1. Overview

Course:	Biomedical Engineering (2025)
CP Required:	192
Min FT Duration:	4.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	4.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table

► 30 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) units comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 78 credit points of Biomedical Stream core units

► 6 credit points of Biomedical Stream Industry/Enterprise units

► 36 credit points of Biomedical Stream elective units

► 24 credit points of free electives (Engineering Electives or Table S electives)

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements 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.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Note: Specialisations in the Biomedical Stream

Completion of a specialisation is optional. Students not wishing to complete a specialisations should select 'Biomedical Stream Electives'. Students may like to initially select the Stream Electives option and choose a specialisation after their first year.

• A stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Biomedical Engineering, such as Biomedical Computation.
• A breadth specialisation broadens your knowledge outside the field of Biomedical Engineering, in areas such as Engineering Data Science, or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. If you opt to take a breadth specialisation, it takes the place of the free electives.
• Alternatively, you may choose to take a second stream specialisation in place of the free electives.

You have 4 specialisation combinations to choose from in the Biomedical stream:

• Stream electives [36cp] + free electives [24cp] (no specialisation option) or
• 1 stream specialisation [30cp] + 1 stream elective [6cp] + free electives [24cp] or
• 1 stream specialisation [30cp] + 1 stream elective [6cp] + 1 breadth specialisation [24cp] (no free electives) or
• 2 stream specialisations [30cp each] (no free or stream electives)

Note: MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961.

Note: MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.

4. Pathways

1. Stream Specialisation in Biocomputation

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Biocomputation Units	30	Select from BMET2925: AI, Data, and Society in Health BMET3997: Biological Digital Signal Analysis BMET5790: Introduction to Biomechatronics BMET5933: Biomedical Image Analysis BMET5934: Biomedical Machine Learning BMET5995: Advanced Bionics BMET5996: Biomedical Technology Software

2. Stream Specialisation in Biomedical Modelling and Design

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Biomedical Modelling and Design Core Units	24	Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids BMET2400: Biomechanical Design BMET4981: Applied Biomedical Engineering MECH3361: Mechanics of Solids 2
Specialisation - Biomedical Modelling and Design Elective Units	6	Select from BMET5907: Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering BMET5944: Nanofabrication and Bioinspired Materials

3. Stream Specialisation in Bionics and Bioelectronics

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Bionics and Bioelectronics Core Units	18	Select from BMET3802: Biomedical Instrumentation BMET5957: Neural Engineering BMET5995: Advanced Bionics
Specialisation - Bionics and Bioelectronics Elective Units	12	Select from BMET3997: Biological Digital Signal Analysis BMET5790: Introduction to Biomechatronics BMET5911: Instrumentation for Nanotechnology BMET5934: Biomedical Machine Learning BMET5959: Introduction to Biophotonics BMET5996: Biomedical Technology Software

4. Stream Specialisation in Nanoscale Biotechnology

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Nanoscale Biotechnology Core Units	6	Select from BMET3962: Introduction to Mechanobiology
Specialisation - Nanoscale Biotechnology Elective Units	24	Select from BMET5911: Instrumentation for Nanotechnology BMET5931: Nanomaterials in Medicine BMET5935: Biomedical Application in Genetic Technology BMET5944: Nanofabrication and Bioinspired Materials BMET5958: Nanoscale Biomedical Diagnostics BMET5959: Introduction to Biophotonics BMET5963: Microfluidics in Healthcare BMET5964: Advanced Cellular Biomechanics

5. Breadth Specialisation in Computer Systems

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units	18	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems ELEC2602: Digital Logic ELEC3607: Embedded Systems
Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units	6	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3608: Computer Architecture

6. Breadth Specialisation in Engineering Data Science

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units	18	Select from DATA2001: Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from Data DATA2901: Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced) DATA2902: Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv) STAT2011: Probability and Estimation Theory STAT2911: Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units	6	Select from COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence COMP3608: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) DATA3404: Scalable Data Management DATA3406: Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics

7. Breadth Specialisation in Humanitarian Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units	12	Select from CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units	12	Select from CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work ENGG3801: Industry and Community Project PMGT3857: International Project Management

