C10075v6 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science
Award(s): Bachelor of Engineering in (name of Engineering major) (BE)Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc)
UAC code: 609370
CRICOS code: 040710E
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This combined degree is designed to provide opportunities for students interested in medical science, the scientific basis of engineering and technology, and the technology itself.
There is a strong interrelation between the progress of engineering and developments in science, and a demonstrated need for professionals with a strong understanding and experience in both areas.
A strong professional focus ensures graduates of this course learn the skills employers want with a solid link between theory and practice and the benefits of hands-on experience.
This combined degree can be completed in less time than would be required to complete the two degrees separately.
Course aims
This course aims to produce graduates with professional qualifications in medical science and engineering who are well prepared to pursue a career in either field, or one that combines the skills of both.
Career options
Career options include positions in biotechnology, communications, construction, energy and resource exploration and development, environmental protection and management, materials technology, mathematical modelling, medical technology and instrumentation, molecular biology, nanotechnology and transportation.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
There is provision for students already enrolled in a Bachelor of Medical Science or a Bachelor of Engineering degree to transfer to this combined degree program. The eligibility criteria used to assess transfer applications are in line with those used by the Universities Admissions Centre to assess non-current school leaver applicants.
Current school leavers are advised to submit a HSC Bonus Scheme Questionnaire to UTS by 2 December.
Non-current school leavers are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application as bonus points may be awarded on the basis of relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard.
English Advanced is recommended.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered over five years full time, 10 years part time, or six years full time with honours.
Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University, which allows a full stage of the course to be completed in one semester. Part-time attendance involves approximately 12 hours each week at the University, which allows a full stage to be completed in one year. It is expected that employers will release part-time students for at least one half-day a week for attendance at classes.
Course structure
The program comprises a total of 240 credit points, made up of 162 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Engineering and 78 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Medical Science.
The engineering component of this course is made up of subjects selected from the engineering core and the engineering fields of practice (majors).
The medical science component represents a specific medical science strand.
Graduation from the medical science component of the combined degree is not possible prior to completion of all components of the combined degree. Students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Science prior to completion of the engineering component of the combined degree must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Medical Science (C10184) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree version.
Similarly, if a student wishes to graduate from the engineering component of the combined degree prior to completion of the science component they must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (C10067) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree version, including the Professional Practice (BE) subject.
Further, students wishing to graduate from the engineering component of the combined degree prior to completion of the medical science component must have completed at least 60 credit points of the medical science major (STM90348).
Industrial training/professional practice
Students are required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks of engineering experience.
A Diploma in Engineering Practice is also available. The Diploma in Engineering Practice requires the additional completion of two six-month internships and the engineering practice program.
Course completion requirements
| STM90106 Core subjects | 48cp | |
| CBK90176 Major choice (Engineering) | 114cp | |
| STM90348 Core subjects (Medical Science) | 78cp | |
| 48100 Professional Practice (BE) | 0cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course program
The example program below is for a full-time, Autumn-commencing student with electrical engineering as their chosen engineering major.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 | 6cp | |
| 48510 Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 6cp | |
| 68037 Physical Modelling | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6cp | |
| 48023 Programming Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 48520 Electronics and Circuits | 6cp | |
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48230 Engineering Communication | 6cp | |
| 48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | 6cp | |
| 48441 Introductory Digital Systems | 6cp | |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 48530 Circuit Analysis | 6cp | |
| 68038 Advanced Mathematics and Physics | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48430 Embedded C | 6cp | |
| 48531 Electromechanical Automation | 6cp | |
| 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
| 91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48451 Advanced Digital Systems | 6cp | |
| 48540 Signals and Systems | 6cp | |
| 48250 Engineering Economics and Finance | 6cp | |
| 91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48260 Engineering Project Management | 6cp | |
| 48570 Data Acquisition and Distribution | 6cp | |
| 48210 Interrogating Technology: Sustainability, Environment and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 91703 Physiological Systems | 6cp | |
| 48100 Professional Practice (BE) | 0cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48550 Renewable Energy Systems | 6cp | |
| 48551 Analog Electronics | 6cp | |
| 48560 Introductory Control | 6cp | |
| 91239 Human Pathophysiology | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48434 Embedded Software | 6cp | |
| 48016 Capstone Project Part A | 6cp | |
| 91706 Neuroscience | 6cp | |
| 91707 Pharmacology 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48270 Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | 6cp | |
| 48026 Capstone Project Part B | 6cp | |
| 91708 Medical and Applied Physiology | 6cp | |
| 91709 Pharmacology 2 | 6cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Engineering may be awarded with first or second class honours for meritorious performance in the course as a whole.
Honours
An honours program in medical science (C09031) is available, which involves an extra year of full-time study. The honours program is designed to introduce students to more advanced coursework and to research work in medical sciences. It allows selected students to continue with postgraduate studies if desired and enhances their employment prospects.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering is accredited by Engineers Australia (under the Washington Accord the degree is internationally recognised by countries including the UK, USA, Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey). Depending on the disciplines chosen, students may also be eligible for entry to other relevant professional associations.
Other information
Further information is available from:
Building 1 Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
