Biomedical Engineering, Minor (0122)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0122
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Biomedical Engineering minor includes elements from the bioelectronics, biomechanical and biomechatronic specialisations. This allows students to undertake multidisciplinary study within engineering, which combines knowledge from electronics, chemical, materials, mechanical and mechatronic engineering with the life sciences of medicine, biology and molecular biology. Graduates will be equipped with professional skills to work in biomedical industry as engineers, with a good understanding of multidisciplinary principles and practices.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Campus | Internal | beng@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
This minor is only available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (3740) and Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) (3771).
Students must complete 4 subjects as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 2003 | Biomechanics | 10 |
| ENGR 3004 | Biomedical Signals and Data Analysis | 10 |
| ENGR 4038 | Biomedical Electronics | 10 |
| BIOS 1035 | Anatomy and Physiology in Health | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2020 or earlier.
BIOS 1022 Introduction to Human Biology, replaced by BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health