8. Breadth Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units	18	Select from SIEN1000: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation SIEN1001: Innovators` Skills and Actions SIEN2001: Validating Ideas and Building Ventures
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units	6	Select from CLAW2209: Intellectual Property for Business DECO2015: Responsible Design for Innovation DECO2016: Design Thinking ENGG3216: Management of Technological Innovation INFS2030: e-Business Management MKTG3114: New Products Marketing MKTG3120: Building and Managing Brands PMGT3856: Sustainability and Knowledge Management SIEN2210: Strategic Management SIEN3001: Social Entrepreneurship SIEN3204: Managing Organisational Sustainability

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1810	Introduction to Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1910	Introduction to Programming (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Biomedical stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
MATH1061	Mathematics 1A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1062	Mathematics 1B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1961	Mathematics 1A (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
MATH1962	Mathematics 1B (Advanced)	6	Semester 2

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1560	Introduction to Aerospace Engineering	6	Semester 1
BMET1960	Biomedical Engineering 1A	6	Semester 1
BMET4111	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
BMET4112	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG1108	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL1900	Introduction to Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1004	Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1005	Introduction to Software Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENGG1800	Introduction to Engineering A	6	Semester 1
ENGG2112	Multi-disciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG3112	Interdisciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH1560	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	6	Semester 1
MTRX1701	Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGP1001	Professional Engagement Program 1A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1002	Professional Engagement Program 1B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1003	Professional Engagement Program 1C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2001	Professional Engagement Program 2A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2002	Professional Engagement Program 2B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2003	Professional Engagement Program 2C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3001	Professional Engagement Program 3A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3002	Professional Engagement Program 3B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Biomedical Stream Core (Min CP: 78,Max CP: 78)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME1362	Introduction to Engineering Materials	6	Semester 2
AMME1802	Engineering Mechanics	6	Semester 2
BMET1961	Biomedical Engineering 1B	6	Semester 2
BMET2901	Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers	6	Semester 2
BMET2902	Introduction to Bioelectronics	6	Semester 1
BMET2903	Biomedical Physics	6	Semester 1
BMET2922	Computational Analysis for Biomedical Signals	6	Semester 2
BMET2960	Biomedical Engineering 2	6	Semester 1
BMET3660	Biomanufacturing	6	Semester 1
BMET3921	Biomedical Design and Technology	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
BMET3961	Biomaterials	6	Semester 2
BMET3971	Tissue Engineering	6	Semester 1
CHEM1111	Chemistry 1A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January

Block 5 - Biomedical Industry/Enterprise Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET3990	Biomedical Product Development	6	Semester 2
BMET5953	Rehabilitation Engineering	6	Semester 1
BMET5992	Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry	6	Semester 2

Block 6 - Biomedical Stream Electives (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 60)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME2301	Mechanics of Solids	6	Semester 2
BMET2400	Biomechanical Design	6	Semester 1
BMET2925	AI, Data, and Society in Health	6	Semester 1 Semester 1 Online
BMET3802	Biomedical Instrumentation	6	Semester 2
BMET3962	Introduction to Mechanobiology	6	Semester 2
BMET3990	Biomedical Product Development	6	Semester 2
BMET3997	Biological Digital Signal Analysis	6	Semester 1
BMET4010	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
BMET4981	Applied Biomedical Engineering	6	Semester 2
BMET5790	Introduction to Biomechatronics	6	Semester 2
BMET5907	Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering	6	Semester 2
BMET5911	Instrumentation for Nanotechnology	6	Semester 1
BMET5931	Nanomaterials in Medicine	6	Semester 1
BMET5933	Biomedical Image Analysis	6	Semester 1
BMET5934	Biomedical Machine Learning	6	Semester 2
BMET5935	Biomedical Application in Genetic Technology	6	Semester 1
BMET5944	Nanofabrication and Bioinspired Materials	6	Semester 2
BMET5953	Rehabilitation Engineering	6	Semester 1
BMET5957	Neural Engineering	6	Semester 2
BMET5958	Nanoscale Biomedical Diagnostics	6	Semester 1
BMET5959	Introduction to Biophotonics	6	Semester 1
BMET5962	Introduction to Mechanobiology	6	Semester 2
BMET5963	Microfluidics in Healthcare	6	Semester 2
BMET5964	Advanced Cellular Biomechanics	6	Semester 2
BMET5992	Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry	6	Semester 2
BMET5995	Advanced Bionics	6	Semester 1
BMET5996	Biomedical Technology Software	6	Semester 2
MECH3361	Mechanics of Solids 2	6	Semester 2

Block 7 - Free Electives (Max CP: 24)

Note: Students may take 24 credit points of free electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculty of Engineering available to undergraduate students

(2) Any unit of study from Table S

Students may choose to do a breadth specialisation instead of free electives.

