Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)

About the course

This Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) is a postgraduate coursework degree designed for qualified engineers to build specialist technical capability at the interface of engineering and life sciences. You’ll develop advanced skills to analyse, modify and help control biological systems, drawing on electronic, mechanical, chemical and materials engineering. The course is delivered face to face and includes coursework plus project or research pathway components for a master’s-level biomedical engineering specialisation.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue biomedical engineering roles across healthcare technology and medical device industries, working on the design, development and improvement of devices, instrumentation and bioelectronic systems. Career paths may include biomedical engineer, medical devices engineer, bioelectronics engineer, R&D engineer, clinical/technical product specialist, or engineering consultant in hospitals, research institutes and medtech companies. Outcomes align with master’s-level practice in biomedical engineering and related engineering management contexts.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)