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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical Engineering) | 2019
Career focus Biomedical Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field which applies engineering principles, problem solving skills and methodologies to the research and development of novel medical and diagnostic devices, tools, systems and technology that will deliver substantial healthcare benefit and improve the quality of life. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical Engineering) will be prepared for careers in health related industries, academia, government regulatory agencies, public policy development and implementation units, and private business nationally and internationally. As a Washington Accord accredited program, graduates are qualified for employment in Biomedical Engineering roles in many other countries.
Roles, responsibilities, and specialisations under supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility. Graduate responsibilities are based on the establishment, design, manufacturing and maintenance of medical devices, technologies and systems including therapeutic devices, rehabilitation devices, assistive devices, artificial organs, implants and similar. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: design of instruments, customised devices and software used in healthcare, e.g., prostheses or artificial organs development of new materials, such as stents, for implantation in the body; engineering cells to regenerate diseased or injured tissue, for example using stem cells. Biomedical Engineers often serve as a coordinating function; they use their background in both engineering and medicine and seek to combat disease with research by conducting clinical trials of new medical devices. They also design ergonomic equipment and workplaces which can help prevent accidents and injuries. Graduates may have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; and consideration of standards and regulations. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.
Student experience and professional attributes UOW has a long and successful history of innovation, industry collaboration applied engineering research, and engineering consultancy. The practical engineering culture at UOW is reflected in its degree programs and graduates. Students studying the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical Engineering) will have opportunities to apply knowledge to ethical challenges, innovation and problem solving in real-world focused projects in each year of the degree program. They are also able to engage with extra-curricular and co-curricular activities through the Work Integrated Learning program. The program is delivered through a range of study modes and assessment types, supported by digital technologies, to ensure graduates are flexible learners and well prepared to adapt to future challenges. Students also participate in multidisciplinary projects, providing them with opportunities to learn the language of engineering and the engineering methods applied in different disciplines. Graduates of the program leave UOW experienced in working in diverse teams and ready to integrate into the workforce. Further, UOW graduates are equipped with the skills to recognise opportunities for further learning and technical specialisation to adapt to changing industry requirements.
Suitable student backgrounds and interests. The course has been developed to support students from a range of educational and professional backgrounds, including international and domestic school leavers, certificate and diploma qualified individuals with experience in the engineering sector. Pathway programs are available to strengthen students’ mathematics, science, and English language background prior to commencement where required. The program is best suited to those with an interest in improving the quality of life for individuals living with injuries and disabilities through careers in health, engineering design and medical research.
Graduates contribute to society through the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical Engineering) program, graduates will have the skills to make a significant contribution to society through innovation, creative thinking and disciplinary expertise. Specifically Biomedical Engineering graduates will have the expertise to help medical practitioners diagnose, monitor, treat and improve quality of life, contributing to a society that lives well, longer.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Autumn |
MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring, Summer 2019/2020 |
Year 2 | |||
MECH203 | Mechanical Engineering Practices | 0 | Autumn |
MEDI100 | Human Structure and Function | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE233 | Digital Hardware | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
ECTE203 | Signals and Systems | 6 | Spring |
MECH226 | Machine Dynamics | 6 | Spring |
BMEG201 | Biomedical Instrumentation and Design | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
CSCI291 | Programming for Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
BMEG302 | Biomedical Sensors and Actuators | 6 | Autumn |
BMEG304 | Manufacturing Techniques for Biomedical Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
BMEG301 | Mechanics of Biomedical Systems | 6 | Autumn |
BMEG303 | Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement | 6 | Spring |
BMEG305 | Mechanical Design of Biomedical Devices | 6 | Spring |
BMEG306 | Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering | 6 | Spring |
ECTE344 | Control Theory | 6 | Spring |
Year 4 | |||
ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE331 | Real-time Embedded Systems | 6 | Spring |
BMEG401 | Artificial Organs and Implants | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
BMEG402 | Ethics and Practices in Biomedical Engineering | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students complete one of the following research options: | |||
ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
OR | |||
ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Scholar) students must complete ENGG453 | |||
Plus 2 electives: 1 from List A and 1 from List B (12 cp) | |||
List A | |||
ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE301 | Digital Signal Processing | 6 | Autumn |
ENGG440 | Strategic Management of Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
MECH409 | Micro/Nano Robotic Systems | 6 | Autumn |
ECTE213 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 6 | Spring |
ENGG433 | Financial Management for Engineers | 6 | Spring |
MATE401 | Selection of Materials in Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
MECH252 | Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
MECH423 | Design for Manufacturing | 6 | Spring |
MECH470 | Applied Topics in Mechatronics | 6 | Spring |
MECH431 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
ISIT430 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT429 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
MEDI223 | Clinical Biomechanics | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
List B | |||
CHEM103 | Introductory Chemistry For Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
FREN151 | French for Beginners 1 | 6 | Autumn |
ITAL151 | Italian for Beginners 1 | 6 | Autumn |
JAPA141 | Beginner Japanese 1 | 6 | Autumn |
LAW 101 | Law, Business and Society | 6 | Autumn |
SPAN151 | Spanish for Beginners 1 | 6 | Autumn |
MAND151 | Chinese (Mandarin) for Beginners 1 | 6 | Autumn |
STS 302 | Climate Change Policy, Possible Futures | 6 | Autumn |
PHIL256 | Environmental Philosophy: Animals, Nature and Ethics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS295 | Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe | 6 | Spring |
PHIL326 | Bioethics | 6 | Autumn |
SOC 251 | Genetics, Biotechnology and Society | 8 | Autumn |
ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ECON102 | Economics and Society | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
PHIL218 | Ethics: Good, Bad and Evil | 6 | Spring |
STS 216 | Environmental Sociology and Politics | 6 | Spring |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.
UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
Other Information
Further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director