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) and a Masters in 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 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program. This dual program is currently offered for the following BE (Hons) specialisations only: Bioinformatics EngineeringChemical EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronic EngineeringSoftware EngineeringTelecommunications

Program Structure
240 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 240 UOC as a standalone program.

Biomedical Engineering Specialisation Requirements

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

General Education

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

Note: Students must substitute a depth elective from the BE (Hons) stream or an elective from the Biomedical Engineering program to satisfy the General Education requirement for this program.

Industrial Experience Requirement

Students must each complete at least 60 days approved industrial training concurrent with enrolment in the program

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Professional Outcomes

Professional Recognition
Career Opportunities

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Additional Information

Award with Excellence

A student may also be eligible for the Award with Excellence for the Master’s degree.

Program Fees

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