Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
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. At Swinburne, the Biomedical Engineering program is currently structured with an emphasis on the application of electronics, electrical and systems engineering in medicine and biology.
Aims & Objectives:
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) program aims to develop appropriate graduate employability skills by incorporating developments in information technology, society’s changing work patterns, sustainable design practices and the need to meet world-best practice in engineering education by: Developing students with a strong foundation in electrical, electronics and systems engineering and the opportunity to specialise in either electronics or systems engineering Providing students with a sound foundation in physiology and the application of physics to biomedical systems Exploring how engineering principles can be applied to investigate and solve problems in biology and medicine Developing students’ skills in the analytical and design methods used in biomedical engineering and their ability to integrate knowledge from a range of disciplines to analyse and solve problems in both electrical and biomedical engineering Introducing students to the role of the biomedical engineers in industry, research and the provision of health services. This includes the regulatory, social and financial frameworks governing and influencing the development of biomedical engineering Developing students with the ability to conduct pre-planned protocol-based experiments on biological and engineering topics. Interpret and report the data obtained, critically evaluate it and convey the results using a variety of media Developing the skills to undertake an independent research project, demonstrating project planning and time management as well as technical skills Introducing students to the skills necessary for working in a clinical environment as an effective team member Preparing students for the changing workplace and changing societal context of engineering by developing their lifelong learning skills and flexibility of mind Integrating the formal course of study with an optional one year period of Industry-Based Learning* Delivering a professionally recognised course of study that will enable graduates to join the Engineers Australia as graduate members * Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students studying on a student visa.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) program aims to develop appropriate graduate employability skills by incorporating developments in information technology, society’s changing work patterns, sustainable design practices and the need to meet world-best practice in engineering education by:
* Industry-Based Learning is not available to international students studying on a student visa.
Course Structure:
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.
Units of Study:
Biomedical Engineering (BME) core studies HET102 Introductory Physiology HET106 Professional Engineering - Biomedical HET124 Energy and Motion HET182 Electronics Systems HET184 Biomedical Engineering and Design HET202 Digital Electronics Design HET230 Cardiovascular Biophysics HET235 Biomedical Electronics HET240 Cellular Biophysics HET286 Circuits and Systems HET287 Analogue Electronics 1 HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies HET419 Physiological Modelling HET490 Advanced Biomedical Imaging HET491 Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation HET550 Design and Development Project 1 HET556 Design & Development Project 2 HIT2080 Introduction to Programming HIT3181 Technical Software Development HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1 HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2 HMS213 Engineering Mathematics 3B HES3380 Engineering Management 1 Specialist studies units Choose an option from either A, B or C A. Choose 4 of the following units HET260 Renal and Respiratory Biophysics HET219 Neurological Monitoring HET227 Neurophysiology HMS214 Engineering Mathematics 4B HET515 Advanced Embedded Systems HET489 Robotic Control B. Electives Plus Minor Information about Electives Plus minors is available on the Electives Plus website. 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 Choose 3 units from one theme: Electronics HET314 Communications Principles HET386 Analogue Electronics 2 and 1 from: HET378 Integrated Circuit Design HET513 Design of DSP Architectures HET232 Embedded Microcontrollers Control and Automation HET232 Embedded Microcontrollers HET314 Communications Principles and 1 from: HET312 Control and Automation HIT3138 Intelligent Systems HET228 Electrical Actuators and Sensors Management and Business Studies (all 12.5 credit points) HES5380 Engineering Management 2 HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management Recommended Study Sequence Stage 1 Semester 1 HET102 Introductory Physiology HET182 Electronics Systems HET106 Professional Engineering - Biomedical HMS111 Engineering Mathematics 1 Semester 2 HIT2080 Introduction to Programming HET124 Energy and Motion HET184 Biomedical Engineering and Design HMS112 Engineering Mathematics 2 Stage 2 Semester 1 HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies HET240 Cellular Biophysics HET286 Circuits and Systems HMS213 Engineering Mathematics 3B Semester 2 HET235 Biomedical Electronics HET287 Analogue Electronics 1 HET230 Cardiovascular Biophysics HIT3181 Technical Software Development HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum Stage 3 Semester 1 HES3380 Engineering Management 1 HET202 Digital Electronics Design Technical studies unit 1 Technical studies unit 2 Industry Experience # HED400 Professional Experience in Engineering OR Optional Industry Based-Learning Placement (IBL) Semester 2 HET419 Physiological Modelling HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing HET491 Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Technical studies unit 3 Stage 4 Semester 1 HET550 Design and Development Project 1 HET490 Advanced Biomedical Imaging 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.
