Faculty of Engineering

Biomedical / Science (Medical Science Stream) (2023)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2023.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Biomedical / Science (Medical Science Stream) (2023)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary, the requirements are:

Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

Engineering (ˆ168 credit points):

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units

► 12 credit points of Foundations Mathematics units

► 30 credit points of Project units (including Thesis)

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

► 72 credit points of Biomedical stream core units

► 6 credit points of Biomedical Stream Industry/Enterprise units

► 36 credit points of Biomedical Stream electives

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation it must be completed within the 168 credit points outlined above. Specialisations are listed in the 'Majors/Pathways' tab.

ˆ Students in the combined degree with Science (Medical Science stream) are exempt from BMET2901 as the equivalent is covered in the MedSci component of the degree, and therefore enrol in 162 cp of Engineering units.

Science (Medical Science Stream) (ˆ84 credit points):

► *12 credit points of Science degree core units (12cp of MATH1XXX in Engineering Core meets this requirement and is counted toward both the BEHons and BSc total)

► *72 credit points of Medical Science units (note that CHEM1111 in the Biomedical stream is also part of the Medical Science stream, but is not counted as part of the Medical Science units)

► 12 credit points of OLE units

* The Science degree core units comprise 12 cp of MATH1XXX units and 12cp of 1000-level units from Table A. This is covered by the MATH1XXX units and the 1000-level units in the Medical Science stream.

ˆ With Math and Chem units taken as part of the Engineering component, students enrol in 78 cp Science in total.

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

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6 Select from MEDS1001: Human Biology
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
0 Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
6 Select from BMET1960: Biomedical Engineering 1A
6 Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Equivalent advanced level units can replace Medical Science Stream units, subject to prerequisite conditions being met. Students should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from BIOL1007: From Molecules to Ecosystems
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
0 Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B
6 Select from ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
6 Select from BMET1961: Biomedical Engineering 1B

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Equivalent advanced level units can replace Medical Science Stream units, subject to prerequisite conditions being met. Students should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
0 Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6 Select from BMET2903: Biomedical Physics
6 Select from BMET2902: Introduction to Bioelectronics
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 6cp OLE`s
6 Select from MEDS2001: Key Concepts in Physiology


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2001 must instead complete PHSI2007/PHSI2907.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6 Select from BMET2922: Computational Analysis for Biomedical Signals
6 Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
0 Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6 Select from ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering


Note: Students may take ENGG2112 in Semester 1 and enrol in a stream elective or Science unit in Semester 2 instead.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from BMET3660: Biomanufacturing
6 Select from MEDS2003: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
0 Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6 Select from BMET2960: Biomedical Engineering 2
6 Select from MEDS2002: Key Concepts in Pharmacology


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2002 must instead complete PCOL2021.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
0 Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
6 Select from BMET3961: Biomaterials
6 Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering


Note: Students may take ENGG3112 in Year 4 Semester 1 and complete a stream elective in Semester 2 instead
6 Select from MEDS2004: Microbes, Infection and Immunity


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2004 must instead complete MIMI2002/MIMI2902.
6 Select from MEDS2005: Human Anatomy and Histology


Note: This unit is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed MEDS2005 must instead complete ANAT2011.

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
0 Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
6 Select from BMET3971: Tissue Engineering
6 Select from Unit Block:
Biomedical Stream Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Medical Science Stream


Note: 3000-level Medical Science selective
6 Select from Unit Block:
Science Units


Note: 6 cp OLEs

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from MEDS3888: Medical Science Interdisciplinary Project
0 Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
6 Select from BMET3921: Biomedical Design and Technology


Note: Students can do BMET3921 in Semester 1
6 Select from Unit Block:
Biomedical Stream Electives
6 Select from BMET3990: Biomedical Product Development
BMET5992: Regulatory Affairs in the Medical Industry


Note: Students may take Industry/Enterprise unit BMET5953 in place of a Stream Elective in Semester 1, and take a Biomedical Stream Elective in this slot instead

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Biomedical Stream Electives
6 Select from BMET4111: Thesis A
6 Select from Unit Block:
Biomedical Stream Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Medical Science Stream


Note: 3000-level Medical Science selective

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from BMET4112: Thesis B
6 Select from Unit Block:
Medical Science Stream


Note: 3000-level Medical Science selective
6 Select from Unit Block:
Biomedical Stream Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Biomedical Stream Electives

4. Pathways

1. Stream Specialisation in Biocomputation

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

3. Stream Specialisation in Bionics and Bioelectronics

Type CP CP From
18 Select from BMET3802: Biomedical Instrumentation
BMET5957: Neural Engineering
BMET5995: Advanced Bionics
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
6 Select from BMET3962: Introduction to Mechanobiology
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. 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 Table (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1921 Calculus of One Variable (Adv) 3 Semester 1
MATH1923 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 12cp including:

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data (3cp)

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) Table

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: 72,Max CP: 72)

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
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: 36)

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 - 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 8 - 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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 12 - Specialisation - Nanoscale Biotechnology Core Units (Max CP: 6)

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

Block 13 - 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 14 - Medical Science Stream (Min CP: 66,Max CP: 66)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
BIOL1007 From Molecules to Ecosystems 6 Semester 2
MEDS1001 Human Biology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2001 Key Concepts in Physiology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2002 Key Concepts in Pharmacology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2003 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Semester 1
MEDS2004 Microbes, Infection and Immunity 6 Semester 2
MEDS2005 Human Anatomy and Histology 6 Semester 2
MEDS3888 Medical Science Interdisciplinary Project 6 Semester 2

Note: Students in the Medical Science stream also complete 18 cp of 3000-level Medical Science disciplinary selective units.

The Medical Science stream requirements changed in 2024, resulting in changes to 2000-level MEDS units for students who began their degree before 2024.

MEDS2001, MEDS2002, MEDS2004 and MEDS2005 are discontinued and replaced by PHSI2007/PHSI2907, PCOL2021, MIMI2002/MIMI2902 and ANAT2011.

Block 15 - Science Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Note: Candidates must complete 90 credit points of Science (Medical Science stream) study, including:

- 48 cp Medical Science core units

- 18 cp 3000-level Medical Science selective units

- 12 credit points of OLEs

With Math units taken as part of the Engineering component, students take 78 cp Science total. See Science faculty handbook for list of Science units: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/science/