Biomedical Engineering (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Master of Biomedical Engineering
Length
2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time
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
Application
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.
Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
Apply directly to the University by 11 February for Semester 1 and 8 July for Semester 2.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points)
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
A four-year Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Electronic Engineering, or 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 (March and July)
Additional information
This course is Youth Allowance / ABSTUDY approved.
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 are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia and the College of Biomedical Engineers.
Contact information
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