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The Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical) program prepares students with the expertise to research, develop, design, produce, and upkeep healthcare systems and equipment.
The curriculum focuses heavily on hands-on experience and collaborative work. Alumni frequently collaborate in diverse teams alongside healthcare providers and medical experts across hospital settings, government agencies, and private enterprises. They apply their technical competencies to methodically create advanced systems, specializing particularly in biomedical applications. This encompasses developing cutting-edge diagnostic tools, therapeutic hospital equipment, and home healthcare/rehabilitation devices like prosthetics and biomechanical solutions. The program offers comprehensive training in both engineering theory and practice, expanding upon your existing qualifications. Coursework spans multiple disciplines including physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, mathematics, project leadership, innovation strategies, and culminates in a master's research project.
Applicants must normally hold one of the following appropriate qualifications:
In addition, students are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognized 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
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100