Overview

As life expectancies increase, engineers, doctors and clinicians are working together to ensure our bodies can take us further than ever before.

Biomedical engineering works at the intersection of engineering and biology, to understand and solve problems in medicine and human disease. Biomedical engineers blend biomedical science with engineering techniques to create innovative healthcare solutions.

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.