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Biomedical engineering

Why study Biomedical engineering?

Biomedical engineering acts as an agent for change in the healthcare sector by developing solutions that are technically sound, economically viable and socially acceptable.

Our biomedical engineering program is unique and addresses the major aspects of biomedical technology. We produce engineers with the skills and practical experience to succeed in this rapidly expanding industry.

See the Research tab for information about Masters by research, or PhD.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment locally and overseas in design, construction and development of health monitoring devices, diagnostics systems, therapeutic systems, mechanical and computer models of physiological function, clinical laboratories and anywhere advanced biomedical technologies are used.

Courses

Local students

Biomedical engineering courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Master of Electronic Engineering	Melbourne	2 years full-time or 4 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Electronic Engineering continued… Course description This renewed course enables students to upgrade their skills and specialise in rapidly-developing high-technology areas. Students can choose components that best suit their chosen specialisation: biomedical, microelectronics and electronic communications. Prerequisite Four-year Bachelor degree in engineering or Honours degree in science in an appropriate field. Candidates without these qualifications are also considered, but may be required to undertake a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in electronics. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 77KB). Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Professional recognition The compulsory subjects in this course satisfy the requirements for membership of the College of Biomedical Engineering of Engineers Australia. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Electronic Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2013	Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering continued… Course description Graduates can update their skills or specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical engineering in this program. For those with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an Electronics major), it is a means to keep up-to-date with developments in these specialist areas. Students examine current experimental practice in Electronics, and complete seven advanced subjects in biomedical, communications, electronic systems or optical engineering. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in a relevant area. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Professional recognition The course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Electronic Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Biomedical engineering international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Master of Electronic Engineering (020934K)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$25 060
Master of Electronic Engineering continued… Year 2013 Course description This renewed course enables students to upgrade their skills and specialise in rapidly-developing high-technology areas. Students can choose components that best suit their chosen specialisation: biomedical, microelectronics and electronic communications. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements A four-year Australian Bachelor's degree in engineering or an Honours degree in an appropriate field of science, or an approved international equivalent. Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Electronic Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2013	Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering (019480A)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$25 060
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering continued… Year 2013 Course description Graduates can update their skills or specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical engineering in this program. For those with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an Electronics major), it is a means to keep up-to-date with developments in these specialist areas. Students examine current experimental practice in Electronics, and complete seven advanced subjects in biomedical, communications, electronic systems or optical engineering. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, in a relevant area. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Electronic Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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