Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.

ProgramsEngBE HonsBEHons2015BE(Hons)(Biomed)Biomedical - Chemical and Biomolecular Major (2015)


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Year 1 - Semester 1

TypeCPCP From
Core
6CHEM1101: Chemistry 1A
Core
6ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Core
6ENGG1960: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Core
3MATH1001: Differential Calculus


Note:  This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1021.
Core
3MATH1002: Linear Algebra

Note:   The semester enrolment sequence shown in these tables is recommended for Biomedical Engineering students majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Majors in other areas are also available but will require a different sequence for completion within the expected four year timeframe.


Year 1 - Semester 2

TypeCPCP From
Core
6CHEM1102: Chemistry 1B
Core
6CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
Core
3MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling


Note:  This unit is discontinued from 2018. Replacement unit is MATH1023.
Core
3MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Core
6MBLG1001: Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)

Year 2 - Semester 1

TypeCPCP From
Core
6AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
Core
6ELEC1103: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Core
6CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics
Core
6MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers

Year 2 - Semester 2

TypeCPCP From
Core
6CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Core
6CHNG2805: Engineering for a Sustainable Society
Core
6CHNG2806: Separation Processes
Core
6MECH2901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers

Year 3 - Semester 1

TypeCPCP From
Core
6CHNG3801: Process Plant Design
Core
6CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control
Core
6CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering
Core
6MECH3660: Manufacturing Engineering


Note:  From 2018 BE(Biomedical) students should take AMME3660 instead of MECH3660.

Year 3 - Semester 2

TypeCPCP From
Core
6ELEC2104: Electronic Devices and Circuits
Core
6CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering
Core
6MECH3921: Biomedical Design and Technology
Core
6AMME4790: Introduction to Biomechatronics


Note:  ELEC3802 is an acceptable alternative.

Year 4 - Semester 1

TypeCPCP From
Core
6AMME4971: Tissue Engineering
Core
6CHNG4811: Thesis A
Core
0ENGG4000: Practical Experience
6Recommended Biomedical Electives


Note:  The degree requires 18 credit points of these units including at least one of the following four units: AMME4990, AMME4992, CHNG5605 or ELEC5701.
6Select from
AMME4981: Applied Biomedical Engineering
COMP5424: Information Technology in Biomedicine


Note:  COMP5456 in semester 2 is an acceptable alternative.

Year 4 - Semester 2

TypeCPCP From
Core
6CHNG4812: Thesis B
Core
6MECH4961: Biomechanics and Biomaterials
12Select from
Recommended Biomedical Electives


Note:  The degree requires 18 credit points of these units including at least one of the following four units: AMME4990, AMME4992, CHNG5605 or ELEC5701.

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

Block 1 - Applied Biomedical Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4981 Applied Biomedical Engineering 6 Semester 1
COMP5424 Information Technology in Biomedicine 6 Semester 1
COMP5456 Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running] 6 Semester 2

Block 2 - Recommended Biomedical Electives (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME4990 Biomedical Product Development 6 Semester 1
AMME4992 Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry 6 Semester 2
AMME5931 Nanomaterials in Medicine 6 Semester 1
AMME5951 Fundamentals of Neuromodulation 6 Semester 1
AMME5962 Introduction to Mechanobiology 6 Semester 2
AMME5995 Advanced Bionics 6 Semester 1
CHNG5601 Membrane Science 6 Semester 1
CHNG5602 Cellular Biophysics 6 Semester 2
CHNG5603 Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis 6 Semester 1
CHNG5604 Advanced Membrane Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace 6 Semester 2
COMP5048 Visual Analytics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC3305 Digital Signal Processing 6 Semester 1
ELEC3803 Bioelectronics [not offered in 2021] 6 Semester 2
ELEC5514 Networked Embedded Systems 6 Semester 2
ELEC5614 Real Time Computing 6 Semester 1
ELEC5701 Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021] 6 Semester 2
MECH4902 Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering 6 Semester 2
MECH5701 Computers in Real Time Control and Instrumentation 6 Semester 1
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MECH5907 Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Note: MECH4902 has been replaced by MECH5907 from 2017. At least 18 credit points (three units of study) must be selected from the units listed above including at least one of the following: AMME4990, AMME4992, CHNG5605 or ELEC5701.

Course: Biomedical - Chemical and Biomolecular Major (2015)
CP Required: 192
Min FT Duration: 4.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 4.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2016, 2015
Requirements: Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical) are required to complete 192 credit points comprising (a) 144 credit points of the core and elective Biomedical Engineering units of study plus (b) 48 credit points in a specialist major offered by the Faculty as shown in the accompanying tables. Students not achieving the required 65% average marks throughout the program will be awarded the PASS degree Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)

Acceptable alternative units of study

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty shown in the tables can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit, subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.
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