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Master of Biomedical Engineering

University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Master of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne works at the intersection of engineering and biology to solve problems in medicine and human disease, blending biomedical science with engineering techniques. Students with a relevant undergraduate major complete the degree in two years, starting in second year with credit for foundation subjects, and can pursue a Business specialisation or continue unspecialised.
Graduates work across biotechnology, government, health services, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, designing medical devices, solving clinical problems and developing imaging algorithms or engineered tissues.

Fees & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$73,700
Application feeA$154

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

To be considered for entry into the 200-point (2-year) course option, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) from the University of Melbourne majoring in Biomedical Engineering Systems with a weighted average mark of at least 65% or equivalent. Or Have completed a Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Biomedical Engineering. And Have completed below prerequisite subject(s): 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level mathematics subjects, equivalent to MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 Linear Algebra . And 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level Biology. Or 25 points of appropriate tertiary-level Chemistry. Or 12.5 points of second year Engineering Mathematics, equivale

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