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Subject Overview

The global medical devices industry is growing rapidly, and increasingly involves a fusion of biomedical and materials sciences. This demands knowledge in both engineering and manufacturing. Our Medical Devices and Technologies programme is a response to this demand.

Aimed primarily at engineers and health professionals, the Master of Engineering Studies specialising in Medical Devices and Technologies provides a broad range of fundamental technical knowledge, overviews of the devices and needs in medical environments, along with essential skills in medical practices, regulatory processes, product development and innovation. You’ll also gain insights into future opportunities in the field, and can expect to get involved in in-depth discussions about solutions that fill the gaps between medical and engineering practice.

This programme is the outcome of a Tertiary Education Commission of New Zealand-funded collaboration between our University’s Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, and the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand, so you’ll have the chance to draw expertise from a range of sources. We also boast close relationships with local companies such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Knowledge and Skills

The Master of Engineering Studies - Medical Devices and Technologies specialisation is now a standalone masters programme.

Potential Careers

New Zealand alone is home to over 130 medical device companies, many of which currently employ our graduates, though the skillsets offered by our programme may open up new opportunities worldwide. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary technical, medical, ethical, regulatory and business knowledge required to contribute to industry. Through practical and theoretical training, talented students tend to be ready not just to fulfil a skill demand in the domestic and global medical devices industry, but also to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what’s currently available.

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 30 to 45 points from Elective Courses, and
  • Either:
  • 45 points for Research Project Option, or
  • 60 points for all Dissertation Option

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Elective Courses

Complete 30 to 45 points from the following:

Up to 45 points may be substituted from other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University.

Research Project Option

Complete 45 points for either of the following:

  • 45 points for all Research Project - 1 Semester, or
  • 45 points for all Research Project - 2 Semesters

Research Project - 1 Semester

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Research Project - 2 Semesters

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Dissertation Option

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following: