,500
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 72
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.
In addition, the Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical) may include topics in:
- programming
- physiological measurement
- human physiology
- biomedical instrumentation
- programming
- electronics
- microprocessors
- analysis of engineering systems
- sensors and actuators
- control systems
- fluid mechanics
- solid mechanics
- biomechanics.
Year 1
- Engineering Mathematics GE
- Engineering Physics and Materials GE
Year 2
- Masters Project (4.5/9 units)
- Masters Project (4.5/9 units)
- Biomechanics GE
- Biomedical Instrumentation GE
- Engineering Management
- Systems Engineering
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.
A knowledge of mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics), science (equivalent to a university undergraduate topic in physics), programming and computing fundamentals is assumed.
International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
- Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
- Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.0) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
- Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.
Annual fees: $39,500
Graduates often work in multidisciplinary teams with health professionals and medical specialists in hospitals and public and private sector organisations.