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As the role of technology becomes more crucial to the healthcare industry, biomedical engineers find themselves at the forefront of life-changing research. This multidisciplinary area involves the analysis of biological functions, their treatment and their repair.

Taught as an undergraduate specialisation within the Department of Engineering Science, Biomedical Engineering encompasses, for example, medical imaging, biochemical and mechanical measurements, electronics, high-performance computational engineering, and testing. The aim is to create and refine models, therapies and devices.
Those topics – and many more – are applicable to a variety of pursuits, including:
- analysing data for empirical diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- modelling musculo-skeletal systems for sports biomechanics and injury assessment
- constructing new cardiac pacemakers in the medical device development industry
- finding ways to improve our primary industry with animal bioengineering models

All our BE(Hons) specialisations are accredited by Engineering NZ, so your qualification will be recognised in many countries. Specialising in Biomedical Engineering also gives you the opportunity to gain access to experts and equipment at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute.

Knowledge and Skills

A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering is your first step towards a rewarding career.
Core topics in this specialisation include:
- Biological modelling, the use of mathematics, physiology, and computational tools to gain information on the biological functions of living organisms
- Bioinstrumentation, the development of devices for recording and processing biological signals, and for controlling biological functions
- Experimental methodologies towards gathering usable data on the structure, function and properties of living organisms and tissues

Potential Careers

Biomedical engineers tend to gain employment in the medical and healthcare sectors and biotechnology industries. They also take on roles in research or regulatory institutions. They are an asset in coordination and interfacing positions because they understand both engineering and medical science.
Much of the biomedical engineering landscape – especially within New Zealand – currently remains uncharted. Opportunities therefore exist for exploration and innovation. This extends to postgraduate research in Bioengineering at the University of Auckland or overseas.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 315 points comprising:

  • 120 points for Part II, and
  • 90 points for all Part III, and
  • 105 points for Part IV

Part II

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 1 item from Workshop Practice Courses, and
  • 120 points for all Compulsory Courses

Workshop Practice Courses

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Compulsory Courses

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Part III

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

Part IV

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 1 item from Practical Work Course, and
  • 30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 45 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Research Project

Practical Work Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

Research Project

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

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