Field of Study
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of EngineeringBiomedical engineers create materials, devices and processes for better health outcomes.
Biomedical engineering bridges the gap between technology, medicine and biology. It integrates physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences and engineering principles with the ultimate aim of improving health care.
Biomedical engineers may be involved in the design, construction and development of health and monitoring devices and computers, implantable devices, diagnostic systems and therapeutic systems, cell and tissue engineering, and the development and manufacture of pharmaceuticals. They may also work with models of physiological function and prosthetics and implants.
This field of study combines our undergraduate engineering program with master’s level coursework and a semester-long placement or research thesis with an industry or research partner. These courses are designed to provide specialist knowledge of the various disciplines and place you closer to the leading edge of technology.
Industry needs graduates who can apply new technologies to existing and emerging industries. The master’s courses will give you a clear advantage when applying for jobs that require advanced skills and capabilities.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Biomedical engineer
- Chemical engineer
Average annual salary range
Biomedical Engineer
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My interest in chemical engineering was sparked from my experiences in Fiji, after witnessing their living conditions. I wanted to study a course that would give me the knowledge and skills to develop technologies and practices that enrich the quality of life.
During my placement with Core Resources I was able to advance my theoretical knowledge of hydrometallurgy, as well as gain valuable experience in the 'real world' side of engineering. Having the opportunity to set up an experiment, whilst simultaneously investigating ways to improve the process chemistry, economics, and scalability, was one of my favourite aspects of the placement.
My interest in chemical engineering was sparked from my experiences in Fiji, after witnessing their living conditions. I wanted to study a course that would give me the knowledge and skills to develop technologies and practices that enrich the quality of life.
During my placement with Core Resources I was able to advance my theoretical knowledge of hydrometallurgy, as well as gain valuable experience in the 'real world' side of engineering. Having the opportunity to set up an experiment, whilst simultaneously investigating ways to improve the process chemistry, economics, and scalability, was one of my favourite aspects of the placement.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Fluid and Particle Mechanics
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Biomaterials: Materials in Medicine
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