Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Master of Biomedical Engineering
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This five-year double degree program combines a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering with a Master of Biomedical Engineering. Students gain expertise in materials science and its applications in biomedical engineering, preparing them for careers in healthcare-related fields such as developing medical devices, artificial organs, and drug delivery systems. The program is taught by industry professionals and educators through lectures, tutorials, labs, and project-based learning.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Master of Biomedical Engineering is a five-year double degree program that provides students with fundamental undergraduate skills in materials science and engineering and specialized postgraduate training in biomedical engineering. Upon completion, students will receive both a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Master of Biomedical Engineering. The materials science and engineering component of the program focuses on the study of the structure, properties, synthesis, and applications of various materials, including metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, nano-structured, and bio- & nature-inspired materials. The biomedical engineering component applies these principles to develop technologies and solve problems in various healthcare-related fields. Through this integrated program, students will gain theoretical and practical skills to be at the forefront of innovation in areas such as developing life-sustaining systems, designing body parts and orthopaedic devices, creating artificial organs and implantable bionics, improving robotic surgery, inventing health technologies and novel drug delivery systems, and more.
Outline:
Year 1
- Introduction to Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Materials Science
- Engineering Design
- Biomedical Engineering
Year 2
- Engineering Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Design
Year 3
- Solid Mechanics
- Dynamics
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Engineering Design
Year 4
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
Year 5
- Master's Project
- Elective 3
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of leading educators and industry professionals. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and project-based learning.
Careers:
Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for careers in research and development, biomedical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare institutions, government agencies, or academic institutions.
