ProgramsU_ArchvBE2014 CombBE/BMedSc 2014Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) / Medical Science (2010)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2010 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2010 who elect to proceed under 2010 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2010 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2015, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2010, and are re-enrolling for 2011 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2012 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | CHEM1101: Chemistry 1A |
Core | 6 | ENGG1801: Engineering Computing |
Core | 3 | MATH1001: Differential Calculus |
Core | 3 | MATH1002: Linear Algebra |
Core | 6 | PHYS1001: Physics 1 (Regular) |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Year 2 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids |
Core | 6 | AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics |
Core | 6 | ELEC2004: Electrical Engineering: Foundations |
Core | 6 | MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers |
Year 2 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids |
Core | 6 | AMME2302: Materials 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 |
Core | 6 | MECH2901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers |
Year 3 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Note: Students must complete BMED2801, BMED2802, BMED2803 and BMED2806 in the Faculty of Science. See Faculty of Science Handbook for details.
Year 3 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Note: Students must complete BMED2804, BMED2805, BMED2807 and BMED2808 in the Faculty of Science. See Faculty of Science Handbook for details.
Year 4 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH3261: Fluid Mechanics 2 |
Core | 6 | MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2 |
12 | Select from Medical Science Senior Units |
Year 4 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | MECH3362: Engineering Materials for Adv Manufacturing |
Core | 6 | MECH3921: Biomedical Design and Technology |
12 | Select from Medical Science Senior Units |
Year 5 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | ELEC3802: Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering |
Core | 0 | AMME4100: Practical Experience (Cancelled) |
Core | 6 | AMME4121: Engineering Project A Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4121 with AMME4111. |
Core | 6 | MECH4601: Professional Engineering 2 |
6 | Select from AMME4210: Computational Fluid Dynamics AMME4990: Biomedical Product Development |
Year 5 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | AMME4122: Engineering Project B Note: Students with ISWAM of 65% or greater are eligible for Honours pathway and can replace AMME4122 with AMME4112. |
Core | 6 | MECH4961: Biomechanics and Biomaterials |
12 | Select from AMME4790: Introduction to Biomechatronics AMME4971: Tissue Engineering AMME4981: Applied Biomedical Engineering AMME4992: Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry MECH4902: Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering |
Block 1 - Medical Science Senior Units (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)
Note: Units must be chosen from the subject areas of Anatomy and Histology; Biology (Genetics) (ie. BIOL3018/3918; 3025/3925; 3026/3926; 3027/3927); Biochemistry; Cell Pathology; Immunology; Infectious Diseases (INFD3012); Microbiology; Pharmacology and Physiology. Students must complete 24 credit points of these units.
Block 2 - Recommended Yr4 Units (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
AMME4210 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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AMME4790 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | 6 |
Semester 2
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AMME4971 | Tissue Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME4981 | Applied Biomedical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME4990 | Biomedical Product Development | 6 |
Semester 1
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AMME4992 | Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry | 6 |
Semester 2
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MECH4902 | Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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Course: | Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical) / Medical Science (2010) |
CP Required: | 240 |
Min FT Duration: | 5.00 Years |
Min PT Duration: | N/A |
Faculty/School: | University Archive |
Years Offered: | 2012, 2011, 2010 |
Requirements: | 1. To qualify for the award of the BE/BMedSc Pass degree, a student shall complete units of study having a total value of at least 240 credit points including: * Units of study as prescribed for the BE specialisation * Junior Science units of study comprising 12 credit points of Mathematics and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry and MBLG1001 Introductory Molecular Biology & Genetics (some of these may be shared in common with the engineering specialisation) * 48 credit points of Intermediate core units of study as listed in Table IV of the Science Faculty Handbook of units of study for the BMedSc * at least 24 credit points of Senior units of study taken from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology (Genetics), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology. 2. Students in the Honours program must enrol in AMME4111 & AMME4112; students in the Pass Program must enrol in AMME4121 & AMME4122. 3. Advanced Engineering 2, 3 or 4 is an acceptable alternative to MECH4601. 4. The elective AMME4790 Intro Biomechatronics is an acceptable alternative to ELEC3802. You can not do both. |