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Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

Design systems that enhance the quality of human life.

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.

Quick Facts

  
Duration: 4 years full-time
Start Date: March, July
Tuition Fee: $39,000
Location: Tonsley, Australia
Prerequisites: SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.
IELTS total:
 6.0
Pearson overall score: 50
CRICOS code: 083439D
Delivery mode: On campus: Tonsley

Why study Biomedical Engineering at Flinders

  • Flinders biomedical and materials engineering research ranks above world standard – 2015 Excellence in Research Australia rankings
  • Choose a specialisation in mechanics-based or electronics-based biomedical engineering
  • Expand your practical experience with a range of extra-curricular projects with real-world applications
  • Graduates have won Monash Scholarships, Fulbright Scholarships, Churchill Fellowships and Menzies Scholarships
  • On-campus Medical Device Research Institute and Medical Device Partnering Program bring together some of the leading minds in biomedical engineering and related disciplines

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.

  • You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
  • Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.

 

“I had a nice relationship with all my lecturers. They were committed to helping you out with everything, especially if you showed that you cared about your work. Uni organised for me to go to Flinders Partners to work on software for innovation management. I was so pleased when they offered me a full-time position.”

Nadine Saadi // Flinders University student

Careers

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.

Professional recognition / accreditation

This degree is fully accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.