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Key HighlightsRanked #1 in Australia and #16 globally for biomedical engineering (2024 ShanghaiRanking).Combine engineering fundamentals with human biology to create health-enhancing systems and devices.Hone your expertise in cutting-edge engineering facilities under the guidance of Australia's top biomedical engineering professionals.Leverage our extensive network of hospital and industry connections for unique internships and research projects.Thrive in Brisbane's booming health tech sector or pursue international career opportunities in various specialties.Enhance your career prospects by selecting a dual major or combined degree program.Graduate with Engineers Australia (EA) accreditation and a globally recognized qualification.Program AdvantagesA QUT medical engineering degree positions you at the forefront of healthcare innovation, shaping the future of medical technology.From maintaining critical medical equipment to pioneering breakthrough devices, you'll use engineering solutions to advance global healthcare.Our faculty, students, and alumni are pioneers in medical engineering, including notable graduates like Daniel Timms, creator of the first artificial heart, and Chris Jeffries, founder of Field Orthopaedics.Develop practical skills in our specialized Biomedical Engineering Lab, learning directly from industry leaders who incorporate cutting-edge research into their teaching.Gain hands-on experience through exclusive internships and collaborative projects with major Brisbane hospitals and medical startups, tackling real-world challenges alongside peers.Equipped with valuable skills, you can join Brisbane's thriving medical technology sector or explore diverse international career paths.Optimize your career potential by combining your degree with additional specializations or a second degree.Career PathwaysMedical engineers create and maintain life-changing equipment that enables healthcare breakthroughs.You could develop revolutionary prosthetics and implants, or enhance diagnostic technologies for faster disease detection.Professional AccreditationGraduates qualify for Engineers Australia membership, with global recognition through the Washington Accord for international career mobility.Career OpportunitiesBiomedical EngineerClinical SpecialistMedical Device InnovatorHealthcare Technology DeveloperRehabilitation Technology Expert