Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering PGDipMedicalEng

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

The PGDipMedicalEng is a 120-point taught programme, you will specialise in either:
 

• Biomechanical Engineering
• Medical Devices and Technologies
   

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

We also offer the following:
 

• Master of Medical Engineering
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Engineering

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
3.0

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 
Taught 120 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.
 

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