Bachelor of Medical Science / Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

About the course

This combined honours degree builds deep knowledge of human health and disease alongside biomedical engineering principles used to design and improve medical technologies. You’ll study medical science with engineering skills to address clinical problems and support innovation in healthcare. The program is delivered in person across Bedford Park and Tonsley and is designed as a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in biomedical medical science and engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across healthcare and engineering settings, applying medical science insight and engineering design skills to real-world problems. Typical pathways include biomedical engineer, clinical engineering specialist, and roles in hospitals, laboratories, university research institutes, medical device start-ups, and the biomedical engineering industry. This prepares you for professional work at the intersection of health and technology in a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree focused on biomedical engineering.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed Entry ATAR 80.00. Prerequisite: SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

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