Master of Medical Engineering MMedicalEng

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

There are four ways to complete a MMedicalEng. Your selection will depend on your technical and educational background, and career goals.

The MMedicalEng is available in 120 and 180 point taught pathways. Each pathway has two taught specialisations available in:

• Biomechanical Engineering
• Medical Devices and Technologies

You can learn more about the programme courses and both specialisations in the Courses tab.

If you’re not ready to commit to a masters programme, we also offer the following:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements
 

You must have completed a four-year Bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

• Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modelling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design
• One year of postgraduate-level study
• A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

You will need a GPE of 4.0.

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in a relevant subject at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0.

Note: Relevant subjects include applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science, or technology.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,565.20 – $10,650

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to over 130 medical device companies, many of which currently employ our graduates, though the skillsets offered by our programme may open up new opportunities worldwide. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary technical, medical, ethical, regulatory and business knowledge required to contribute to industry. Through practical and theoretical training, talented students tend to be ready not just to fulfil a skill demand in the domestic and global medical devices industry, but also to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what’s currently available.

Jobs related to this programme

• Biomechanical Engineer
• Field Services Engineer
• Health Engineer
• Medical Technology Engineer