Biomedical Engineering
Stream Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Biomedical) is concerned with the study of biomedical technology, bioelectronics, biomechanics, biomaterials, nanoscale biotechnology 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 Biomedical program can also be taken as a combined degree with either Science (including Medical Science), Arts, Commerce, Law, or Project Management.
For a standard enrolment plan for Biomedical Engineering visit CUSP.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Biomedical Engineering stream students will be able to:
| No. | Mid-Level Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate mastery of the mathematical and scientific principles and methods underpinning biomedical engineering, including analytical skills that recognise the applications and limitations of tools used in, for example, imaging, biomaterials and tissue engineering, nanotechnology and medicine. |
| 2 | Demonstrate proficiency with the tools, methods, principles, technical knowledge and conceptual frameworks of biomedical engineering, including biomechanics, computational biomedical engineering and bionics. |
| 3 | Effectively address non-routine design and troubleshooting problems in biomedical engineering. |
| 4 | Apply diverse strategies to develop and implement innovative ideas in biomedical engineerings. |
| 5 | Plan, design, and review biomedical systems, services and policies. |
| 6 | Recognise and respond to the inherently inter- and multi-disciplinary context of biomedical engineering. |
| 7 | Find, interpret, evaluate and manage research to support biomedical engineering decision making. |
| 8 | Present compelling oral, written and graphic evidence to communicate biomedical engineering concepts and solutions. |
| 9 | Contribute as an individual to multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to deliver projects related to biomedical engineering. |
| 10 | Apply relevant values, standards and judgement to contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of biomedical engineering systems. |