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Units indexed by faculty Master of Biomedical EngineeringCourse code: 3252 + Course abbreviation: MBiomedEng + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe principal aim of the course is to enable currently practising engineers and scientists to upgrade 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 available. The course provides a mix of units permitting students to develop an understanding of the interaction of the various layers of modern biomedical systems. Most units in the course use case studies and exercises to build understanding of the concepts and theoretical principles. The project or minor thesis will draw upon a number of subjects to gain understanding of biomedical systems as a whole. 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. Entry requirementsThe normal entry requirement is a four-year engineering degree with honours or postgraduate diploma-level qualification in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course, for example electrical, electronic or computer systems engineering or biomedical and physical science. Applicants with a four-year engineering degree with honours or postgraduate diploma in a discipline not directly related to the course will be considered if they have relevant experience in biomedical engineering. Advanced standingAdvanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional 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. Course structureThe masters course normally consists of coursework units only. With the approval of the course coordinator, students may take either a 12-point biomedical engineering project or a 24-point biomedical engineering thesis which will be assessed by two internal examiners (the larger thesis is intended for candidates intending to proceed to doctoral studies). Students must also take six or 12 points of PHY2011 (alternatively BMS2011) and/or PHY2021 (alternatively BMS2031). In the case of those taking the 12-point project, up to 12 points of units which may be drawn from any postgraduate program of the university. Units comprising at least 24 points must be chosen from the following level five unit list. Current approved level five units
Note that not all units will be available in any given year. The minimum length of the course is two semesters full-time, or equivalent part-time, post four-year degree. As the course is intended to be a professional development program, there is no maximum duration for completion of studies. Contact detailsWebsite:www.ecse.monash.edu.au/prosp/postgrad.html Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |