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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
About this course
If you are seeking to make the transition from a science or mathematics-based career to become an engineer, or if you already have an engineering degree and would like to change paths to a different specialisation, the Master of Professional Engineering offers an accredited qualification that will enable you to practise in Australia and overseas. The biomedical specialisation covers biomaterials engineering, applied tissue engineering, advanced engineering materials and computational fluid dynamics.
This degree will also help you develop the sound communication, management and decision-making capabilities necessary to interpret and discuss complex issues in your area of specialisation. The program will provide you with the engineering professional practice and research skills that lead to recognition as an Australian graduate engineer. Your qualifications will be recognised internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
This degree does not have a specialisation or major.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Applying for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
There is no separate application required to apply for a CSP. Once you apply for admission, if you are successful in securing a CSP, you will receive notification via an offer of admission.
A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is not guaranteed as there are a limited number of CSPs available for postgraduate courses. The number of available CSPs for a course can change each semester/year. CSPs are also not automatically awarded for course transfers and upgrades.
CSPs are awarded for the duration of a course based on academic merit determined by the University and eligibility criteria specified by the Australian Government. Learn more about CSPs. If you do not qualify for a CSP you may be offered a domestic fee-paying place.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Mandatory work component = 420 hours.
This mandatory work component must be completed as part of the award requirements for the course.
This will usually be undertaken over 12 weeks and will provide you with an opportunity to gain industry exposure within an engineering environment.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree with a 65 percent average, or equivalent qualification or
- an Australian bachelor's degree in a non-Engineering discipline with a 65 percent average, with studies equivalent to 48 credit points (equivalent to 1 year full time study load) in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, computing or statistics, as related to the stream sought for admission.
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Fast-track your Master's
- If you have the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree with a 65 percent average in an unrelated specialisation, or a Bachelor of Science of similar (in a related discipline), you may be eligible for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) of up to 24 credit points or 1 semester.
- If you have an equivalent of an Australian Bachelor of Engineering degree with a 65 percent average in a related specialisation, please apply for the relevant two-year Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) degree.
- If you have a postgraduate engineering degree with a 65 per cent average in a related specialisation, you may be eligible for RVL of up to 72 credit points or 1.5 years.
Applying for RVL/Credit: To be assessed for RVL/Credit, you are required to indicate in your application for admission that you would like to apply for credit. You will then receive an email with instructions on how to submit your application for credit. If you receive an offer of admission, the outcome of your credit application will be included in your letter of offer.
The Master of Professional Engineering (Biomedical) has been accorded full accreditation at the level of Professional Engineering by the industry governing body, Engineers Australia.
