Master of Medical Engineering specialisation in Medical Devices and Technologies

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

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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.

MMedicalEng - Master of Medical Engineering

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

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.

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:

ENGGEN 770 - Medical Device and Technology Development - Level 9 (15 points)

ENGGEN 771 - Medical Device Industry Practice - Level 9 (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete 30 to 45 points from the following:

ENGGEN 705 - Engineering Product Development (15 points)

ENGGEN 742 - Project Management (15 points)

MECHENG 728 - Advanced MEMS and Microsystems - Level 9 (15 points)

MECHENG 730 - Advanced Biomechatronic Systems - Level 9 (15 points)

MECHENG 752 - Technology Management (15 points)

MEDSCI 703 - Advanced Biomedical Imaging (15 points)

PHYSICS 780 - Advanced Imaging Technologies (15 points)

POLYMER 700 - Polymer Materials Engineering (15 points)

POLYMER 704 - Advanced Polymer Processing (15 points)

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:

ENGGEN 790 - Research Project - Level 9 (45 points)

Research Project - 2 Semesters

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

ENGGEN 790A - Research Project - Level 9 (15 points)

ENGGEN 790B - Research Project - Level 9 (30 points)

Dissertation Option

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

ENGGEN 791A - Dissertation in Medical Devices - Level 9 (30 points)

ENGGEN 791B - Dissertation in Medical Devices - Level 9 (30 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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