This dual degree program is specifically designed for undergraduate students wishing to pursue a career in either Engineering or Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to developing technologies and solving problems in a diverse range of health care related fields e.g. implantable bionics, drug delivery systems, medical imaging, radiotherapies, orthopedic devices, telemedicine, robotic surgery, cell and tissue engineering, records management, physical rehabilitation and others. This program is integrated to provide fundamental engineering skills with an undergraduate focus on Materials Science and Engineering and specialist postgraduate level training in Biomedical Engineering.

At the end of the program successful candidates will graduate with a Bachelor in Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering (BE Hons) and a Master of Biomedical Engineering (MBiomed). Students are expected to perform at a credit average (65%) or better in their first three years to be permitted to continue with the Masters part of the program. Students who do not satisfy this requirement can revert to the 3131 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering program.

More information at the UNSW Handbook, opens in a new window.

2024 Onwards Program Outline

Year 1

Term 1

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS1192, opens in a new window

Design and Application of Materials in Science and Engineering

CHEM1811, opens in a new window Engineering Chemistry 1A

ENGG1811, opens in a new window OR COMP1911, opens in a new window

Computing for Engineers OR Computing 1A

Term 2

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATH1131, opens in a new window

Mathematics 1A

PHYS1121, opens in a new window Physics 1A
CHEM1821, opens in a new window Engineering Chemistry 1B

Term 3

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
DESN1000, opens in a new window

Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation

MATH1231, opens in a new window Mathematics 1B
ENGG4999 *Industrial Training (0 UOC)

* Industrial Training: Students must complete 60 days of industrial training across their years, and prior to graduation.

Year 2 

Term 1

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS2001, opens in a new window

Physical Properties of Materials

MATS2003, opens in a new window Materials Characterisation
MATH2019, opens in a new window Engineering Mathematics 2E

Term 2

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS2004, opens in a new window

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

MATS2008, opens in a new window

Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

BIOM1010, opens in a new window

Engineering in Medicine and Biology

Term 3

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS2009, opens in a new window Transport Processes in Materials Engineering
MATH2089, opens in a new window Numerical Methods and Statistics

 

Year 3 

Term 1

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS3001, opens in a new window

Micromechanisms of Mechanical Behaviour of Metals

MATS3002, opens in a new window Fundamentals of Ceramic Processing
MATS3005, opens in a new window Phase Transformations

Term 2

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS3004, opens in a new window

Polymer Science and Engineering 1

MATS3006, opens in a new window Design and Application of Materials in Science and Engineering 3

BIOM9420, opens in a new window

Clinical Laboratory Science

Term 3

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS3008, opens in a new window Design and Engineering of Composites and Coatings
ANAT2511, opens in a new window

Fundamentals of Anatomy

 

Year 4 

Term 1

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

BIOM4951, opens in a new window

Research Thesis A

PHSL2121, opens in a new window Principles of Physiology A
MATS4015, opens in a new window Data Management and Communication for Materials Engineers

Term 2

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

BIOM4952, opens in a new window

Research Thesis B

MATS3007, opens in a new window Materials Industry Management

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective

Term 3

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

BIOM4953, opens in a new window

Research Thesis C

 

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective

 

Year 5 

Term 1

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
MATS4014, opens in a new window Sustainable Materials Selection and Design

BIOM9410, opens in a new window

Regulatory Requirements of Biomedical Technology

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective

Term 2

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective
MATS4XXX

To chose one of the following:

∙ MATS4004 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis

∙ MATS4007 Engineered Surfaces to Resist Corrosion and Wear 

∙ MATS4016 Structural Materials in Transportation and Infrastructure

∙ MATS4017 Materials for Renewable Energy Technologies 

∙ MATS4018 Materials and Processing of Electronic Circuits and Devices

∙ MATS4019 Materials and Processes for Biomedical Applications

Term 3

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME

BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

BIOM Elective
MATS4XXX

To chose one of the following:

∙ MATS4004 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis

∙ MATS4007 Engineered Surfaces to Resist Corrosion and Wear 

∙ MATS4016 Structural Materials in Transportation and Infrastructure

∙ MATS4017 Materials for Renewable Energy Technologies 

∙ MATS4018 Materials and Processing of Electronic Circuits and Devices

∙ MATS4019 Materials and Processes for Biomedical Applications

  • COURSE CODE

    BIOM Elective, opens in a new window

    COURSE NAME
    BIOM Elective
  • COURSE CODE
    MATS4XXX
    COURSE NAME

    To chose one of the following:

    ∙ MATS4004 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis

    ∙ MATS4007 Engineered Surfaces to Resist Corrosion and Wear 

    ∙ MATS4016 Structural Materials in Transportation and Infrastructure

    ∙ MATS4017 Materials for Renewable Energy Technologies 

    ∙ MATS4018 Materials and Processing of Electronic Circuits and Devices

    ∙ MATS4019 Materials and Processes for Biomedical Applications