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March
July
Combine medical science and engineering for a unique career edge
The combination of scientific knowledge and engineering skills gives you a competitive edge and flexibility to pursue careers in hospitals, laboratories, research institutes within universities, medical device start-ups, or the biomedical engineering industry.
Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical Engineers apply engineering principles to medicine and biology to design, develop and maintain medical equipment, devices, prosthetics, software, and even new drug therapies. Combining technical expertise with an understanding of human health, you’ll help improve patient care, advance medical technology, and work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex clinical problems.
In this role, you might design novel rehabilitation technologies, write software to operate imaging machines, develop prosthetic devices, or create innovative medical devices or instruments. Your work often involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, researchers, and other engineers to ensure equipment and therapies are safe, effective, and reliable.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, Seek Australia, 2025
Clinical engineering specialist
Clinical Engineering Specialists apply engineering expertise to maintain, manage, and improve medical equipment in hospitals and healthcare facilities. They ensure devices are safe, reliable, and effective, oversee installations and repairs, and train staff in their use.
Specialists may also evaluate new technologies, conduct research, and contribute to the design of innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Medical scientist
Medical Scientists investigate human health and disease in laboratories and clinical settings. They conduct experiments, analyse samples, and develop new diagnostic tests or treatments. Their work supports patient care, informs medical research, and contributes to the development of therapies and vaccines.
Medical Scientists often collaborate with healthcare professionals, write technical reports, and present findings to advance knowledge in the biomedical field.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Clinical research scientist
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology researcher
- Medical device product manager
- Health data analyst or bioinformatician
- Hospital clinical engineer
- Regulatory affairs specialist
- Researcher
What will you learn to bridge science and technology in health?
Explore core topics in medical science and engineering, from human physiology and neuroscience to mathematics, physics and design. Gain hands-on experience through laboratory work, work-integrated learning, research projects, and honours-level study, preparing you to apply innovative solutions in healthcare.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) a student must complete 198 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic according to the program of study below with a:
- Medical Science component of 72 units
- Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) component of 126 units
Please note: By choosing the combined program, you can complete both degrees in just 6 years instead of 7 if taken separately, saving you a year of study. You’ll be admitted into both degrees. If you decide not to continue with the combined option, you may be able to transfer into either the Bachelor of Medical Science or the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours), with credit for topics already completed. To graduate, you’ll need to complete the program of study for your chosen award.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) is accredited at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
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Frequently asked questions.
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Yes. If you decide not to continue with the combined program, you may be eligible to transfer into either the Bachelor of Medical Science or the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours). You may receive credit for topics you have already completed in the relevant component.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the full program, you will graduate with both the Bachelor of Medical Science and the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours).
The program is designed to be completed in six years of full-time study. The program can be undertaken part-time, though the total duration will extend depending on your study load.
Yes. The program includes an honours component in Biomedical Engineering, alongside advanced Medical Science topics, allowing you to gain research experience in your chosen area.
Yes. The program includes hands-on laboratory work, engineering practicums, and professional skill development, preparing you for real-world roles in healthcare and biomedical engineering.
Graduates have a wide range of options, including roles as Biomedical Engineers, Rehabilitation Engineers, Medical Scientists, Clinical Engineers, or researchers in hospitals, laboratories, universities, and the biomedical industry.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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