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Medical Engineering
Embark on a transformative journey to master the intricacies of advanced medical materials engineering, blending cutting-edge technologies with biomedical science. Drive a revolution in healthcare through innovation in biomaterials and state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Who is this course for?
The Master of Advanced Medical Engineering is for you if:
- You have a qualification and background in engineering and are seeking to specialise in the realm of medical materials
- You are working in the medical technology and materials industry and aim to expand your knowledge, skills, and perspectives in the field
- You are seeking to advance your career conducting leading-edge research in medical materials.
Specialisation overview
The Master of Advanced Medical Engineering integrates engineering principles and biomedical science with innovative manufacturing methodologies. Graduates will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of biomaterials, biomechanics and cutting-edge medical technologies, equipping them with knowledge and skills to address complex challenges in healthcare and medicine.
The course focuses on integrating biomaterials into nanomaterials, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and medical devices, and contextualises these within modern fabrication methodologies like additive manufacturing. It also provides a thorough grounding in the process through which medical technologies progress towards clinical application, including the regulatory context and pathways to commercialisation.
As part of the course, students also select either an Industry or Research stream, allowing them to further tailor their learning and experience.
Careers in Medical Engineering
As healthcare technologies rapidly evolve, there is a growing demand for professionals that can bridge the gap between engineering and medicine. Graduates of the Master of Advanced Medical Engineering could:
- Design, develop and test next-generation biomaterials for medical implants and prosthetics
- Develop new methods for encapsulating and targeting drugs, or design customisable and wearable drug delivery devices
- Contribute to breakthroughs in personalised medicine through nanomaterials and tissue engineering
- Pioneer advances in additive manufacturing for medical applications
- Optimize manufacturing processes for advanced medical materials.
What you will learn
- In-depth knowledge of biomaterials, biomechanics, and emerging medical technologies including nanomaterials and tissue engineering
- Insight into emerging biomedical technologies and precision engineering in the medical field
- Understanding of biopharmaceuticals and other biological agents and strategies for delivering them to specific tissues, cells or molecular targets
- Proficiency in developing advanced polymeric materials and expertise in additive manufacturing techniques for polymeric and metallic materials
- Key skills, frameworks, and resources for conducting cutting-edge research in biomedical materials.
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If you have any queries about the Master of Advanced Engineering, or if you’d like to find out more, please contact us:
Domestic students
Telephone: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
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