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Overview
Meet the health challenges of the future with the Master of Biomedical Engineering at Australia’s leading university.* Gain the specialist skills required to create new medical treatments, instruments and devices.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Choose your path
If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.
Once you’ve started studying, you can follow the ‘Business’ specialisation or continue without specialising.
Learn from world leading experts
You will be guided by academics who have worked on ground-breaking innovations in medical bionics, human movement, prosthetics and tissue engineering. Some of these breakthroughs include: the bionic eye, implants to help control epilepsy, treating real-world injuries with virtual reality and tissue regeneration for patients recovering from breast cancer.
Industry aligned curriculum
Prepare for your future career through internships, industry projects and real-world innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Develop your entrepreneurial ability by collaborating with business students and medical sector mentors. The collaboration could see you bring a medical device to market with our BioDesign Innovation subject.
Internationally recognised qualification
Access engineering careers around the world, with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.
World class facilities
We’re home to Australia’s leading VR biomechanical facility, CAREN (Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment), focused on improving our understanding of human movement and rehabilitation.
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates
Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Biomedical Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.
Study Engineering and IT: In-person Information Session
Wednesday 2 October, 6pm - 8pm
Join us on campus to learn more about our Engineering and IT programs. Hear from academics, current students and Admissions team, and get all your questions answered about entry requirements, scholarships, career paths and more.