The University of Newcastle
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Medical engineering is a new and exciting discipline of engineering spanning medicine, biomedical science and engineering. Medical engineers seek to improve human health through the development and design of equipment, devices, computer systems and software. A degree in medical engineering allows you to combine your interest in health and medicine with creativity and problem-solving to address health care challenges such as metabolic disorders, remote diagnostics and health care accessibility. We offer the only medical engineering degree in NSW, so our graduates are uniquely placed to improve lives both locally and around the world.
Major in medical biomechanics or medical devices.
You will also take courses in human pathophysiology, analog and digital communications, programming and computing, pharmacology, engineering design and neurobiology.
Elective pathways: All University of Newcastle Engineering (Honours) programs
facilitate the study of a wide range of elective pathways to customise our students' learning experience. These can deepen or broaden the knowledge base of the core program, depending on the student's desires and interests.
Depending on your area of specialisation, you could work with biomechanical devices, surgical equipment, nanotechnology drugs and tests, prosthetic limbs, artificial organs, electrical and computing systems for radiotherapy, respiration or dialysis, digital medical records, and app-based health detection and diagnostics tools.
All University of Newcastle engineering students must complete 12 weeks of professional practice during their degree. complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. Through your work placement, you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.
All graduates will be awarded Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours), with graded honours awarded based on merit.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced (Band 5 or above). Applicants who achieve less than Band 5 may need additional study or assistance to successfully complete the mathematics requirement of the program.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 or higher, any 2 units of science.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or your knowledge is limited, we encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.
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If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply forto apply for an additional one-year end-on honours component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.