The principal aim of the course is to enable currently practising engineers and scientists to renew their professional qualifications in response to rapid changes in biomedical and associated technology. It is also intended to permit recent graduates, usually from other universities, to enhance their first qualification with studies in biomedical engineering to improve their prospects in this area of sustained employment growth.
The course will permit mature students to select units which suit their
personal and professional needs as they develop from time to time and in so
doing to accumulate credit towards awards on a flexible timetable. Single-unit
enrolment is provided for and credit will be given for appropriate work
experience.
The course provides a mix of units permitting students to develop an
understanding of the interaction of the various layers of modern biomedical
systems. All units in the course use case studies and exercises to build
understanding of the concepts and theoretical principles. In particular, they
will develop an understanding of specification, selection, performance,
commissioning and operation of biomedical systems.
The course will develop self-study techniques and provide a framework for
continuing professional development.
The postgraduate diploma requires the completion of units totalling 48 credit points, of which units totalling at least 36 credit points must be drawn from group 1 units, and up to 12 credit points from units currently approved for the Master of Biomedical Engineering course, and units totalling up to 12 credit points which may be taken from any postgraduate program of the university, as approved by the course director.
Group 1 units include level four units offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering related to the study of biomedical engineering and its applications, and units as determined by the course director.
The minimum length of the course is two semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time, post three-year degree. As the course is intended to be a professional development program, there is no maximum duration for completion of studies.
The normal entry requirement is a degree in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course, including electrical, electronic, computer systems engineering or biomedical science.
Applicants with a degree or diploma in a discipline not directly related to
the course will be considered if they have relevant experience in biomedical
engineering.
A Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or closely related discipline
obtained with a credit-level average would also permit entry to the course.
Applicants should note that the demand for this course is expected to exceed
the quota of places available and consequently not everyone qualified for entry
to the course can be admitted. Applicants are therefore advised to present
their cases strongly when applying for admission.
Advanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience. Credit may not be claimed for units completed as part of a Monash Bachelor of Engineering degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering.
Credit may be granted for a maximum of 50 per cent of the credit points required to complete this award. Applications for credit will be assessed on an individual basis at the time of enrolment.
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