Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours)

Yes, the Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, the professional body responsible for accrediting higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord, meaning the degree is internationally recognised and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates are also eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.

Students have access to world-leading researchers and cutting-edge 3D-printing facilities including the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct, the Micro Nano Research facility, and the 3DBioFab. The degree also connects students to an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) that includes senior staff from major biomedical and related companies and relevant government and non-governmental organisations. In your final year, you may have the opportunity to undertake an industry-sponsored design project as part of the Engineering Capstone Project.

In Years 1 and 2, you will study the fundamentals of engineering science and mathematics, and the basics of biology, anatomy and physiology, including electronics and mechanics in relation to biomedical applications, mathematics, biomaterials, anatomy, human physiology and biochemistry. You will also undertake Introduction to Engineering, incorporating the Engineers Without Borders Challenge. In Years 3 and 4, you will complete major design projects mirroring the work of practising biomedical engineers, develop assistive technology for the community, complete a final-year (capstone) project, and undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective. The program is taught predominantly at the City campus, though students may need to travel to the Bundoora campus for laboratory, WIL and/or capstone project work.

For international students commencing in 2026, the annual tuition fee is AU$47,040. Additional costs include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 per year, as well as other expenses related to the program such as field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Students have the opportunity to undertake an Industry Placement for six or twelve months, either locally or internationally. RMIT also offers overseas study and work experiences through exchange programs with over 165 partner universities worldwide. Additionally, all RMIT engineering degrees include the Engineers Without Borders Challenge, a humanitarian-focused subject, with the option to complete an Engineers Without Borders elective for hands-on humanitarian engineering experience. An industry-sponsored design project may also be available in the final year as part of the Engineering Capstone Project.