Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical)

Program Overview

This accredited Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical) provides specialized knowledge in biomedical engineering, enabling career transitions from science or mathematics to engineering. Graduates can pursue roles in diverse settings, including universities, industry, hospitals, and research facilities. The program features a professional practice component, mandatory work hours, and a choice of research or project pathways.

Program Outline

Objectives:

• Develop specialized technical knowledge in biomedical engineering to facilitate a transition to an engineering career.
• Gain specialized knowledge to understand, modify, and control biological systems to enhance healthcare and medical systems.

Program Description:

The program is designed for individuals seeking a career transition from science or mathematics-based fields into engineering, or for those with an engineering degree who wish to specialize in biomedical engineering.

Careers:

Biomedical engineers are employed in diverse settings, including:

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

Other:

• Duration: 3 years full-time (Available part-time)
• Credit Points: 144 total credit points required to complete the course.
• Professional Accreditation: Accredited by Engineers Australia and recognized internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
• Professional Practice Component: Usually undertaken over 12 weeks, providing industry exposure within an engineering environment.
• Mandatory Work Hours: Requires completion of 420 work hours.
• Course Structure: Includes 15 core units, 7 elective biomedical engineering units, and a minimum of 2 project or research pathway units.
• University Rankings: Ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects), and a top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings).
• Industry Partnerships: Access to over 1200 industry, not-for-profits, and government partners for real-world work experience.