Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Course rules
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) consists of a total of 34 units (32 units with 400 credit points total and two compulsory, not for credit units). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each academic year, eight units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points*. The typical full-time student's average weekly workload during semester is expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours), students must complete a total of 400 credit points (32 credit bearing units and two non-credit point units), as follows:
- 8 x Foundation Studies units (100 credit points)
- 9 x Technical Studies units (112.5 credit points)
- 6 x Advanced Engineering units (must be completed at Swinburne) (75 credit points)
- 2 x Management and Business units (25 credit points)
- 3 x Technical elective units (37.5 credit points)
- 4 x Elective units (50 credit points), either from Specialist Studies electives or an Approved Minor
In addition students must complete two compulsory, non-credit point units (0 credit points).
Note: this course contains three Final Year project units (capstone experiences) which help meet professional accreditation requirements.
Professional Experience in Engineering (EAT20008) (0 credit points)
In addition to the above, all engineering students must complete a minimum of 12 weeks relevant industry experience. Where students complete Industry-Based Learning, an exemption will be granted for Professional Experience in Engineering (EAT20008). Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Industry-Based Learning (EAT20010/EAT20011) (0 credit points)
Engineering students have the option of undertaking a six or 12 month, full-time, paid professional placement to link theory to practice, develop leadership potential and enhance graduate employability. Placements are subject to availability and student eligibility, and unit fees apply. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake IBL.
Careers in the Curriculum (HES0000) (0 credit points)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.
Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.