弗林德斯大學

Get the skills to investigate, plan, design, manufacture and maintain systems and equipment that are used in all aspects of health care. You will gain a solid education in both engineering and medical science, along with important practical skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in electronics, professional skills, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, mathematics, and human physiology and structure.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

• core topics in engineering design, engineering mathematics, analysis of engineering systems, biomechanics, biomedical instrumentation, sensors and actuators, and human physiology
• an electronics-based or mechanics-based engineering topic.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

• core topics in computer programming, project management for engineering and science, physiological measurement, and workplace preparation
• a 20-week industry placement program
• a selection of electronics-based or mechanics-based engineering topics.

Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

• a major biomedical engineering research thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research
• topics in innovation in medical devices and standards, ethics and compliance
• a selection of electives in allied science and engineering areas.

Your career

Graduates often work in multidisciplinary teams with health professionals and medical specialists and may find themselves in a variety of areas including the design and production of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment in hospitals, devices to assist in home-based health care and rehabilitation, and sensory and control systems.

Potential occupations include:

• biomedical engineer
• clinical support specialist consultant
• customer support engineer
• pathology field service engineer
• instrumentation engineer.

Potential employers include:

• hospital trusts
• medical equipment manufacturers
• university research departments
• other research units and rehabilitation or health charities.