Program Overview

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Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering takes engineering design and principles together with computing, mathematics, life sciences and medicine to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and disability.

Quick details

• Status: Available
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Course code: MJD-EBMEG
• CRICOS code: B
• Full-time/part-time duration: 4-years full-time
• TISC code: UH011

Why study Biomedical Engineering?

1. If you’re interested in technology and engineering and would like to make a huge impact on people’s lives, a career biomedical engineering will see you using your STEM skills to make a real difference.
2. You will become an industry-ready engineer with sought-after health and biomedical expertise. With a growing demand for healthcare and advances in technology, biomedical engineering is an emerging high-growth field, with strong demand for skills and knowledge.
3. The innovations and impacts in this field are limitless – you could be working on the next bionic eye, microscope in a needle, implants to control epilepsy or tissue regeneration for patients recovering from cancer (all biomedical tech innovations).

Student clubs

Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find people here to share your journey.

• WA Biomedical Engineering Society
• The University Engineers' Club (UEC)
• The UWA Young Engineers' Club (UWAYE)
• Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Taking you global

Complete some study in our international partner universities – UWA has the largest student exchange and Study Abroad program in the State.

You'll learn to

• Utilise advanced technical biomedical engineering skills in problem identification, simplification, analysis, planning, design, implementation and operation for an exciting career in Engineering.
• Create innovative engineering solutions to solve complex issues by applying critical thinking skills and your knowledge of established engineering methods
• Understand and implement the mathematical foundations underlying biomedical engineering concepts
• Develop a deep practical understanding of the core concepts of biomedical engineering and extend this knowledge to more specialised areas such as bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, biomechanics, tissue engineering, medical imaging and biosignal processing
• Work effectively in a team, bringing leadership and accountability to successfully solve real-world problems

Work Experience

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities where you can:

• Gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience and skills
• Bridge the gap between theory and practice
• Develop employability skills through a science work placement

As part of your studies, you will complete a 12-week practicum and professional-development experience. This can be achieved by spending at least eight weeks in an engineering environment of your choice.

Course Structure

The list below includes the Bachelor of Engineering foundation units as well as the Biomedical Engineering major units.

Level 1

• Core: Take all units (48 points)
  • CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python (6)
  • ENSC1004 Engineering Materials (6)
  • GENG1000 Engineering Practice 1 (0)
  • GENG1010 Introduction to Engineering (6)
  • GENG1101 Engineering Drawings (6)
  • IMED1001 Form and Function (6)
  • MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus (6)
  • MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods (6)
  • PHYS1001 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (6)
• Bridging: Students can only take up to 12 points of bridging in the BE.
  • CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (6)
  • MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist (6)
  • PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit (6)

Level 2

• Core: Take all units (42 points)
  • CITS2200 Data Structures and Algorithms (6)
  • ENSC2003 Engineering Electrical Fundamentals (6)
  • ENSC2004 Engineering Mechanics (6)
  • GENG2000 Engineering Practice 2 (0)
  • GENG2003 Fluid Mechanics (6)
  • GENG2004 Solid Mechanics (6)
  • MECH2002 Engineering Materials 2 (6)
  • PHYL2002 Cellular Physiology (6)

Level 3

• Core: Take all units (30 points)
  • BMEG3001 Engineering and the Human Body (6)
  • BMEG3002 Biomaterials (6)
  • ELEC3020 Embedded Systems (6)
  • ELEC3021 Circuits and Electronics (6)
  • GENG3000 Engineering Practice 3 (0)
  • MECH3424 Measurement and Instrumentation (6)

Level 4

• Core: Take all units (48 points)
  • BMEG4001 Biomedical Instrumentation (6)
  • BMEG4003 Biomechanics (6)
  • BMEG5001 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering (6)
  • BMEG5551 Biomedical Engineering Design Project 1 (6)
  • BMEG5552 Biomedical Engineering Design Project 2 (6)
  • GENG4411 Engineering Research Project Part 1 (6)
  • GENG4412 Engineering Research Project Part 2 (6)
  • GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio (0)
  • GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice (6)

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Provisional accreditation

The Biomedical Engineering major (MJD-EBMEG) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).

Graduate with two degrees

The combined degree option allows you to pair your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with another passion, broadening your career options and giving you an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.

You can combine the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Modern Languages

You’ll graduate with two Bachelor degrees in just five years*, opening up a world of possible career paths while broadening your knowledge, networks and horizons.

Duration: 5 years ATAR: 88

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Ideal for high-achievers with a passion for engineering, this combined degree gives you the opportunity to get hands-on undergraduate research experience, one-on-one mentoring from leading academics and overseas exchange and education opportunities.

Duration: 5.5 - 6.5 years ATAR: 98

*Chemical Engineering major will take 5.5 years to complete.

*Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Modern Languages will take 5.25 to 5.5 years to complete.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 11.5
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 70
• French Baccalaureate: 12
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 525
• GCE A-Levels: 9
• German Abitur: 3.3
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 15
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 60
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 79
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 26
• Malaysian STPM: 11
• Monash University Foundation Year: 270
• NCUK Foundation Program: 9
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.8
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 8
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4.6
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 330
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 15
• Trinity College Foundation: 300
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 12
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 66
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 8
• US College Board SAT: 1170
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 60
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 80

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.

Admission Requirements

• Scaled score of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR
• Scaled score of at least one of the following three subjects*: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR
  • *All three subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Refer to the below regarding application processes for each of the pathways. More information regarding admission requirements and prerequisites for each pathway can be found on the 'Admission Requirements' tab.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Fees and scholarships

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Domestic Student Fees

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

• Annual course fee: $50,900.00 (2025)
• Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

• Search Scholarships

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

• Biomedical engineer
• Biomaterials developer
• Manufacturing engineer
• Rehabilitation engineer

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