Program Overview
In a rapidly changing technological landscape, one of the most important aspects of engineering is the creation of new approaches and solutions. For an engineer to instigate these new approaches they will require to study further into their field of specialisation. The Graduate programs in biomedical engineering that we offer that allow such broadening are available at a range of levels, to suitably qualified undergraduate and graduate students. These programs include:
· graduate certificate (GCEng),
· graduate diploma (GDipEng),
· masters (BE/ME and MPhil), and
· doctorate (PhD).
Graduate Certificate in Engineering and Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomed)
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma programs allow you to study fewer of the biomedical engineering courses that make up the ME program. This means that you will undertake particular courses from the ME program course list that total either #8 units (GCEng) or #16 units (GDipEng).
Masters in Engineering (Biomed)
We have been offering a Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering since 2003. Students entering engineering can undertake a 5-year program leading to a BE/ME (Biomed). This is an exciting program aimed at producing graduates with a competitive edge who are the specialist biomedical engineers. In this program, you will complete your BE in either Electrical and Biomedical or Computer Systems Engineering on your way to a Masters degree. In your 5th ME year, you will study specific courses that will total #24 units (or #16 units if you have completed the Biomed minor).
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If you are an Australian or International student and have completed an engineering degree at another University you may be credited with up to #8 towards your ME. However, your previous degree must be deemed appropriate by the program coordinator, for example a 4-year degree in an approved engineering field from a recognized University. If credited with #8 you are required to complete a further #16 for the ME. That is, for UQ students (or other approved programs) completing an Electrical or Computer Systems Engineering BE with a Biomedical Minor, the Masters program is ONE year full-time (#16 units). |
Masters and Doctorate of Philosophy (Biomed)
An alternative option for some students is to undertake a Masters or PhD by Research degree if they are a graduate from a scientific, medical, or any engineering degree program. This option enables you to explore, and solve, a biological problem using a quantitative approach. The MPhil and PhD programs are particularly appropriate for students whom are planning professional research careers in academia and industry. Non-engineering graduates are therefore welcome to study BME and they will be evaluated, on an individual basis, for suitability to the program. If you are interested in this option, we encourage you to discuss project opportunities with the BME Staff.
Postgraduate Support
The UQ Union is a body of support built for the students, by the students, at UQ. It has a postgraduate student area with links and services for support. For information about conducting research at UQ, you can visit the Office of Research and Postgraduate Studies.
The UQ Graduate School offers many support services for postgraduate students, from free workshops on thesis writing to provision of office space and the latest list of available scholarships. Their website hosts a list of online resources including the Research Graduate Student Induction and Skills Training Resource booklet and the 2002 Research Higher Degree Handbook – a comprehensive guide to postgraduate research at the University of Queensland.
There are special requirements and fees for International students, and these issues can be discussed with staff at the UQ Graduate School.
Program study plans
You may contact Professor Stuart Crozier at stuart@itee.uq.edu.au for examples of study plans for postgraduate studies.