61st in the world

Ranked 61st globally for engineering and technology by the 2020 QS University Rankings by Subject

1st for employability

Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Biomedical) develops a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of biomedical engineering. By combining multidisciplinary learning with collaborative projects and industry experience, you will develop the knowledge and experiences to launch your career in this rapidly growing branch of engineering.

As a biomedical engineering student, you will learn from and collaborate with leading researchers across many engineering disciplines as well as in medicine, biology and molecular biology.

The degree covers all aspects of biomedical engineering, and you could contribute to innovative discoveries within the fields of:

• biomedical technology
• biology
• biomechanics
• biomaterials
• orthopaedic engineering
• tissue engineering
• medical regulation
• bioelectronics
• medical instrumentation
• the computational simulation of biomedical systems.

You will complete a thesis in your fourth year. It involves designing, manufacturing and demonstrating an innovative biomedical engineering system, in collaboration with industry specialists and hospitals.

As part of your degree you will undertake the award-winning Professional Engagement Program enabling you to change your approach to learning through self-reflection and extra-curricular activities throughout your degree.

The specialisations that best align with this degree are:

• Biocomputation
• Biomedical Modelling and Design
• Bionics and Bioelectronics
• Humanitarian Engineering
• Nanoscale Biotechnology
• Thermofluids

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Biomedical engineer in hospitals, government bodies, industry or academic areas
• Clinical support specialist
• Instrumentation engineer
• Medical device assessor
• Patent examiner and field service engineer
• Biomedical device designer
• Test engineer
• Quality or regulatory engineer
• Prosthetist
• Tissue engineer
• Forensic engineer
• Health technology organisations
• Research institutes
• Medical device companies

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and by other major professional engineering institutions. Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.