Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical)

Biomedical Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that enables engineers to combine engineering principles with biological and medical sciences. 

Developments in biomedical engineering provide vital skills and knowledge to enable change to the national health system and improve lives, such as developments in imaging, instrumentation, robotics, scaffolding, materials engineering, computer science and prosthetics.

You will study areas related to mechanical, electrical, artificial intelligence (e.g. evolutionary computation, neural network, fuzzy logic, machine learning) and aspects of modern biomedical systems. Graduates will develop a solid understanding of critical issues involved in developing biomedical systems in a global economy and make significant technological contributions to biomedical systems, both in Australia and abroad. 

First year of study allows you to learn more about engineering and its different fields. You then focus on your chosen major study from the second year; options include anatomy and physiology, biomedical instrumentation and design, biomedical physics, sensors and actuators, biomechanical basis for human movement, mechanical design of biomedical devices, biomaterials and tissue engineering, artificial organs and implants, ethics and practices, among others.

Your degree also includes 12-weeks hands-on industry experience, either in Australia or overseas, as well as a range of industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities.

Areas of study

The first year provides you with sound fundamentals in mathematics, statistics, physics, computing, engineering science and communication, mechanics and materials. You then focus on your biomedical engineering major from the second year.

You will study areas related to mechanical and electrical engineering, artificial intelligence such as evolutionary computation, neural network, fuzzy logic and machine learning, plus aspects of modern biomedical systems. You will develop a solid understanding of the critical issues involved in developing biomedical systems in a global economy and the significant technological contributions made to biomedical systems, both in Australia and globally.

Career opportunities

Biomedical engineer, bioinstrumentation and bionics, biomechanics, biotechnologist, development scientist, medical device manufacturer, medical device sales support, service engineer, production technician, prosthetist, rehabilitation technologist, service engineer.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical) has provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia.

Practical experience

12 weeks of industry experience in one or more settings under the supervision of experienced engineers; optional internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities.

Honours

In the final stages of the course, students undertake a research component (thesis).

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.