Block 8 - Specialisation - Biocomputation Units (Max CP: 30)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET2925	AI, Data, and Society in Health	6	Semester 1 Semester 1 Online
BMET3997	Biological Digital Signal Analysis	6	Semester 1
BMET5790	Introduction to Biomechatronics	6	Semester 2
BMET5933	Biomedical Image Analysis	6	Semester 1
BMET5934	Biomedical Machine Learning	6	Semester 2
BMET5995	Advanced Bionics	6	Semester 1
BMET5996	Biomedical Technology Software	6	Semester 2

Block 9 - Specialisation - Biomedical Modelling and Design Core Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME2301	Mechanics of Solids	6	Semester 2
BMET2400	Biomechanical Design	6	Semester 1
BMET4981	Applied Biomedical Engineering	6	Semester 2
MECH3361	Mechanics of Solids 2	6	Semester 2

Block 10 - Specialisation - Biomedical Modelling and Design Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET5907	Orthopaedic and Surgical Engineering	6	Semester 2
BMET5944	Nanofabrication and Bioinspired Materials	6	Semester 2

Block 11 - Specialisation - Bionics and Bioelectronics Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET3802	Biomedical Instrumentation	6	Semester 2
BMET5957	Neural Engineering	6	Semester 2
BMET5995	Advanced Bionics	6	Semester 1

Block 12 - Specialisation - Bionics and Bioelectronics Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET3997	Biological Digital Signal Analysis	6	Semester 1
BMET5790	Introduction to Biomechatronics	6	Semester 2
BMET5911	Instrumentation for Nanotechnology	6	Semester 1
BMET5934	Biomedical Machine Learning	6	Semester 2
BMET5959	Introduction to Biophotonics	6	Semester 1
BMET5996	Biomedical Technology Software	6	Semester 2

Block 13 - Specialisation - Nanoscale Biotechnology Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET3962	Introduction to Mechanobiology	6	Semester 2

Block 14 - Specialisation - Nanoscale Biotechnology Elective Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BMET5911	Instrumentation for Nanotechnology	6	Semester 1
BMET5931	Nanomaterials in Medicine	6	Semester 1
BMET5935	Biomedical Application in Genetic Technology	6	Semester 1
BMET5944	Nanofabrication and Bioinspired Materials	6	Semester 2
BMET5958	Nanoscale Biomedical Diagnostics	6	Semester 1
BMET5959	Introduction to Biophotonics	6	Semester 1
BMET5963	Microfluidics in Healthcare	6	Semester 2
BMET5964	Advanced Cellular Biomechanics	6	Semester 2

Block 15 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC2602	Digital Logic	6	Semester 1
ELEC3607	Embedded Systems	6	Semester 1

Block 16 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC3305	Digital Signal Processing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3608	Computer Architecture	6	Semester 2

Block 17 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA2902	Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv)	6	Semester 2
STAT2011	Probability and Estimation Theory	6	Semester 1
STAT2911	Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)	6	Semester 1

Block 18 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2

Block 19 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL3310	Humanitarian Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5320	Engineering for Sustainable Development	6	Semester 2

Block 20 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL5330	Global Engineering Field Work	6	Int July
ENGG3801	Industry and Community Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
PMGT3857	International Project Management	6	Semester 2

Block 21 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
SIEN1000	Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN1001	Innovators` Skills and Actions	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN2001	Validating Ideas and Building Ventures	6	Semester 2

Block 22 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CLAW2209	Intellectual Property for Business	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
DECO2015	Responsible Design for Innovation	6	Semester 2
DECO2016	Design Thinking	6	Semester 1
ENGG3216	Management of Technological Innovation	6	Semester 1
INFS2030	e-Business Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MKTG3114	New Products Marketing	6	Semester 2
MKTG3120	Building and Managing Brands	6	Semester 1
PMGT3856	Sustainability and Knowledge Management	6	Semester 1
SIEN2210	Strategic Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN3001	Social Entrepreneurship	6	Semester 2
SIEN3204	Managing Organisational Sustainability	6	Semester 2