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Master of Medical Technology Innovation (MC-MTI)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2026 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Award title | Master of Medical Technology Innovation |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2026 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | This course is available to domestic students only, and is not available to international students. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 9 |
| Credit points | 100 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months full-time |
The Master of Medical Technology Innovation equips students with the skills and knowledge to develop and commercialise medical technologies. This program is designed for professionals and graduates looking to enter or advance in the Medical Technology (MedTech) industry.
Students will gain expertise in:
- Regulatory affairs, intellectual property, and clinical trials,
- Commercialisation strategies and market access,
- Entrepreneurship and leadership in MedTech,
- Medical devices, biotechnology, and engineering principles,
- Project and business management.
Graduates will be prepared for roles in MedTech startups, established companies, research and development, regulatory affairs, and healthcare consulting.
A key feature of the program is the BioDesign Innovation Concept Development subject, where students work in teams to identify clinical needs, develop solutions, and create commercialisation strategies. Many graduates have successfully launched MedTech startups through this experience.
With a strong focus on practical skills, industry engagement and sustainability, this degree provides a clear pathway for those looking to innovate and lead in the MedTech sector.
Entry requirements
1. To be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- A bachelor honours degree* or higher or equivalent in a cognate area (e.g., engineering, biomedicine, business, commerce, law); or
- A three-year undergraduate qualification* and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area; or
- A three-year undergraduate qualification* in a cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience; and
- A personal statement (no more than 1000 words) outlining why they wish to be considered for the course.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance and/or professional experience and
- The personal statement.
- The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board Rules on the use of selection instruments.
3. Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
*Undergraduate qualification must have a University of Melbourne equivalent weighted average mark of least 65% (H3) or equivalent.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
- Analyse key factors influencing medical technology innovation, including regulatory frameworks, commercialisation pathways, and industry practices.
- Critically evaluate and synthesise complex information on the social, ethical, economic, sustainability and regulatory challenges shaping MedTech development and adoption.
- Apply research and strategic thinking to identify clinical needs, assess market opportunities, and develop pathways for commercialising medical technologies.
- Design, conduct, and evaluate a MedTech innovation project, applying skills in concept development, and prototyping of devices/applications, and business plans.
- Communicate MedTech concepts and findings clearly in oral and written form to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Generic skills
- Identify, formulate and solve problems.
- Effectively plan, prioritise, and manage projects and time to achieve outcomes.
- Exercise critical judgement through evaluating, synthesising, and critiquing complex information and ideas.
- Work effectively in teams and independently, demonstrating autonomy and accountability.
- Design, conduct, and apply research and development processes independently.
- Critically evaluate and integrate emerging knowledge in the field of medical technology.
Graduate attributes
Knowledge
Graduates of the Master of Medical Technology Innovation (MedTech) will have acquired:
- A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in the area of MedTech innovation.
- Knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of MedTech innovation.
- Knowledge of relevant industry and government involvement in MedTech, including hospitals, regulatory bodies, health insurance, manufacturing and marketing.
Skills
Graduates of the Master of Medical Technology Innovation will have acquired:
- Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice.
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas concepts at an abstract level.
- Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship.
Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates of the Master of Medical Technology Innovation should be able to:
- Demonstrate creativity and initiative in new situations in professional practice and further learning.
- Exercise high levels of personal autonomy and accountability.
- Plan and execute a capstone experience.
Course structure
The Master of Medical Technology Innovation requires the successful completion of 100 credit points.
- 75 credit points of Compulsory subjects including one capstone project (37.5 points)
- 25 credit points of Elective subjects
Subject Options
Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90042 | BioDesign Innovation Needs Discovery | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90039 | Biomedical Eng Management & Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90043 | Introduction to Medical Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90044 | BioDesign Innovation Concept Development | Not available in 2026 | 37.5 |
Elective subjects
Student select 25 credit points from:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90002 | Neural Information Processing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90011 | Tissue Engineering & Stem Cells | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90021 | Medical Imaging | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90022 | Computational Biomechanics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90027 | Systems and Synthetic Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90029 | Soft Tissue and Cellular Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90033 | Bioinstrumentation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90035 | Biosignal Processing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90036 | Biofluid Mechanics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90037 | Bioengineering Data Analytics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90038 | Biomechanics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BMEN90040 | Process Eng for Biomedical Technologies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR90051 | Interdisciplinary Design for Engineers |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MKTG90022 | Commercialisation of Science | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE90011 | From Lab to Life | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90171 | Leadership in Science | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| COMP90087 | The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90049 | Introduction to Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 7 January 2026