Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Biomedical Engineering

About the course

This combined degree builds broad engineering foundations and advanced biomedical engineering expertise. You’ll learn to apply engineering methods to healthcare and medical technologies, integrating design, analysis and problem-solving for real-world biomedical challenges. The program is delivered at UNSW’s Kensington campus across five years and culminates in a Master-level qualification in biomedical engineering. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles developing and improving medical devices and healthcare technologies across hospitals, medtech and biomedical industries. Opportunities include biomedical engineer, medical device design/development engineer, systems or instrumentation engineer, and roles in quality, regulatory and clinical engineering teams. This pathway supports professional careers spanning engineering and healthcare innovation at Master level in biomedical engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.

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)