Handbook

Overview

This handbook entry is for students commencing their studies from 2024. Please refer to previous editions of the handbook for pre-2024 requirements. This double degree program is specifically designed for undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical engineering, leveraging the technical foundation of materials science and engineering. … For more content click the Read More button below. The materials science and engineering component of the program focuses on the study of the structure, properties, synthesis, and applications of the major classes of materials, including metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, and bio-inspired materials. The biomedical engineering component applies these principles to develop technologies and solve problems in a diverse range of health care related fields, such as implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopaedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering, physical rehabilitation, and others. At the conclusion of the program, students will graduate with two degrees: a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Master of Biomedical Engineering. Students are expected to perform at a credit average (65%) or better in their first three years to be permitted to continue with the Masters component of the program. Students who do not satisfy this requirement can revert to the 3131 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering program.

This handbook entry is for students commencing their studies from 2024. Please refer to previous editions of the handbook for pre-2024 requirements.

This double degree program is specifically designed for undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical engineering, leveraging the technical foundation of materials science and engineering. The program is integrated to provide fundamental materials engineering skills at the undergraduate level and specialist postgraduate training in Biomedical Engineering.

The materials science and engineering component of the program focuses on the study of the structure, properties, synthesis, and applications of the major classes of materials, including metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, and bio-inspired materials. The biomedical engineering component applies these principles to develop technologies and solve problems in a diverse range of health care related fields, such as implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopaedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering, physical rehabilitation, and others.

At the conclusion of the program, students will graduate with two degrees: a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Master of Biomedical Engineering. Students are expected to perform at a credit average (65%) or better in their first three years to be permitted to continue with the Masters component of the program. Students who do not satisfy this requirement can revert to the 3131 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering program.

Stand Alone Programs

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Program

3131

Materials Science and Engineering (Honours)

Program

8660

Biomedical Engineering

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 240 UOC.

Students are required to complete the following:

1. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering - 168 UOC
2. Master of Biomedical Engineering - 72 UOC

There is an overlap of least 12 units of credit of Thesis courses between both cores. As these courses only require completion once, the additional UOC can be taken as electives courses.

Disciplinary Component - 3131 Materials Science and Engineering (Honours)168 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 168 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Specialisation Requirements

Industrial Training

Maximum Level 1 UOC - No credit points

Disciplinary Component - 8660 Biomedical Engineering72 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Sample Programs

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Material Science and Engineering (Honours) Degree Template

Additional Information

Award with Excellence

A student may also be eligible for the Award with Excellence (https://student.unsw.edu.au/award-with-excellence) for the Master’s degree.

University Medal

Medallists will be determined in accordance with UNSW Policy and Procedure, as per Recognition of Achievement. However, to be considered for a university medal students will need to have achieved at a minimum an Honours WAM greater than or equal to 85 and a thesis mark greater than 65.

Faculty of Science Rules

The Faculty of Science has some rules that relate to all students enrolled in programs offered by the Faculty in relation to recognition for prior learning, general education, course exclusions, study load, and cross-institutional study. All students should read the information contained on the Faculty General Rules and Requirements page.

Program Fees

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