Biomedical Engineering (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Master of Biomedical Engineering
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
The major role of professional biomedical engineering is to facilitate change through the development of technically sound, economically viable and socially acceptable solutions to complex, new technical problems. It has extensive applications - from acute care in hospitals to the wider provision of healthcare to the community. This course enables graduates to develop specialist skills and knowledge in biomedical engineering in order to meet industry needs.
Course structure
Subjects include: Embedded Processors, Clinical, Medical and Biomedical Engineering; C Programming for Engineers and Scientists; Instrumentation Electronics and Sensors; Digital Signal Processing; and Communication Networks. Limited electives are also available.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 600
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian four-year Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Electronic Engineering, or an approved international equivalent. Applicants will also be expected to have basic programming skills, Mathematics at second-year level and a background in Digital Logic and Analogue Circuit Design.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are well prepared to find employment in biomedical entities around the world. Opportunities for research and the development of specialist products and tools for biomedical applications exist in hospitals, research centres and private companies.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia and the College of Biomedical Engineers.
Contact information
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