Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) is concerned with the study of biomedical technology, biomechanics, biomaterials and orthopaedic engineering.

Biomedical engineering combines knowledge of electronic, mechanical, chemical and materials-engineering, with the life sciences of medicine, biology and molecular biology. Biomedical devices support and enhance human life, help individuals to overcome physical disabilities, aid in delivering medical procedures, and test and deliver data which improve health and safety.

Biomedical engineers work with doctors and medical scientists, researching and designing ways to improve health care and medical services. They may be involved in the development of medical products and different types of equipment used to monitor and treat patients, and in designing and improving equipment for disabled people.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies offers a faculty wide program in Biomedical Engineering. Approximately 12 months of your studies will be dedicated to a chosen major in the following: mechanical engineering, mechatronic engineering, electrical engineering, information technology or chemical engineering.

The following streams are available for the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering):

• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering

The Biomedical program can also be taken as a combined degree with either Arts, Commerce, Law, Medical Science or Science.

Candidates for combined Engineering degrees are not required to complete a major.

Course Requirements

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering are required to gain credit for the 144 credits of core units of study set out below. Additional credit necessary shall be gained by completing the credit points for the requirements of a specialist major and elective units of study as recommended by the Faculty, as may be necessary to gain credit for a total of not less than 192 credit points.

For a standard enrolment plan for Biomedical Engineering visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/students/view-degree-page/name/BE(Biomed)