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl Students electing Engineering IBL can undertake this after completing at least 2.5 years of their degree and prior to the final year of study. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl
Students electing Engineering IBL can undertake this after completing at least 2.5 years of their degree and prior to the final year of study.
Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
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%
Education Abroad:
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.
Career Opportunities:
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.
Professional recognition:
Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.
Graduate Attributes:
This degree program produces graduates who have the technological skills and knowledge expected of professional engineers. The five Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be: Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community Effective and ethical in work and community situations Adaptable and able to manage change Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural) In order to assist students in developing these graduate attributes at unit of study level Swinburne assesses their mastery of discipline-based knowledge and also provides feedback on their progress in attaining key generic skills such as: Teamwork skills Analysis skills Problem solving skills Communications skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems Ability to work independently Identify and manage risk Leadership skills Apply knowledge Demonstrate ethical responsibility Technical competence Skills in systems thinking Organisational skills
Entry Requirements:
Standard Entry: A. VCE or Equivalent: Successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) in the following subjects: Units 3 & 4 of English (any) with a study score of at least 20, and Units 3 & 4 of Mathematical Methods (either) with a study score of at least 20. Passes for each of these subjects may be accumulated over more than one year. In the absence of VCE, applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the equivalent of the VCE accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). B. Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree holders: Successful completion of a relevant associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent. Depending on the results obtained, advanced standing in the degree program is considered on an individual basis within the limits of the Engineering Board of Studies Credit Transfer Policy. These applications are judged on an individual basis by the program coordinator. Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% or above with no fails in their final year. C. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications: Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) with no fails. D. International students This program is available to international students who have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 12 qualification, or its equivalent. International students must also have achieved the required IELTS academic module or equivalent as detailed at: http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/courses/english-requirements/ielts-and-toefl/ Special Entry: Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system. There are two distinct schemes within SEAS: Access and Equity Year 11/12 Special Consideration Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage; however, each scheme has a specific focus. Access and Equity SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage. Year 11/12 Special Consideration Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ENTER).
Standard Entry:
A. VCE or Equivalent:
Successful completion of VCE (or equivalent) in the following subjects: Units 3 & 4 of English (any) with a study score of at least 20, and Units 3 & 4 of Mathematical Methods (either) with a study score of at least 20. Passes for each of these subjects may be accumulated over more than one year.
In the absence of VCE, applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the equivalent of the VCE accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
B. Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree holders:
Successful completion of a relevant associate degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent. Depending on the results obtained, advanced standing in the degree program is considered on an individual basis within the limits of the Engineering Board of Studies Credit Transfer Policy. These applications are judged on an individual basis by the program coordinator. Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% or above with no fails in their final year.
C. Applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications:
Preference are given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) with no fails.
D. International students This program is available to international students who have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 12 qualification, or its equivalent. International students must also have achieved the required IELTS academic module or equivalent as detailed at: http://www.international.swinburne.edu.au/courses/english-requirements/ielts-and-toefl/
Special Entry:
Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system.
There are two distinct schemes within SEAS:
Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage; however, each scheme has a specific focus.
Access and Equity
SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage.
Year 11/12 Special Consideration
Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ENTER).
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 75.25 (CSP)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 34681 (CSP), 34683 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Applicants who believe they will receive an ENTER of at least 97.00, have an opportunity to undertake this course through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. For further information visit the website at: www.swin.edu.au/scholarships
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences website
