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Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)

Z029  069126E



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Fee*
4 Year/s (Term 4 intake is only available to students progressing from Unilink Engineering.) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) A$24,200 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Biomedical engineering is a rapidly emerging discipline designed to improve human health through interdisciplinary activities that integrate engineering with biomedical science and clinical practice. This course emphasises the application of electronics, electrical and systems engineering in medicine and biology, allowing you to explore the applications and challenges associated with biomedical engineering. You will become capable of creating new devices, instrumentation software and other technologies to advance biology and improve healthcare and the quality of life within communities.

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This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students.

This degree maximises a student's career choices through a combination of the study of the physical aspects of human physiology and the related technologies for clinical care and biomedical monitoring.
 
Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. As such, the learning outcomes of the degree have been designed to integrate knowledge, understanding, intellectual, practical and transferable skills across both engineering and its interface with the life sciences.

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Program Objectives

The following eight objectives are the typical skills and abilities that Swinburne graduates will have a few years after graduation, as they develop their professional engineering careers.
 
1. Manage complex biomedical engineering projects that are motivational, entrepreneurial, research and/or industry linked.
2. Take leadership and mentoring roles during the design and implementation phases of biomedical engineering projects.
3. Work in local and/or international organisations demonstrating an understanding of global engineering issues.
4. Apply electrical and biomedical technical expertise to industry-related fields in engineering, biomedical sciences and medical environments.
5. Work autonomously and in teams within organisations or as a consultant.
6. Apply ethical standards, principles of design for sustainable development, and environmental consideration to conceptualising and implementing industry related projects.
7. Apply physics and mathematical principles to the interpretation and study of human physiological processes and instrumentation.
8. Apply problem-solving skills in complex human-machine systems.
 
Program Outcomes

At the completion of their engineering program at Swinburne, graduates should be able to:
 
a) Apply fundamental knowledge of engineering, mathematics and science;
b) Use the techniques, skills and modern tools in electrical and biomedical engineering to practice as a biomedical engineer;
c) Identify, formulate, solve and evaluate engineering problems;
d) Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data;
e) Identify and practice professional and ethical responsibility;
f) Design and develop engineering solutions to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, manufacturing, and sustainability constraints;
g) Apply knowledge and skills that are demonstrably in demand by the industry;
h) Recognise the need for and to engage in lifelong learning;
i) Function and communicate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

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This course operates under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. The normal full-time load is four units of study per semester, each worth 12.5 credit points. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.

Students complete 400 credit points made up of:
  • 300 credit points from Biomedical Engineering Core units
  • 37.5 credit points from Technical units
  • 25 credit points from Management and Business units
  • 50 credit points from Specialist units, an Electives Plus minor, or a Minor sequence from any other faculty (subject to approval by the Program Coordinator)
Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400) (0 credit points, no unit fee)
In addition to the above, all engineering students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks relevant industry experience. Where students complete Industry-Based Learning, an exemption will be granted for HED400. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.

Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) (0 credit points, no unit fee)
Students must also complete Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt for the unit as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

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Specialist studies units
Student(s) select 4 units from any one of the following options: A, B or C

Option A

Option B. Electives Plus Minor
Information about Electives Plus minors is available on the Electives Plus website.

Option C. Minor sequence from any other Faculty (subject to approval by the Program Coordinator)
Information about Minors available from other Faculties is available on the Flexible Degrees Structure website, Minors 2010. 

Technical studies units 
Student(s) select 3 units from one theme:

Electronics
and one from:

Control and Automation
and one from:
  
Recommended Study Sequence

Stage 1
Semester 1
HET102 Introductory Physiology
Technical studies unit 1
Technical studies unit 2
Specialist studies unit 1
Management and Business studies unit

Semester 2
HET556 Design & Development Project 2
Specialist studies unit 2
Specialist studies unit 3
Specialist studies unit 4
 
# Industry Experience
Students studying on an international student visa must complete Professional Experience in Engineering (HED400). All other students may complete an Industry-Based Learning placement instead (exemption will be granted for HED400 on completion of IBL).
HED400 Professional Experience in EngineeringProfessional Experience in Engineering (HED400): Equivalent of 12 full-time weeks of approved relevant engineering practical experience (0 credit points, 0 fees).  To be taken at any stage during the degree. HEW050 Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1)Industry-Based Learning (Placement 1) (HEW050), Industry-Based Learning (Placement 2) (HEW055): Full-time paid placement in industry for 6 (HEW050) or 12 months (HEW050 & HEW055) in an area relevant to your studies (0 academic credit points, unit fees apply). Students should attend an information session one semester prior to the scheduled IBL entry point. Further information:  http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/

 

Students are recommended to complete Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) prior to their Industry Experience.
 
Note: All units are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise.

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Honours:

Swinburne Engineering degrees offer the opportunity for high achieving students to graduate with an Honours grade.

 
Engineering Honours are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in twelve units nominated as representing the key values of the program.  The mark for the student’s first attempt each of in the nominated units is averaged to determine the Honours grade:
 
H1: Greater than or equal to 80%
H2: Greater than or equal to 75% and less than 80%
H2B: Greater than or equal to 70% and less than 75%
H3: Greater than or equal to 65% and less than 70%

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

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Career opportunities may be found in hospital engineering, clinical and para-clinical departments, industry and research involving biomedical instrumentation, physiological signal processing, medical imaging and physiological modeling. Alternatively, graduates may choose to work as an electrical engineer.

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Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Advanced Mathematics.
 
Note that Advanced Mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 12 VCE Advanced Mathematics subject that includes topics in coordinate geometry, circular (trigonometric) functions, calculus, algebra, statistics and probability.

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To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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