Biomedical Engineering - 8665

A degree may be awarded for formal coursework only or for the completion of formal coursework and a report on a project depending on the program.

Candidates may undertake interdisciplinary studies and, subject to approval, are able to take courses from any school in the Faculty, other faculties of the University and other universities or institutions. By means of this system, programs of studies best suited to the needs of the candidates may be selected.

Before enrolment an applicant should submit an intended program for approval by the school or division offering the majority of the units of credit to ensure that the prerequisite background held is adequate for all courses including those taken in other schools or institutions.

All coursework Masters programs are fee-paying. A schedule of fees is available on enquiry. HECS Scholarships may be available in certain programs (under certain conditions) for Australian residents and citizens.

Period of candidature: The minimum period is 2 academic sessions (full-time) or 4 academic sessions (part-time) from the date of enrolment. The maximum period of candidature is 4 academic sessions (full-time) and 8 academic sessions (part-time). In special cases an extension of time may be granted.

Please contact the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering for information regarding the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

Candidates are required to complete a program totalling a minimum of 48 units of credit composed of graduate level courses, including an optional 12 units of credit project.

Individual study programs, generally selected from the courses listed below, are to be approved by the Head of School or nominee. Although appropriate graduate level courses may be taken from other schools within the University a minimum of 60% of the course work units of credit (i.e. 30 uoc) are to be selected from courses offered by the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering (BIOM9XXX). The degree will normally comprise one year (two sessions) of full-time study or two years (4 sessions) of part-time study.

BIOM9510 is for students with no mechanical background.

The BIOM9914 Masters Project may be done concurrently with coursework during the other sessions.

A complete and up to date listing of courses on offer may be found on the Biomedical Engineering website http://www.gsbme.unsw.edu.au

Please refer to Program Structure and contact your school office for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following web-page:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html