Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)

About the course

UNSW’s Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering) develops advanced engineering capability for healthcare technologies. You’ll study biomedical devices and systems at the interface of engineering and medicine, with flexible study options that can suit different prior engineering backgrounds. The degree builds specialist technical knowledge and professional skills to work on real-world health and medical engineering challenges at master’s level in biomedical engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across the medical technology and healthcare sectors, including biomedical engineer, medical device design or development engineer, clinical/biomedical systems engineer, and roles in testing, quality, and regulatory areas. The program can also support pathways into R&D and product innovation in universities, hospitals, and MedTech companies, building career capability for master’s-level practice 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***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)