Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)

The schools teaching into this program have extensive links with industry, particularly through research projects and consulting. In a number of cases industry has provided direct support by donating laboratory equipment. 

As well, the program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC), which is an important link to industry. Membership includes senior staff from major biomedical and related companies and relevant government and non-government organisations. The IAC provides feedback on the currency of the program and the changing needs of Industry. 

Industry partners and IAC members actively contribute to the program through participation in seminars, marketing events, industry awards and scholarships. 

You may be able to undertake an industry sponsored design project in your final year (as part of Engineering Capstone Project Part A and Part B). You also have the opportunity of undertaking an Industry Placement for six or twelve months: either locally as advertised by local businesses, or internationally through the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP). 

RMIT encourages you to aspire to a global career, not just a local one, and as an engineering student you’ll have a range of global opportunities.

Through partner organisations in Europe, Asia and the United States, the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) offers workplace training and academic research placements of between six and 12 months.

There are also opportunities for global work, exchange and study experiences.

Years 1 and 2

You'll study the fundamentals of engineering and the basics of biology, anatomy and physiology.

In the engineering field, you'll learn about electronics and mechanics in relation to biomedical applications.

Within the sciences, you’ll study biomaterials, anatomy and human physiology.

All engineering students will also study an Introduction to Engineering course, incorporating a humanitarian-focused Engineers Without Borders Challenge. You’ll have the opportunity to extend this aspect of your studies by completing an Engineers Without Borders elective, enabling you to experience humanitarian engineering first-hand.

Years 3 and 4

To get you industry-ready, you'll do major design projects that mirror the work of practising biomedical engineers. In your third year, you are provided the opportunity to develop assistive technology for the community. 

Your final-year (capstone) project will develop and reinforce the skills and knowledge you need - as defined by Engineers Australia - to commence your professional engineering career. You may have the opportunity to present your project as EnGenius, an end of year student showcase event.

You’ll also complete a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective in Year 2, 3 or 4.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers.

Engineering programs normally go through two stages of accreditation:  

• Provisional accreditation – Engineers Australia evaluates the program content, structure, delivery and assessment methods. On successful evaluation, the new program is awarded provisional accreditation status.
• Full accreditation – Once the program has a cohort of graduates, Engineers Australia re-evaluates it: this time with a view to awarding full accreditation. 

Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that programs with full accreditation are internationally recognised and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world.

This information is for applicants who are currently undertaking an Australian Year 12 or equivalent or whose highest qualification is a completed secondary education within the last two years (2017, 2018).

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

• successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) including units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

ATAR profile

View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this program wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2020.

This information is for applicants who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

• successful completion of an Australian certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
• demonstrated proficiency equivalent to Year 12 subject prerequisites of units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

This information is for applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education program.

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

• successful completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent)
• demonstrated proficiency equivalent to Year 12 subject prerequisites of units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Selection criteria

You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:

• successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) more than two years ago, including units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics

You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.

Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program.

You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.

Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12

School Network Access Program (SNAP)

The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible applicants by giving them priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.

Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12 

Subject adjustments

A study score of 25 in Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points. A study score of 25 in Biology equals 2 aggregate points. A study score of 25 in Maths: Mathematical Methods equals 1 aggregate point. A study score of 25 in one but no more than one of Chemistry or Physics equals 1 aggregate point per study.

Regional adjustments

RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to Year 12 applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level programs that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.

Available to all applicants

Equity access schemes

Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance. 

This program has been recognised as being under-represented by female applicants. Additional adjustment factors may apply to those applying to category 1 of the Special Entry Access Scheme or RMIT access application.

Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.

If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.

If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.

Elite Athlete Program

The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education training, higher education study or work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:

• are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
• have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
  
• have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program

The STAT overall score will be competitively ranked for selection.

STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English and Year 11 Mathematics prerequisites. You must meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.

Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.

Personal statement

If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.

If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.

If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

• understand more about the program
• determine if you may need support during your studies
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.

To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.