Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

Combine degrees to advance healthcare technologies

Help people live longer, healthier lives

Medical Science exposes you to the disciplines central to understanding human health and disease, while Biomedical Engineering applies engineering principles to human biology and advancing healthcare. By combining both, you’ll graduate with greater career prospects and a competitive edge in the job market.

Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)
SATAC code:	214421 / 224781
Course length:	6 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Location:	Flinders University – Bedford Park / Flinders University – Tonsley

Why study Medical Science and
Biomedical Engineering at Flinders

Choose topics from both biological sciences and medicine to combine a solid understanding of the human body with the laboratory skills for medical science.
Integrates with Flinders world-class research in medical science and engineering.
Our nationally recognised integrated work placement gives you practical industry experience.
You will develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to design and build engineering solutions for medical problems.
The course provides opportunities for interdisciplinary learning with other students from different engineering disciplines.
World-class facilities in our technology precinct at Tonsley.

What you will study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) a student must complete 198 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic according to the program of study below with a:

Medical Science component of 72 units
Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) component of 126 units, according to the program of study below

Note: all topics are necessarily available each year.

This 6 year combined degree includes:

Medical Science	Engineering (Biomedical)
Molecular Biology	Mathematics
Human Physiology	Engineering Programming & Mechanics
Chemistry & Biochemistry	Electronics
Fundamental Neuroscience	Sensors & Actuators
Foundations in Microbiology	Electronic Circuits
Human Genetics	Mechanics & Structures
Virology	Control Systems
Molecular Biology	Microprocessors
Human Anatomy	Solid Mechanics

Please Note: While you can complete both degrees in 6 years, you will be admitted to both degrees. Students who commence, but subsequently do not wish to complete the combined degrees program may be eligible to transfer to either the Bachelor of Medical Science or the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) and receive credit for some or all of the topics already completed in the relevant component. Students admitted in a combined degree must complete the program of study specified before they can graduate with either award

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Practical experience

By combining both the Bachelor of Medical Science and the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) degree, you will end up with extensive practical experience that prepares you for the workforce. Through industry links, you will undertake a 20-week industry placement program of structured work experience with a local, national or international organisation and develop practical professional skills and knowledge.

Your career

Graduates will find career opportunities in diverse areas such as medical research carried out in universities and government and industry-funded organisations, the pharmaceutical industry, government regulatory industries, industry-based biomedical companies, and diagnostic laboratories. .

Potential occupations:

Biomedical Engineer
Clinical Engineering Specialist
Pathology field
Medical Scientist

Potential employers:

Medical Equipment Manufacturers
Biomedical companies

Accreditation/professional recognition:

The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) is accredited at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.