Medical Engineering (BE)
Course Code: B1188
Medical Engineering is the application of Engineering principles and processes in a biomedical environment. The increasing dependence of sophisticated technologies in medicine has ensured the rapid growth and continually increasing world demand for this specialisation.
This major emphasises biomedical instrumentation, which combines elements of computer based measurement, control and instrumentation to aid the design of medical devices and systems. By its nature, the course is highly interdisciplinary, requiring the study of units in biomedical sciences, radiology, mathematics, electronics, control and medical engineering practice. Students who are interested in understanding the dynamic aspects of human anatomy and physiology from an engineering systems perspective should consider Medical Engineering as an option.
This major teaches students how to apply traditional engineering principles to biological processes in order to analyse and solve problems in biology and medicine. On graduating, students will be well placed to make significant contributions to the overall enhancement of health care and quality of life.
| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Qualification: | Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Medical Engineering |
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| Duration: | 4 years full time for students with required background |
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| Availability: | Murdoch campus (internal) |
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| Employment Prospects: | Employment opportunities will exist in hospitals, medical centres, medical instrument and prosthetic device manufacturers, and government health monitoring agencies. |
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| Special Requirements: | Some students will undertake at least 500 hours of approved work experience, plus complete a report outlining the experience gained, in order to complete the requirements of the degree. This work experience must be in a suitable engineering-related area and be approved by the Engineering Academic Chair. |
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| Professional Recognition: | Accreditation with Engineers Australia will be sought. |
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