Master of Engineering (Biomedical)

The Master of Engineering (Biomedical) is a 72-unit program offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Biomedical) and the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomedical), and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards.

Candidates who have completed either of these courses are awarded credit for related topics.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate Engineering degree with appropriate electronic content, or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Some basic knowledge of biology and chemistry will be assumed. An applicant who has not previously studied electronics may be required to undertake appropriate bridging studies.

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Biomedical) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 18 units of credit. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomedical) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 36 units of credit.

Students with relevant professional work experience in a Biomedical Engineering related profession (including substantial and high level involvement in research or technical aspects relevant to biomedical engineering) may be granted credit up to a maximum of 18 units (ie. credit towards the Graduate Certificate component of the award).

Students who have completed an Australian University Engineering (four year or longer) degree in Biomedical and Electronic Engineering with honours may be granted credit up to a maximum of 36 units.

Students who complete the Flinders University Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics) or the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) with Honours may receive up to 36 units of credit towards the Masters degree, and may complete both programs in 5 years or the equivalent part-time.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of biomedical engineering systems
• an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of biomedical engineering
• an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an ability to undertake research in engineering
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
• preparation for future management roles.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex biomedical engineering systems
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• understand describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of biomedical engineering
• demonstrate knowledge of the research process, and be able to conduct research in Engineering
• contribute successfully to project management.
  

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Biomedical), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

 ENGR4742  Standards, Ethics and Compliance  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4781  Innovation in Medical Devices  (4.5 units)
 ENGR8711  Engineering Design GE  (4.5 units)
 ENGR8732  Biomechanics GE  (4.5 units)
 ENGR8741  Physiological Measurement GE  (4.5 units)
 ENGR8742  Biomedical Instrumentation GE  (4.5 units)
 MMED8931  Human Physiology GE  (4.5 units)
 MMED8932  Integrative Human Physiology GE  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

18 units selected from:

 ENGR5700  Masters Thesis  (18 units) OR
 ENGR5700A  Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units) AND  
 ENGR5700B  Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units) AND
 ENGR5700C  Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units) AND
 ENGR5700D  Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units)  

Option - CSEM option topics

plus 18 units of CSEM option topics. 

CSEM option topics must be selected from ,,file_type="pdf",file_name="Table A.pdf, and must be chosen from those labelled as biomedical (Group B).