Biomedical Engineering
Use your engineering knowledge to examine medical problems and create unique solutions
What is Biomedical Engineering?
As a Biomedical Engineer, you’ll examine medical problems and solve them by applying your engineering knowledge. Sitting at the intersection of technology and human biology, Biomedical Engineering applies the latest developments in computing, robotics and nanotechnology to medicine.
A Biomedical Engineer analyses and designs solutions to problems in biology and medicine to improve people's lives. Interested in humans and machines? This is the path for you.
Why study Biomedical Engineering?
Be a part of the future of life-changing and life-saving innovation. This might look like developing systems to maintain and enhance life, designing body parts and artificial organs, or creating and manufacturing medical devices. You’ll walk away with a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing, with specialisations in healthcare-related fields, such as implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, and robotic surgery.
Why choose UNSW?
If you’re looking to combine a Bachelor and Masters in Biomedical Engineering and graduate in five years, we’re the only Australian university that offers this. Our globally recognised Engineering program is accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord. Plus, our unique ChallENG program connects students, academics and industry to exciting, real-world, project-based learning initiatives, preparing you for a bright future.
What about careers?
If you have an aptitude for design and a passion for healthcare and solving medical problems, Biomedical Engineering is an ideal path for you. You can find work in varied areas across industry, hospitals, government, universities and research institutes, in areas like lab research, designing and building medical equipment, testing new systems and processes, or sales and marketing.
Career options include:
- Bioinstrumentation and Bionics
- Biomechanics
- Clinical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Systems Physiology
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Medical Imaging Technologies
- Soft Robotics
How can I study Biomedical Engineering?
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Our specialised degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Biomedical Engineering will provide you with strong skills and knowledge to enter the biomedical engineering industry, health sectors, academia, government or create a MedTech start-up.
We offer a range of engineering program specialisations that can be undertaken in our Engineers Australia accredited degrees.
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Supercharge your Biomedical Engineering career with postgraduate study in:
- Master of Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)
- Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)*
*This degree is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
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Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) will help you develop specialised skills and knowledge to build a successful career in Biomedical Engineering and gain a recognised accreditation. This is designed for students who don’t have a formal engineering accreditation but have an undergraduate degree in engineering, health or medical sciences.