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Revolutionise healthcare with groundbreaking medtech solutions

Drive healthcare forward by being at the cutting edge of advanced medical technology and biomedical innovation. From design to development, deliver safe and scalable devices and software for clinical practice, enhancing patient outcomes and global health.

  • Top 50 university for medicine, pharmacy and pharmacology

    We’re ranked #2 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology and #33 for medicine according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

  • A variety of course options

    With 40+ courses aligned to medtech across all of our ten study areas from STEM to humanities, you can create a pathway into medtech tailored to your interests. Our engineering and IT courses are professionally accredited.

  • The pulse of health innovation

    Integrated within the Victorian Heart Hospital precinct, the Monash Velos Accelerator brings together the best of research, medicine and industry to drive forward solutions for the most pressing health challenges of our time – from cardiovascular disease to diabetes, kidney conditions and beyond.

  • A living lab for research and education

    You'll be situated at the epicentre of one of the world's most successful medical hubs, including Australia's first dedicated heart hospital which enables the co-location of medical research, education and patient care. Through our extensive network of partnerships, you'll have opportunities to connect with key research centres, including CSIRO, the Burnet Institute and the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute.

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Medtech industry insights

  • Australian medtech, devices and diagnostics firms

    Australia is the third largest medical device market in the Asia-Pacific region and 8th in the world.

    Source: Australian Government

    850+

  • Innovation surge

    The pace of medtech innovation is expected to accelerate in Australia with cardiovascular, digital health device and neuromodulation segments gaining momentum.

    Source: McKinsey and Company

  • of medtech companies collaborate with universities and research institutes

    The Australian medtech sector is supported by a substantial innovation pipeline, which can only continue with a highly skilled workforce.

    Source: Medical Technology Association of Australia

    65%

  • Emerging technologies shaping medtech

    Big data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, sensors, and virtual and extended reality systems are recognised as future drivers for the medtech industry.

    Source: EY Global

Curing the future

The real opportunity for the future of healthcare is curing chronic health illnesses but innovations like gene editing and personalised medicines can’t happen without investment. Find out how we need to change our approach to effective healthcare.

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Giving doctors an AI-powered head start on skin cancer

The Monash-led Artificial Heart Frontiers Program is developing life-changing implantable cardiac devices that will offer longer term solutions for all types of debilitating heart failure.

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Bioengineering progress demands global collaboration

From ancient selective breeding to cutting-edge nanoinjection, bioengineering thrives on interdisciplinary teamwork driving innovation in healthcare and sustainability.

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The brittle truth about broken bones, and the better-healing breakthrough

A zinc-based dissolvable material promises better outcomes and reduced complications for bone fractures.

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Engineering techniques to help treat cardiovascular disease

Associate Professor and cardiovascular engineer Shaun Gregory, discusses how engineering techniques at the Victorian Heart Hospital are being used to improve patient outcomes.

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Artificial Intelligence powers second-skin-like wearable tech

Monash researchers have combined nanotechnology and artificial intelligence to bring machines one step closer to communicating with the human body.

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World-first technology breathes new life into cystic fibrosis detection and treatment

Breakthrough research led by Monash could hold the key to better monitoring and treatment of lung disease associated with cystic fibrosis – a condition thousands of people are diagnosed with each year.

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Mending broken hearts

The world’s most advanced artificial heart, including a pipeline of transformative, next-generation cardiac technologies, are set to be developed and commercialised by a Monash University-led consortium.

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Georgia Brooks
Hear from our students

“I want to be saving the lives of people across the world through the innovation of novel medical devices and be a part of a strong team that values kindness, innovation and collaboration. Not only did I have the opportunity to work on a project within the niche world of cardiovascular engineering through the Monash Heart Hack student team, I also gained many practical and personal skills I was able to apply to my studies."

Georgia Brooks, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) & Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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What skills do employers seek?

As technology advances at an exponential rate, industries are looking for new skill sets from graduates.

Monash experts predict that fundamental human abilities like creative problem solving, collaboration, emotional intelligence and adaptability will become the new benchmark as artificial intelligence and huge data sets drive innovation in the workplace.

Explore courses aligned with a career in medtech

With a wide range of study options available, we've curated a list of courses to help you carve out a career in medtech. You can also browse our full range of courses including double degrees. You may even consider combining an undergraduate degree with a more specialised graduate course to broaden your career prospects.

Whichever path you choose, you'll become part of a vibrant community, learn from some of the world's brightest minds, and graduate with the transferrable skills wanted by employers across all industries.

Majors, minors and specialisations are available in some undergraduate courses. They enable you to dive deeper into your area of interest and pursue your passion.

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