Study a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Overview

The Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical) equips students with the skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and maintain systems and equipment that are used in all aspects of health care.

Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on practical skills and teamwork. Graduates often work in multi-disciplinary teams with health professionals and medical specialists in hospitals and public and private sector organisations. They use their professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex systems with particular emphasis on biomedical systems. This includes the design or production of:

a wide range of sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment in hospitals
devices to assist in home-based health care and rehabilitation, including prosthetic and biomechanical devices.

Courses

Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode: On campus

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM237

Annual indicative fees (2019):
$30,960 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Your career

Graduates often work in multidisciplinary teams with health professionals and medical specialists in hospitals and public and private sector organisations.

What you will study

You will be provided with study in both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering, and the course builds on your previous experience and knowledge.

Topics cover areas such as physics, materials, mechanics, mathematics, project management and innovation, and a masters research project.

In addition, the Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical) may include topics in:

programming
physiological measurement
human physiology
biomedical instrumentation
programming
electronics
microprocessors
analysis of engineering systems
sensors and actuators
control systems
fluid mechanics
solid mechanics
biomechanics.

Practical experience

The excellent links that Flinders engineering staff have with industry partners on research and development projects mean that there are many work placement opportunities available.

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Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)

Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:

an engineering degree
a science degree
a computer science degree
a medical science degree
an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
an equivalent overseas qualification.

In addition, students are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognised prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics), and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in chemistry and physics). Some basic knowledge of other relevant sciences will be assumed.

Previous study in biology and basic human physiology is assumed.

How to apply

Select your preferred course.

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Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:

an engineering degree
a science degree
a computer science degree
a medical science degree
an Australian TAFE diploma or advanced diploma (AQF level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus seven years relevant work experience
an equivalent overseas qualification.

In addition, students are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognised prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first year university mathematics), and science (equivalent to university undergraduate topics in chemistry and physics). Some basic knowledge of other relevant sciences will be assumed.

Previous study in biology and basic human physiology is assumed.

English language requirements