Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) Majoring in Biomedical

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Swinburne University of Technology

Program Overview

This degree combines engineering principles with biomedical science to prepare you for designing and developing technologies that improve human health, such as medical devices, diagnostic systems, and rehabilitation technologies. It is ideal for students who are strong in mathematics and science and want to apply engineering solutions to real healthcare challenges.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You will begin with core engineering foundations alongside essential science subjects that support biomedical applications. Typical units include Engineering Fundamentals, Engineering Mathematics, and Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, helping you build problem-solving and analytical skills for healthcare technology.

Year 2:
This year deepens your engineering knowledge while introducing more specialised biomedical concepts. You will study subjects such as Circuit Analysis, Human Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers, and Materials Science, developing an understanding of how engineering interacts with the human body.

Year 3:
At this stage, learning becomes more applied, focusing on biomedical systems and engineering design. You may study Biomedical Instrumentation, Signal Processing, and Engineering Design Project units, where you begin working on real-world healthcare technology challenges.

Year 4:
The honours year focuses on advanced engineering practice and research. You will typically complete advanced biomedical engineering electives alongside a major research thesis or capstone project, applying engineering solutions to complex medical and healthcare problems.

Year 5 (Professional Year):
This year focuses on industry readiness through structured workplace learning and professional development. You will undertake industry placement, professional engineering practice units, and workplace projects that prepare you for accreditation and engineering employment.

Focus Areas

Biomedical engineering, medical device design, human physiology for engineers, signal processing, materials science, healthcare technology systems, and engineering research.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates develop strong engineering design and analytical skills with a specialised focus on healthcare technologies, enabling them to design and improve medical devices and biomedical systems. You will be prepared for careers in medical technology, healthcare engineering, research and development, and advanced engineering innovation roles.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The program is aligned with professional engineering standards and supports accreditation pathways through Engineers Australia for biomedical engineering practice, ensuring graduates meet industry competency requirements.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Swinburne University of Technology is internationally recognised for industry-connected engineering education and strong graduate employability, reflected in QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education rankings.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Swinburne University of Technology, you’ll gain practical engineering experience from the very first year, working in advanced laboratories and design studios that mirror real biomedical engineering environments. The program is strongly industry-focused, so you won’t just learn theory — you’ll design, test, and refine real biomedical solutions such as medical devices and healthcare technologies using professional engineering tools, software, and collaborative project work:

Biomedical engineering laboratories : Hands-on experimentation with medical devices, electronics, and biological systems to understand how engineering interacts with the human body.
Engineering design studios : Project-based learning spaces where students design and prototype biomedical solutions such as sensors, prosthetics, and diagnostic tools.
Industry placement (Professional Year) : Structured work experience with engineering or healthcare technology organisations, allowing students to apply biomedical engineering skills in real workplaces.
Capstone engineering project : Final-year major project where students design and develop a biomedical engineering solution to a real-world healthcare problem.
Advanced engineering software tools : Use of industry-standard engineering design, modelling, and simulation software for biomedical systems and analysis.
Collaborative group engineering projects : Team-based projects that develop problem-solving, communication, and professional engineering teamwork skills.
Research-informed learning environments : Exposure to ongoing biomedical engineering research and innovation activities within the university.
Swinburne library and digital engineering resources : Access to technical journals, engineering databases, and scientific publications supporting advanced study and research.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from Swinburne University of Technology are prepared to work in the fast-growing field of biomedical and healthcare engineering, where technology and medicine intersect to improve human health. You could pursue roles such as biomedical engineer, medical device designer, clinical engineer, or research and development engineer in healthcare and biotechnology industries:

Career Support & Industry Outcomes:

Swinburne Careers & Employability Service: Provides tailored career coaching, CV preparation, interview training, and access to engineering-focused employer networks.
Professional Year (Engineering): The final-year industry placement strengthens employability by providing direct workplace experience in engineering or biomedical technology organisations.
Industry partnerships: Swinburne maintains strong connections with engineering, healthcare technology, and innovation organisations that support real-world learning and job pathways.
Graduate employability outcomes: Swinburne engineering graduates benefit from strong employment outcomes, with university performance reflected in QS and Times Higher Education employability indicators.
Engineers Australia accreditation pathway: The program supports professional recognition required for engineering practice in Australia and internationally, strengthening long-term career mobility.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, graduates can pursue advanced study such as Master of Biomedical Engineering, Master of Engineering (Research), Master of Health Technology, or specialised PhD research programs. This pathway also supports careers in advanced medical device development, healthcare innovation leadership, and engineering research roles.