Course details

Summary

Become part of a community that plays a role in improving our future - blend theory and practice to contribute to an increasingly technologically advanced, sustainable world.

Programme overview

This four-year programme, comprising a blend of theoretical and practical work, ensures that you’re career-ready upon graduation. You’ll pursue one of the nine specializations available at our country’s leading Engineering faculty.

We are known also for our passionate, active community. With dedicated support services and student networks to help you with personal or academic issues, we’ll provide you with all the resources necessary for success.

BE(Hons) in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering aims to fuse knowledge from maths, engineering, and biology to better understand how the body works and develop solutions to healthcare problems based on that understanding.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering is a four-year degree specialising in the application of principles and techniques from the physical and engineering sciences to medical and biological problems.

Class sizes are small and students work closely with enthusiastic lecturers who are actively involved in the practice of biomedical engineering and engineering science. Classes are encouraged to develop a "team spirit" and to work together to enhance their learning. The teaching is mostly project based and practical.

Part I (first year) is common to all engineering specializations.

Parts II and III (second and third year) lay the foundations of biomedical engineering with courses in mathematical modelling, bioinstrumentation, continuum mechanics, biomaterials, computational techniques, biomedical science and biology courses.

Part IV (final year) is more specialised. You will be able to choose a number of courses in areas that interest you most. Using the knowledge and skills you have gained, you will also carry out your own research project based on problems relevant to industry.

Where could this programme take you?

Your specialization, personal interests and chosen electives can impact what you pursue. With quantitative, problem-solving, communication and technical skills, you’ll easily adapt to the technologically-driven nature of many industries. All our specializations are accredited by IPENZ, a signatory to the Washington Accord, making our BE(Hons) a recognised engineering qualification in many countries.

Jobs related to this programme

• Analyst
• Consultant engineer
• Hardware and software developer
• Project manager
• Quantity surveyor
• Research and design engineer
• Systems engineer

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Master of Engineering Studies
• Master of Disaster Management
• Master of Energy
• Master of Operations Research
• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

Secondary school qualifications

You need to have one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects with at least a 'C' grade or higher. General Studies or similar general papers cannot be included.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, Pearson Education Limited and CIE taken outside of New Zealand.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.0; TOEFL (iBT) 80; TOEFL (paper-based) 550; CAE or CPE 169; PTE 50; MELAB 80.