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Overview

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 Graduate Diploma … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Graduates will have acquired disciplinary knowledge and skills in biomedical engineering, and an ability to apply these in a range of contexts.
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Graduates will have developed advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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Graduates will have an awareness of international issues within their field of study.
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Graduates will be able to work effectively in groups.
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Graduates will be able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others.
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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

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Master of Biomedical Engineering - MBiomedE8660 - Biomedical Engineering

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