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Biomedical Engineering Systems
Bachelor of ScienceMajorYear: 2025
Biomedical Engineering Systems
Overview
Students who have completed the Biomedical Engineering Systems major will be able to rigorously integrate the fundamental mathematics of systems modelling with the fundamental sciences of biology, chemistry and physics in the formulation and solution of problems involving biomedical systems. More specifically, core skills and knowledge that will be developed include: fundamental scientific comprehension that will lead to accurate mathematical modelling of biological and engineering systems, analytical and abstract thinking, problem-solving and design skills, ability to carry out laboratory experiments to confirm possible solutions to complex problems. At all levels of this major, we will ensure the development of excellent communication skills that will enable our graduates to deliver complex scientific information in a clear and concise fashion. The Biomedical Engineering Systems major will open up pathways for students leading to accredited professional or scientific research careers in biomedical engineering (through further study in the Masters in Engineering or PhD programs respectively), applied mathematics, applied science, teaching, management and finance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this major, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of mechanics and appreciation of the ways in which they can be applied to the study of human structure and function
- Demonstrate understanding of common experimental methods used in evaluating mechanics of the human body and biomaterials
- Demonstrate application of theoretical methods used to analyse forces and motion of the human body
- Demonstrate analysis of signals in a biosignals context
- Demonstrate expertise in designing a solution to a particular sensing problem
- Demonstrate ability to explain the fundamentals of the operation of sensors and transducers for the measurement of biosignals
- Demonstrate understanding of a range of experimental methods used to measure properties important in biomedical engineering analysis and design
- Articulate the requirements and challenges of using biomaterials in different biomedical engineering contexts
- Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative analysis of biomaterials
- Critically reflect on and apply basic regulatory and ethical concepts to biomedical engineering problems
- Demonstrate innovation and creativity in solving problems associated with biomedical engineering
- Demonstrate competence in performing simple laboratory experiments that deepen and amplify theoretical concepts
- Effectively communicate understanding of, approach to, and analysis of problems and solutions in bioengineering
- Work effectively as part of a group to complete a technical project and communicate the outcomes.
Last updated: 28 November 2024