Handbook - Materials Science and Engineering (Honours) / Biomedical Engineering

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Overview

This dual degree program is specifically designed for undergraduate students wishing to pursue a career in either Engineering or Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to developing technologies and solving problems in a diverse range of health care related fields e.g. implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, … For more content click the Read More button below. At the end of the program successful candidates will graduate with a Bachelor in Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Masters 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 part 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 dual degree program is specifically designed for undergraduate students wishing to pursue a career in either Engineering or Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to developing technologies and solving problems in a diverse range of health care related fields e.g. implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering, records management, physical rehabilitation and others. This program is integrated to provide fundamental engineering skills with an undergraduate focus on Materials Science and Engineering and specialist postgraduate level training in Biomedical Engineering.

At the end of the program successful candidates will graduate with a Bachelor in Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Masters 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 part 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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Materials Science and Engineering (Honours)

Biomedical Engineering

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 240 UOC.

Biomedical Engineering Specialisation Requirements

Specialisation Requirements

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

Materials Science and Engineering (Physical Metallurgy)

Materials Science and Engineering (Functional Materials)

Materials Science and Engineering (Process Metallurgy)

Materials Science and Engineering (Materials Engineering)

Materials Science and Engineering (Ceramic Engineering)

Level 1 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:

Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.

Level 1 Core Courses

One of the following:

One of the following:

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Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Engineering Mathematics 2E

Physical Properties of Materials

Materials Characterisation

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

Introduction to Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer

Diffusion and Kinetics

Sustainable Materials Processing

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

Level 3 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:

Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.

Numerical Methods and Statistics

Micromechanisms of Mechanical Behaviour of Metals

Fundamentals of Ceramic Processing

Polymer Science and Engineering 1

Design and Application of Materials in Science and Engineering 3

Materials Industry Management

Level 1 Electives6 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 6 UOC of the following courses.

Level 1 Electives

Molecules, Cells and Genes

Engineering in Medicine and Biology

Ecology, Sustainability and Environmental Science

Sustainable Product Engineering and Design

Engineering Chemistry

Environmental Principles and Systems

Electrical Circuit Fundamentals

Engineering Infrastructure Systems

Surveying and Geospatial Engineering

Discrete Mathematics

Engineering Materials and Chemistry

Mineral Resources Engineering

Engineering Mechanics

Higher Physics 1B

Introduction to the Petroleum Industry

Sustainable Energy

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Recommended Level 1 Electives

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

Students must have completed 102 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
MATS4009 - Materials Engineering Project
MATS4010 - Materials Engineering Project

Students must have completed 36 UOC before taking any of the following courses.
MATH2019 - Engineering Mathematics 2E
MATS2001 - Physical Properties of Materials
MATS2003 - Materials Characterisation
MATS2004 - Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
MATS2005 - Introduction to Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
MATS2006 - Diffusion and Kinetics
MATS2007 - Sustainable Materials Processing
MATS2008 - Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

Students must have completed all Introductory core courses before taking any Level 3 course.
any level 3 course

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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