Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

at University of New South Wales

Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
 

The program structure includes:
 

• 36 UOC Disciplinary Courses

•  30 UOC Advanced Disciplinary Electives

•  12 UOC Engineering and Technical Management Electives

•  12 UOC Research Project

•  6 UOC Design Course

•  60 days of approved industrial training .
   

Specialisation Requirements
 

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

Specialisation
 

• BIOMES

• 96 UOC
   

• Biomedical Engineering (8621)

• CVENLT

• 96 UOC
   

• Environmental Engineering (8621)

• CVENYS

• 96 UOC
   

• Civil Engineering (8621)

• ELECAS

• 96 UOC
   

• Electrical Engineering

• MECHBS

• 96 UOC
   

• Mechanical Engineering (8621)

• MINEYS

• 96 UOC
   

• Mining Engineering (8621)

• PTRLLS

• 96 UOC
   

• Petroleum Engineering (8621)

• SOLAGS

• 96 UOC
   

• Renewable Energy (8621)

• TELEAS

• 96 UOC
   

• Telecommunications
   

• Industrial Experience

Students must complete a minimum of 60 days of Industrial Training to graduate. Industrial Training must be undertaken concurrently with enrolment in the program.

Admission to this program requires one of the following:
 

• 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or

• 3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
   

A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
 

• You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
  
  If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
   

• English language tests and university English courses

• Prior study in the medium of English

• Other qualifications
   

• UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
  
  TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$49,235*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$99,430*

The Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) gives professionals from engineering and cognate disciplines accreditation with Engineers Australia opening employment opportunities across the globe in: 
 

• Healthcare

• Medical Sciences

• Social assistance 

• Professional, scientific and technical services

• Manufacturing

• Artificial Intelligence in Health