Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) (Biomedical)

Program Overview

This accelerated Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical) program combines technical specialization with professional development skills, preparing students for recognized accreditation in Australia and overseas. The program offers industry exposure through a 12-week professional practice component and requires 420 work hours. Graduates can pursue diverse roles in fields such as design engineering, research, and medical device assessment.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Develop deep technical skills in biomedical engineering.
• Enhance professional development in communication, leadership, and time and resource management.
• Prepare graduates for recognized accreditation to practice in Australia and overseas.

Careers:

Biomedical engineers are employed in:

• Universities
• Industry
• Hospitals
• Research facilities of educational and medical institutions
• Teaching
• Government regulatory agencies
Possible roles include:
• Design engineer
• Prosthetist
• Chief technical officer
• Tissue engineer
• Medical device assessor
• Forensic engineer
• Patent examiner

Other:

• The course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
• Graduates are recognized internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
• The course has a professional practice component that is usually undertaken over 12 weeks, providing students with an opportunity to gain industry exposure within an engineering environment.
• The course requires students to complete 420 work hours.
• The University of Sydney is ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
• The University is a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings).
• Students have access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits, and government partners to gain real-world work experience before graduation.