Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering at the University of Auckland equips graduates with specialized knowledge in either Biomechanical Engineering or Medical Devices and Technologies. This one-year program focuses on developing students' technical, medical, and business skills, preparing them for careers in the growing medical engineering industry in New Zealand. Graduates are well-positioned for employment in the over 130 medical device companies in the country, contributing to the advancement of medical technology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering (PGDipMedicalEng) at the University of Auckland equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the fast-growing medical engineering field in Aotearoa New Zealand. This one-year program focuses on developing students' expertise in either Biomechanical Engineering or Medical Devices and Technologies, preparing them for impactful careers in this vital sector.

Outline

Program Structure:

The PGDipMedicalEng is a 120-point taught program. Students can specialize in either:

• Biomechanical Engineering: Focuses on areas like biomechanical engineering, medical devices, digital technology, biomaterials, and biomechanical science and analysis.
• Medical Devices and Technologies: Provides a broad range of technical knowledge, overviews of medical devices and needs, and essential skills in medical practices, regulatory processes, product development, and innovation.
• 90 points from a list of approved 600 or 700 level courses in related fields.

Medical Devices and Technologies:

• 30 points: ENGGEN 770: Medical Device and Technology Development, ENGGEN 771: Medical Device Industry Practice
• 90 points from a list of approved 600 or 700 level courses in related fields.

Other Program Offerings:

• Master of Medical Engineering
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Engineering

Careers:

Graduates of the PGDipMedicalEng are well-positioned for careers in the medical device industry, with many finding employment in the over 130 medical device companies in Aotearoa New Zealand. The program equips graduates with the technical, medical, ethical, regulatory, and business knowledge needed to contribute to the industry effectively. Graduates are prepared not only to fulfill existing skill demands but also to innovate and push boundaries in the medical device field.

Other:

• The program aims to address the growing need for upskilled engineering graduates in the medical technology field.
• Students benefit from practical and theoretical training, preparing them for immediate contributions to the industry.
The program's focus on specialization, practical training, and industry relevance prepares graduates for impactful careers, contributing to the advancement of medical technology in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.