The Bachelor of Engineering Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Admission requirements
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Knowledge of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods is assumed. Knowledge of SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Physics is assumed.
Course aims
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
- a foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering
- an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of engineering
- an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
- well developed written and oral communication skills
- structured Engineering Work experience
- the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
- an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
- preparation for future roles as an Engineering Technologist.
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 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 and 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
- contribute successfully to Project Management.
On completion of The Bachelor of Engineering Science students will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering Technologist.
Program of study
To qualify for The Bachelor of Engineering Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 108 units for the degree.
Students who have successfully completed 108 units (plus ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) if the practicum has not been completed) of one of the following degrees will be deemed eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering Science, and may exit with a Bachelor of Engineering Science without transferring through SATAC:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical / Master of Engineering (Biomedical) - double degree
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Technologies)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime Electronics)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) / Master of Engineering (Biomedical) - double degree
- Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Electronics) - double degree
- Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) / Master of Engineering (Smart Instrumentation) - double degree
- Bachelor of Engineering (Software)
This award has four recommended sequences:
- Sequence 1 – Biomedical
- Sequence 2 – Electronics
- Sequence 3 – Mechanical
- Sequence 4 – Software
These recommended sequences indicate sensible progressions that will satisfy prerequisites. Students are free, however, to select topics from any sequence subject to meeting topic pre-requisites.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Core - Year 1 topics
22.5 units comprising:
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1201 Digital Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills for Engineers (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
Plus 13.5 units from recommended sequence 1, 2, 3 or 4:
Option - Biomedical - Year 1 topics
ENGR1722 Engineering Materials (4.5 units)
MMED1005 How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure (4.5 units)
One of:
ENGR1202 Analog Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
ENGR1732 Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals (4.5 units)
Option - Electronics - Year 1 topics
ENGR1202 Analog Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
PHYS1332 Physics for Engineers 1 (4.5 units)
Elective (4.5 units)
Option - Mechanical - Year 1 topics
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units)
ENGR1722 Engineering Materials (4.5 units)
ENGR1732 Mechanical and Electrical Fundamentals (4.5 units)
Option - Software - Year 1 topics
COMP1001 Fundamentals of Computing (4.5 units)
ENGR1202 Analog Electronics 1 (4.5 units)
PHYS1332 Physics for Engineers 1 (4.5 units)
Core - Year 2 topics
9 units comprising:
ENGR2711 Engineering Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR2722 Signals and Systems (4.5 units)
Plus 27 units from recommended sequence 1, 2, 3 or 4:
Option - Biomedical - Year 2 topics
ENGR2732 Biomechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2742 Biomedical Instrumentation (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
MMED2931 Human Physiology (4.5 units)
Plus either
ENGR1711 Engineering Design (4.5 units) AND
ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
OR
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units) AND
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
Option - Electronics - Year 2 topics
ENGR2701 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2731 Electronic Circuits (4.5 units)
Three of:
ENGR2702 Electrical Circuits and Machines (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Electronic Design and Automation (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
ENGR2782 Computer Networks (4.5 units)
Option - Mechanical - Year 2 topics
ENGR2701 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR2703 Mechanical Practice Certificate (0 units)
ENGR2732 Biomechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures (4.5 units)
ENGR2771 Dynamics and Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
ENGR2772 Sensors and Actuators (4.5 units)
ENGR3712 Thermodynamics and Energy Systems (4.5 units)
Option - Software - Year 2 topics
COMP2731 Software Engineering 1 (4.5 units)
COMP3712 Computer Programming 3 (4.5 units)
ENGR2701 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR2712 Electronic Design and Automation (4.5 units)
ENGR2721 Microprocessors (4.5 units)
ENGR2792 Software Engineering 2 (4.5 units)
Core - Year 3 topics
18 units comprising:
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
Plus either
ENGR3403 Engineering Work Experience (0 units) AND
CSEM upper-level topics** (13.5 units)
OR
ENGR3700 Engineering Practicum (13.5 units)
OR
ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum# (13.5 units)
OR
ENGR3702 Engineering Science Project (4.5 units) AND
CSEM upper-level topics** (9 units)
Plus 18 units from recommended sequence 1, 2, 3 or 4:
Option - Biomedical - Year 3 topics
ENGR2701 Engineering Programming (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3741 Physiological Measurement (4.5 units)
One of:
MMED2933 Fundamental Neuroscience (4.5 units)
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2771 Dynamics and Mechanical Design (4.5 units)
Option - Electronics - Year 3 topics
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3721 Signal Processing (4.5 units)
ENGR3731 Communication Systems (4.5 units)
Option - Mechanical - Year 3 topics
ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)
ENGR2752 Mechanics of Machines (4.5 units)
ENGR3711 Control Systems (4.5 units)
ENGR3751 Solid Mechanics (4.5 units)
Option - Software - Year 3 topics
COMP2761 Database and Conceptual Modelling (4.5 units)
COMP2781 Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)
ENGR3701 Computer Organisation and Design (4.5 units)
ENGR3791 Software Engineering 3 (4.5 units)
**CSEM upper-level topics must be selected from COMP, ENGR, MATH and STAT topics at 2000-level and above.
#ENGR3710 International Engineering Practicum should be selected by those students intending to undertake their Practicum outside of Australia. Enrolment is subject to approval by the School and will consider the quality and appropriateness of the placement.
Combined degrees
The Bachelor of Engineering Science may also be studied in a combined degrees program with a: