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School of Biomedical Engineering

Inspired research and teaching to revolutionise healthcare

With core strengths in tissue and neural engineering, nanomaterials and addressing chronic disease, we're improving lives through innovative biotechnology solutions that redefine what's possible within the healthcare industry.

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Explore our dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate courses spanning the area of biomedical engineering.

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Research

Our research spans biomolecular and cellular engineering, biophotonic and mechanobiology, implantable neuroprosthesis, biomedical imaging and tissue engineering.

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Academic staff

Our academics and researchers strive for excellence in biomedical engineering.

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Latest news

18 November 2022

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Six Superstars of STEM

Six of our early career researchers across the sciences have been named as Superstars of STEM in recognition of their scientific research and science outreach.

Biotech Futures challenge Finalists

Teenagers prove you’re never too young to have a bright idea

The University of Sydney hosted the 2022 Biotech Futures Challenge, an annual competition which sees high school students from across Australia and New Zealand engineer solutions to address current problems in healthcare and the environment.

COVID shield: spray coating to shield surfaces from viruses, bacteria

A sprayable coating that prevents the surface spread of infection from bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, over a sustained period has been developed by a team of Australian researchers.

The secret of cells could be in their yo-yo-like tendencies

Biomedical engineer and physicist Dr Martinez-Martin has conducted new research that sheds light on the once-secretive growth behaviour of cells.

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Micro-device could pick up early signs of heart attack or stroke

Biomedical engineer Dr Arnold Lining Ju is developing a biomedical micro-device to detect changes in the blood before a heart attack or stroke takes place.

Sydney welcomes NSW funding for biomedical research complex

The University of Sydney today welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government of $143.3 million over four years towards the establishment of a first-of-its-kind Australian health and technology complex in Sydney.

Digital tool gives surgeons a pre-theatre rehearsal

Surgical planning tool designed by Engineering PhD student advances the efficacy of next generation 3D-printed bone implants.

Sydney trailblazers appointed to the Academy of Science

World-renowned experts from biology, computer science, mathematics and physics have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.

24 February 2022

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Why study biomedical engineering at Sydney

Studying biomedical engineering at Sydney allows you to learn from world class experts from a range of fields and apply your skills and knowledge to help people live longer, healthier lives.

04 February 2022

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Sydney researchers recognised by Royal Society of NSW

University of Sydney researchers won four of eight 2021 Royal Society of NSW awards and a PhD student received a Royal Society Scholarship.