Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)
University of Newcastle
Course Details
Engineering technological solutions to health and medical problems is a rapidly growing global field. Students gain fundamental knowledge in science and mathematics, engineering design paradigms and human biosciences, together with a technical specialisation in a chosen major in one of the two key domains: medical devices (micro and nano electro-mechanical sensing systems) or medical biomechanics (prostheses design).
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Course structure: The Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours) is a four year program, students are required to complete 320 units, which is comprised of: 130 units of core courses; 30 units of HUBS Directed courses; 150 units towards a major. Students can choose either: Medical Devices Major: 150 units of compulsory courses OR Medical Biomechanics Major: 140 units of compulsory courses and 10 units of directed courses; 10 units of elective courses.