Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Master of Biomedical Engineering

Graduate with a bachelor's and a master's degree, gaining a diverse set of skills applicable to healthcare innovation. You’ll be equipped to develop technologies for various healthcare-related fields such as developing life-sustaining systems, body parts and orthopaedic devices, creating artificial organs and improving robotic surgery.

Commencing Terms
Term 1, 2 & 3

Duration
5 Year(s)

Delivery Mode
Face-to-face (includes blended)

Campus

Kensington

Codes
Program code 3133
CRICOS code 088840K

Entry Requirements

View all admission criteria

Fees

2024 Indicative first year full fee

$54,500*

2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree

$303,500*

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Applications for international students to study at UNSW in 2025 are currently paused. Please submit your expression of interest to join our application waitlist so we can contact you.

Overview

The School of Materials Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering offer an integrated five years double degree program that provides you with fundamental undergraduate skills in materials science and engineering and specialised postgraduate training in biomedical engineering. Upon completion, you will receive both a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering and a Master of Biomedical Engineering.

The materials science and engineering component of the program focuses on the study of the structure, properties, synthesis, and applications of various materials, including metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite, nano-structured, and bio- & nature-inspired materials. The biomedical engineering component applies these principles to develop technologies and solve problems in various healthcare-related fields.

Through this integrated program, you will gain theoretical and practical skills to be at the forefront of innovation in areas such as developing life-sustaining systems, designing body parts and orthopaedic devices, creating artificial organs and implantable bionics, improving robotic surgery, inventing health technologies and novel drug delivery systems, and more.

On completion of this program, you will possess a diverse skill set and be well-equipped to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. This will enable you to find employment in research and development laboratories, biomedical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare institutions, government agencies, or academic institutions.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

Study with the best
UNSW Materials Science is ranked equal 30th in the world and 1st in Australia.* We're also ranked 1st in Australia for Materials Science and Engineering.^ The UNSW School of Materials Science and Engineering is perfectly positioned to train the next generation of materials engineering graduates with a passion for making a positive difference to the world.  The School’s team of leading educators and state-of-the-art teaching, computing, materials processing, characterisation, and property testing facilities provides you with a world-class education and industrial training environment that prepares you for a significant and fulfilling professional career.

Leverage our industry partnerships
We have a number of partnerships and collaborations with leading industry names including Cochlear, Boral, CSIRO, BHP, Hitachi Chemical Limited, OneSteel and Weir Minerals. Our strong industry links provide you with great opportunities to develop valuable relationships with Australian and international materials engineering enterprises.

Connect with world class research centres, hubs, and institutes
UNSW is home to advanced developments in the fields of materials science and engineering, biomedical engineering, and sustainable materials processing, and many of our staff are affiliated with one or more of the following centres, hubs, and institutes: 

UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology
UNSW Future Materials & Manufacturing Institute
The Australian Centre for NanoMedicine 
ARC Centre for Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies. 
ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health 
ARC Research Hub for Transforming Waste in Cost Effective Green Manufacturing
ARC Research Hub for Fire Resilience Infrastructure, Assets and Safety Advancements
ARC Training Centre for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment
Baosteel-Australia Joint Research Centre

Program Code

3133

CRICOS Code

088840K

Campus

Kensington

UAC Code

429630

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

240

International direct entry

I studied in:China

Direct entry requirement

China (Peoples Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao)

  

75.0

  

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

  

11.0

All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

  

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

  

32.0

Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

  

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

  

1210.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

  

Admission pathways

If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence. 

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Full program structure

In this double degree, you'll gain fundamental materials engineering skills at the undergraduate level and specialist postgraduate training in Biomedical Engineering.

The materials science and engineering component of the program focuses on the study of the structure, properties, synthesis, and applications of the major classes of materials. You'll select two societal materials electives, two general electives from outside the discipline, and two free electives from any discipline.

The biomedical engineering component applies these principles to develop technologies and solve problems in a diverse range of healthcare-related fields like implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, robotic surgery, and cell and tissue engineering.

Biomedical engineering courses include:

Medical Imaging
Biocompatibility
Cellular and Tissue Engineering
Mechanics of the Human Body
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology 
Biomedical Instrumentation
Modelling Organs, Tissues and Devices 
Masters Project

You'll also complete a minimum of 60 days of Industrial Training before graduating. 

http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/programs/current/3133.html