Postgraduate: Course rule and topic information

Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

(MEng(Biomed))

THIS COURSE HAS MID-YEAR ENTRY ONLY

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Engineering (Biomedical) is a 72-unit program offered by theSchool of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering on a Commonwealth Supported basis.

The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Biomedical) and the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomedical), and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards.

Candidates who have completed either of these courses are awarded credit for related topics.

COURSE AIMS

The primary aims of the Masters degree are to provide significant and substantial advanced knowledge of and skill in the field of Biomedical Engineering including in-depth knowledge of and skills in a specific area or application of Biomedical Engineering, obtained through a combination of coursework and project.

The expected learning outcomes for the Masters degree include:

• an advanced level of knowledge of the Engineering and Biomedical principles underlying the application of Biomedical engineering;
• expertise in a range of technical skills used in the application of Biomedical Engineering;
• well developed skills in written and oral communication, problem solving and critical thinking, and,
• the knowledge and skills to undertake research and development; involving the selection of appropriate methodology, the analysis and review of research literature and the completion of an advanced development or similar research-oriented project.

COURSE RULE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate Engineering degree with appropriate electronic content, or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Some basic knowledge of biology and chemistry will be assumed. An applicant who has not previously studied electronics may be required to undertake appropriate bridging studies.

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Biomedical) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 18 units of credit. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomedical) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 36 units of credit.

Students with relevant professional work experience in a Biomedical Engineering related profession (including substantial and high level involvement in research or technical aspects relevant to biomedical engineering) may be granted credit up to a maximum of 18 units (ie. credit towards the Graduate Certificate component of the award).

Students who have completed an Australian University Engineering (four year or longer) degree in Biomedical and Electronic Engineering with honours may be granted credit up to a maximum of 36 units.

Students who complete the Flinders University Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics) with Honours may receive up to 36 units of credit towards the Masters degree, and may complete both programs in 5 years or the equivalent part-time, according to a special program to be advised. Progress to the Masters year will be subject to an entry requirement of a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or more in their undergraduate degree.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [April, 2008]

To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Biomedical), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

ENGR9001

Engineering Masters Project §

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§ Students may also elect to do this topic over a year by enrolling in topic ENGR9001A Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units) in two consecutive semesters.

ENGR8102	Biomaterials GE *	6
ENGR8103	Biomedical Systems A GE *	3
ENGR8123	Biomechanics GE *	6
ENGR8126	Biomedical Instrumentation 1 GE *	6
ENGR8129	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering GE*	6
ENGR9000	Research Methods for Engineering	3
ENGR9101	Advanced Biomedical Engineering	3
ENGR9103	Biomedical Systems B GE *	3
ENGR9128	Biomedical Instrumentation 2 GE *	6
	plus 12 units selected from the following:
ENGR8122	Rehabilitation Engineering GE *	6

Topics from the Disability Studies program (to be advised)

Approved topics from the Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation), the Master of Information Technology (Computing), or COMP Honours topics.

* A student will not normally be permitted to enrol in the postgraduate topic if they have passed the related undergraduate topic.

COMBINED BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BIOMEDICAL AND ELECTRONICS) / MASTER OF ENGINEERING (BIOMEDICAL)

Students who have completed the degree Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics) with Honours will receive 36 units of credit and may complete the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) in one year or the equivalent part-time, with the following program.

§ Students may also elect to do this topic over a year by enrolling in a combination of the topics ENGR9001A Engineering Masters Project (9/18 units), or ENGR9001B Engineering Masters Project (12/18 units), or ENGR9001C Engineering Masters Project (6/18 units) in two consecutive semesters, ensuring that they enrol in 18 units overall.

Topics from the Disability Studies program (to be advised)

Approved topics from the Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation), the Master of Information Technology (Computing), or COMP Honours topics.

* A student will not normally be permitted to enrol in the postgraduate topic if they have passed the related undergraduate topic.